BotM and Craft: Stumpkin
- olivia73342
- Oct 16
- 1 min read
Stumpkin By Lucy Ruth Cummins
Not every pumpkin is perfectly round — and that’s what makes them special!
Join Stumpkin, a stemless pumpkin who finds that being different can be a wonderful thing.
After reading, design your own unique pumpkin using puffy paint — no two creations will be the same!
Family Discussion Questions
How do you think Stumpkin felt when all the other pumpkins were chosen?
What makes you special or different in a good way?
If you could design your own magical pumpkin, what would it look like or do?
Shaving cream puffy paint!
This is a simple, no-cook recipe that creates soft, textured paint.
Ingredients
Equal parts white school glue and foam shaving cream (not gel).
Food coloring or liquid watercolors.
Instructions
Mix the base: Combine the glue and shaving cream in a large bowl. Stir gently, just enough to mix them. Over-mixing can cause the shaving cream to deflate.
Add color: Divide the base into separate smaller bowls or resealable plastic bags for each color you want to make. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix until the color is consistent.
Transfer to bags: Scoop each color into its own sealable plastic bag. Push the paint into one corner and snip a small hole in the corner for easy piping.
Paint and dry: Squeeze the paint onto heavy paper or cardboard. Allow it to dry completely for a few hours. The paint will dry to a puffy, pillowy finish.
