I came across these instructions on making paper mache fish a couple weeks ago and my thoughts immediately turned to Halloween and jack 0′ lanterns.
You could hang them from a line or display on a shelf. Either way they’re fun to make!
Here’s how we did it:
I used the paste recipe from the original link, blew up some balloons, tore newspaper into strips, cut out some shapes from black construction paper for the face, and mixed some orange paint. You could skip the paint part if you use paper that’s already orange.
First, Annabelle poured the paint into the bowl of newspaper while Gramma mixed.
Once all the paper was orange, she swished the pieces around in the paste
and then applied it to the balloon.
After a few applications, Annabelle became preoccupied with trying to blow up a balloon, so Gramma finished applying the rest of the newspaper.
However, she was happy to rejoin the activity when it came time to put on the jack o’ lantern’s face.
We used clothespins to attach the fellas to a hanger to dry.
Taking “pumpkin head” pictures is completely optional at this point.
I let ours hang overnight to dry.
I love the face Annabelle put on hers. Doesn’t he look like he has the sweetest little disposition? Must be the huge round schnoz she gave him. 
Adorable! This looks like a lot of fun and the turnout is sooo cute!
WOW, this just makes me speechless Chrissy. This is just SO COOL.
Darn, darn cute!
And congrats on making it into Crafty Crow.
You rock.
If Professor X weren’t balloon-a-phobic (not kidding here) we’d try this one out!
Your kids are so lucky to have the creative chica schmica you are. You always make me jealous (and inspired).