Nothing Seedy: 11 Simple Pumpkin Seed Projects

Pumpkin fun doesn't have to end once the carving is complete. Instead of tossing the piles of seeds in the trash or compost, try repurposing them to use in art projects or as a delicious snack.

Check out the following selection of fun pumpkin seed activities and let us know — what do you do with your leftover pumpkin seeds?

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Pumpkin Seed Pumpkin Fall Craft
AllKidsNetwork.com

Pumpkin Seed Pumpkin Fall Craft

Real pumpkins won't last more than a few weeks, but this simple pumpkin seed pumpkin can last forever!

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Seed Art
Parents

Seed Art

With dyed pumpkin seeds and popcorn kernels, decorative seed art projects will keep tots occupied for hours.

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Pumpkin Seed Necklace
Activity Village

Pumpkin Seed Necklace

Tots can keep the fun Halloween spirit alive all year with this colorful pumpkin seed necklace.

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Wise Owl Pumpkin
Martha Stewart

Wise Owl Pumpkin

It may be the year of the dragon, but owls are still a major hit. This Wise Owl Pumpkin uses two miniature pumpkins to form the body and pumpkin seeds stuck on toothpicks for the eyes.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Smith & Ratliff

Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These cinnamon-sugar roasted pumpkin seeds are so easy to make, a toddler could do it (minus the oven part).

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Pumpkin Seed Painting
Tattered and Inked

Pumpkin Seed Painting

Transform a blank canvas into something really special with pumpkin seeds, raffia, a hot glue gun, and some creativity. Follow along with Tattered and Inked's easy tutorial to make one of your own.

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Pumpkin Tree
Let's go Fly a Kite

Pumpkin Tree

Here's a fun and whimsical way to create something colorful with those leftover pumpkin seeds. Follow the directions for making this pumpkin seed tree from Let's go Fly a Kite.

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Spiced Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Martha Stewart

Spiced Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Turn those pumpkin seeds into a really sweet treat with this recipe for pumpkin seed brittle from Martha Stewart. And this brittle has all the wonderful flavors of Fall, full of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

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Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Bird Feeder

With your tot, turn a pumpkin into a really special bird feeder that will attract all the birds in your neighborhood for a festive feast. Follow the simple directions from Martha Stewart that uses pumpkin seeds in a really fun way.

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Pumpkin Seed Ornaments
Fireflies and Jellybeans

Pumpkin Seed Ornaments

It's never too early to get a start on the holidays! These pumpkin seed ornaments are a fun way to get a jump-start on the holiday.

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Pumpkin Seed Art
Debbiedoo's

Pumpkin Seed Art

A simple art project of applying pumpkin seeds to a painted canvas can turn into a beautiful piece of artwork in a matter of minutes.