Golden Snitch Pumpkin

ByLisa O'Driscoll
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This Golden Snitch Pumpkin is an easy no-carve craft that brings a little wizarding magic to Halloween. Fun, budget-friendly, and perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages, it’s a simple project that adds a magical touch to your fall decor.

A golden snitch crafted from a pumpkin with glittery wings sits on a copy of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" against a dark background.
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Golden Snitch Pumpkin

Ever since my girls and I started making Harry Potter crafts, this Golden Snitch Pumpkin has been one of my favorites. It’s such a fun no-carve idea, and the best part is that it doesn’t take a lot of time or fancy supplies to pull together. It all starts with an inexpensive foam pumpkin that I get from Dollar Tree…add some hot glue, paint and wings and you’re good to go!

Of course, once you’ve made your Snitch, you’ll probably want even more Harry Potter fun. You can make this Harry Potter Pumpkin, whip up a frothy Butterbeer recipe, or dive into my Harry Potter Party Ideas for even more magical inspiration. It all comes together perfectly for a themed party or just a fun family craft night at home.

Want more Harry Potter fun? Check out all my Harry Potter recipes, including these colorful acid pops and mouthwatering butterbeer cookies!

A gold pumpkin with large glittery wings sits on top of a copy of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" against a dark fabric background.

Why We Love This Craft

  • Budget-friendly – You only need a pumpkin, some paint, and a little creativity—no pricey supplies required.
  • Great For All Ages – Kids, teens, and adults can all get in on the fun, making it a perfect family activity.
  • Fun For Harry Potter Fans – This is such a magical way to celebrate Halloween while showing off your love for the wizarding world.

What You’ll Need

Styrofoam craft pumpkins

Supplies:

  • Foam craft pumpkin (I use the styrofoam ones from the dollar stores)
  • Gold spray paint or acrylic craft paint
  • Gold glitter cardstock or gold craft foam
  • Printable wing template

Tools:

  • Glue gun with glue sticks
  • Regular glue stick (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Paper & pencil

Note: You can find Amazon links to all the supplies in the instruction card below.

A gold-painted pumpkin with glittery wings sits on top of a "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" book.

Tips & Tricks

  • If making this with older kids, spray paint works great. I recommend acrylic craft paint if making this with younger kids.
  • If using gold craft foam, you may need to add chenille to the back to help keep the wings upright. It will depend on how sturdy your craft foam is (some are sturdier than others).
  • If you want a little extra sparkle, dust the wet paint with fine gold glitter or seal with a glittery topcoat spray.
  • These are best used as indoor decor but if you’re displaying it outside, I suggest using a sealant spray to help keep the paint and glitter from flaking.

Want even more Halloween fun? Scroll to the end to see all 35+ of my cute Halloween Pumpkin Ideas!

A gold-painted pumpkin with large gold glitter wings sits on a copy of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" against a dark fabric background.
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Golden Snitch Pumpkin


Author Lisa O’Driscoll
Additional Time 30 minutes
Drying time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Yields 1
As easy to make as it is fun, this Golden Snitch Painted Pumpkin is the perfect Halloween craft for Harry Potter fans!

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Instructions

For The Pumpkin

  • Start by making two black dots to mark where the wings would go. This would help me keep the hot glue symmetrical.
    A bright orange, round pumpkin with a green stem, photographed on a plain white background.
  • Use a glue gun to make lines similar to the ones you'd find on a golden snitch (you can google images of golden snitches for inspiration if you need to).
    A hot glue gun applies glue to an artificial orange pumpkin, likely for a craft or DIY project, against a plain white background.
  • Next, paint the pumpkin gold. I used spray paint for this pumpkin but you can also use gold acrylic paint. You will probably need two coats.
    A hand holds a small pumpkin sprayed gold, with a can of gold spray paint lying nearby on a white surface.

For The Wings

  • While you wait for the paint to dry, make the wings. You'll need a couple pieces of 8×12" glitter card stock and the wing template (link in the list of supplies above).
    Two sheets of gold glittered paper overlap each other on a plain white background.
  • Cut out the template and use it to trace the wings on the back of the card stock. Trace two with one side of the template, then flip it over and trace two more. Important: Be sure to flip the template after the first two or the wings won't match up when you glue them back to back.
    A hand is tracing the outline of a large wing shape onto white paper with a pencil, with additional leaf outlines visible on the surface.
  • Cut the wings out and glue them back to back to make two wings that are gold on both sides. You can give them a little trim if they don't match up exactly.
    Two flat, wing-shaped pieces of gold glitter material are placed on a white background.

Assembling The Pumpkin

  • To glue the wings to the pumpkin, cut off the pointy tip and bend the wings at the end. You may need to use hot glue inside the crease to get it to stay folded, depending on how stiff your cardstock is.
    A close-up of a glittery gold ribbon with a blurred golden object in the background on a light surface.
  • Glue the wings to each side of the pumpkin. Once the glue dries, take some of the gold paint and paint over it. If using spray paint, spray some into a disposable cup or onto a paper plate and then use that to paint over the glue. Let dry and your golden snitch pumpkin is ready to display.
    A close-up of a gold-painted pumpkin being glued to a glittery gold wing with hot glue.

Notes

  • If making this with older kids, spray paint works great. I recommend acrylic craft paint if making this with younger kids.
  • If using gold craft foam, you may need to add chenille to the back to help keep the wings upright. It will depend on how sturdy your craft foam is (some are sturdier than others).
  • If you want a little extra sparkle, dust the wet paint with fine gold glitter or seal with a glittery topcoat spray.
  • These are best used as indoor decor but if you’re displaying it outside, I suggest using a sealant spray to help keep the paint and glitter from flaking.

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