How to Make A Cardboard Jack o' Lantern 🦇 Recycled Halloween Art 🎃

[@a.a.2936]

Such a cool concept. Somehow it kind of has a scarecrow vibe. I could see where using "hay"-like thin strips to do the stem could be an interesting look as well.

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes, I also get scarecrow! How cool would it be to do the Wizard of Oz characters in cardboard!?!?

[@a.a.2936]

​@janesawyermakes Or (sorry I'm still stuck on the pumpkin) have hay sticking out from under the lid so the lid is like a hat. May need to make the "brim" wider though. It's really such a great craft, tons of possibilities!

[@babawawa1953]

Would love to see more cardboard art. Your “mess up” is fabulous!

[@nicoleperron3315]

Now this one is original, I like the look

[@videokilledaradiosta]

So, I love your pumpkin! I also saw an opportunity for another pumpkin. It's the same as this one except you put on tiny googly eyes and paint the whole thing to look like riveted metal. Use chrome spray paint on the entire thing, and then rub and buff for details, maybe adding some rust here and there. This may be a general challenge for strips of cardboard. It Might be.

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes, I think this could be awesome! 😎

[@KieranH612]

Oooh, you could use this technique to add warts as well!

[@tracybowling1156]

I love it! I am glad that you showed us to practice with the paint before you chose which you liked. I don't think of these things.

[@janesawyermakes]

I have a whole basket full of 3"X3" tiles that I've practiced on - they're going to make a really cool mosaic wall sculpture one day!

[@michellemcghee9707]

I agree with your feelings on how it’s ok to pronounce words differently, your shorts in the subject are chefs kiss. The pumpkin is phenomenal, yay for happy mistakes. It reminds me of the way Tim Burton did his pumpkins in Nightmare before Christmas.❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for watching my shorts! I feel like nobody sees them - good to know the people with the RIGHT opinion on the matter are watching! 😜

[@KieranH612]

This would make an incredible last-minute costume tbh! Just cut a hole in the bottom for your head (+ maybe add some foam or something for comfort) and you have a spooky new mask!

[@janesawyermakes]

I'm not sure how last-minute it would be... Gotta let that paper maché dry, etc. if you had a couple days, you could def make it work!

[@stu3379]

I am SO glad that you thought you made a "mistake" and decided to go this route. The texture, the added depth of character is amazing. You have elevated what some may consider a simple craft, into a real piece of art! honestly, I LOVE it!! I can't wait to make my own! Adding my two cents from stuff I have been learning (NOT a critique, as your piece is great, as is! HONEST!!) If you want to try - paint your piece in your base color, then spray sealer or laquer all over (or mod podge?), and then add a really thin wash. Then the dark paint drops into the recesses without saturating the cardboard (sealer acting as barrier) , and then wipe away the excess wash at the high points. Then drybrush the high points with a lighter orange to accentuate all the edges. Still....it is just as amazing as an unpainted piece!! Thank you for sharing your skills!

[@janesawyermakes]

Great idea! I would not have thought to spray on a sealer and add wash over top! This would have worked! 😁 Next time... Thanks!

[@stu3379]

@@janesawyermakes I'm happy I could provide something useful! This is just something I learned from other youtubers :)

[@anareyes1064]

Love the way it turned out ❤❤

[@angelacole9664]

I am primarily a cardboard artist. I love your happy accident very shpooky Jack. It brings a more sinister aspect.. egads! Yes ma'am! LOVE IT! 💕🦇

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much, Angela. Is there anywhere we could see your work online? I'd love to see more cardboard art!

[@angelacole9664]

@@janesawyermakes no ma'am. I have nothing online. I just braved my first weekend as a vendor at a local RenFaire. I'm not brave enough for KZbin lol

[@janesawyermakes]

@@angelacole9664 That's fair. It can be scary!

[@TheParkAttendant]

You could try applying geso to the cardboard before cutting it into strips.

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Looks great❣️ That was a good idea for reinforcing while adding texture to your paper maché pumpkin. 😍 I love how he turned out. 👍 🖤🎃🖤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching! 😁

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Oh, you’re most welcome. I enjoyed it. 🙂

[@robertklaers25]

First off I want to say I love the texturing on the pumpkin that is very cool. And it has a very scarecrow vibe to it. I've been out of spray paint kick this season.. so I probably would have gotten a burnt umber orange. Getting all the nooks and crannies and everything else. Then followed that up with a couple layers of a brighter orange on top that way you get the the dark shadows and then the lighter areas the more surface stuff. And then after that maybe dry brushed with an even lighter almost yellow orange along the edges. Again that's me on my current spray paint kick. Lol😂

[@janesawyermakes]

Oh I love the idea of spray paint on cardboard. Rattle cans are SO expensive where I live! 😭 You are not the first person to say scarecrow... It's giving me ideas...

[@jonicabeird4657]

Sooooo cool!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@april4prez]

Love it!!❤❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you!!

[@rgsmess]

I happen to be an expert at messing up art. Your video gives me some inspiration. Thanks. 🎃

[@janesawyermakes]

Failing forward is the way to go!

[@darlingdivadurelle]

Great work…as always … good call on the paint technique . I think it would be neat to see more cardboard art. I teach Papier-mâché at a local junior college and I am always looking for fresh new ideas.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Nice Work👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Good idea trying out different ways to colour the pumpkin. Love the final outcome. 🎃🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

WOW!!! I LOVE this project!! and yes I'd LOVE to see more cardboard art. I love cardboard! I'm gonna go check out the channels you recommended. 🎃👍

[@janesawyermakes]

Oh that's great!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I subscribed to the channels... thank you for telling me about them, they're amazing! and your pumpkin is awesome, too. I look forward to watching more of your videos, when I have more time.

[@luckycat13]

I've watched this so many times now. I've got two pumkins in progress. I'm hoping to have a small army of pumkins completed for Halloween of 2025.

[@janesawyermakes]

Oh that's awesome! I'd love to see it! ❤️

[@armainaldaco7593]

That's one cool mistake 😊 thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janesawyermakes]

@@armainaldaco7593 Thanks for watching! 😁

[@kimberlyechols7280]

What a cool project! Very inspiring and looks like a lot of fun. You definitely went with the best option. ❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jeanbrennan6289]

Super cute

[@shanaswhimsy7549]

It turned out great!

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Great video 👍

[@ThePotatoad]

I gotta make this!! I have so many boxes! Thank you for sharing! It's beautiful!!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for watching! 😎🎃

[@luckycat13]

This turned out so good

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks, LuckyCat! 😎

[@reginafetty6374]

I love it!

[@babawawa1953]

It’s marvelous! Thanks for sharing this.

[@janesawyermakes]

@@babawawa1953 "Marvelous" is a word that's not used enough where I live! I'm gonna start. Thanks for watching!

[@jayelleart]

I tuned out amazing. Love it!!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much! I love him! 😍

[@MitziYoung]

This looks great! Excited to try it myself.

[@janesawyermakes]

YEAH!!! DO IT!!! 😁👍

[@heathersmith8549]

So cool 🎃

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks, Heather! 😁

[@lonniemcfaul7985]

I love it good job

[@janesawyermakes]

@@lonniemcfaul7985 Thank you! 😁

[@DexChiq]

New here. Love your pumpkin. I also really love your sweatshirt. What kind are they?

[@janesawyermakes]

Hi! Welcome! The shirts are by a company called Wanakome 😁