Sponge Painted Candy Corn

Fun sponge-painted candy corn that kids of all ages can create to celebrate fall and Halloween and practice fine motor skills.

Something that always reminds me of fall and Halloween is candy corn! I know some people don’t love the taste, but everyone can love a good candy corn craft even if you don’t like the taste! This easy craft involves a little bit of paint and some sponges, and a handful of other crafty items. Add this sponge-painted candy corn to your list of crafty morning activities, and watch how much fun your kids have. I’ll show you the simple steps below!

I would also grab some paper plates to put the acrylic paint on. This will help avoid a mess as your kids dip their sponges in the paint.

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Step-by-Step Instructions to Create Sponge-Painted Candy Corn

This craft is simple and so much fun! Kids can do it all on their own with minimal instructions from an adult. It’s the perfect craft for a fall festival, a classroom party, or something to do at home. Grab your supplies and follow these simple instructions.

Sponge Painted Candy Corn Craft

Author Katie

An easy and adorable candy corn craft created using sponge painting.

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Supplies

• White cardstock or construction paper
• Sponges (cut into thirds)
• White, orange, and yellow paint (acrylic or craft paint works fine)
• Mini pink pom poms
• Large eyes (handmade or googly eyes)
• Black Sharpie marker
• Liquid glue or a hot glue gun
• Free Candy Corn Template found here!

Instructions

• Start by drawing the outline of a piece of candy corn on a piece of white paper using a pencil or use our free printable template!
• Dip your sponge into yellow paint and lightly dot it on the bottom third of the candy corn.
• Then, dip another sponge into orange and do the same in the middle of the candy corn.
• Either leave the top portion white or dip another piece of sponge into white paint and cover the top of the candy corn.
• Once the candy corn is dry, glue on your eyes and pink pom pom cheeks. Don’t forget the little smile!

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Tip: Cut a single sponge into thirds and dip one in the yellow paint, one in the white paint, and the other in the orange paint! You only need one simple sponge to complete this craft!

Fun Candy Corn Books

If you are looking for fun books to read with your kids before completing this candy corn craft, try some of these titles! Your kids will enjoy the stories before they get to the arts and crafts portion of the day.

• Look! It’s the Candycorn by Danielle McLean – This hilarious book is all about a candy corn unicorn and the joy it brings to those around it. Kids love it because who doesn’t love a unicorn.
• Julius’s Candy Corn Book by Kevin Henkes – If you loves Kevin Henkes books, you’ll love this preschool rendition of a fall tradition. Julius is the baby of the world and he loves candy corn.
• Count Candy Corn by Ruth L. Brugger – Read this fun fiction story and learn to count with a candy corn bat. It’s a fun take on Halloween and all things fall.

When to Use a Candy Corn Craft?

There’s no wrong time to use a candy corn craft. Grab supplies to make this simple craft at a Halloween party, in the classroom, during a fall festival, or at home just for fun. Get kids into the Halloween spirit with fall’s favorite candy. It’s one of many easy projects for kids young and old and uses very few craft supplies.

More Candy Corn Activity Ideas

For more fun Candy Corn Activities, try these Candy Corn Candy Pots. Kids will enjoy painting their own pots to gift to friends and family, filled, of course, with delicious candy corn.

If your kids crave a sweet treat, try these Candy Corn Marshmallows! They are adorable and so tasty.

This Mason Jar Scarecrow is full of candy corn and makes a lovely fall decoration for the home.

I have plenty more fun ideas on my blog, so be sure to check them all out.

I hope you enjoy creating this fun craft with your little ones and Happy Crafting this fall!