# Adorable Kitty Pumpkins These DIY Cat Pumpkins are a Festive Way to Ring in the Season By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-pumpkins References: [diyncrafts](http://www.diyncrafts.com/3263/homemade/40-easy-to-make-diy-halloween-decor-ideas) & [allyou](http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/cat-pumpkins) These cute DIY cat pumpkins are easy to make and fun to look at! Black cats have long been associated with the dark arts; at the very least, they are often considered a bad omen. Now, this piece of superstition is usually ignored, but come [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading), you can never be too careful! Of course, these cat pumpkins are more adorable than threatening, but they'll still make a great addition to your [holiday decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree). Best of all, you only need paint, Styrofoam, pipe cleaners and some glue to make them. Simply paint your Styrofoam ball black, attach felt eyes, nose and ears and then attach to your pumpkin! Hot glue gun the pipe cleaner whiskers to finish, and voila! You have an adorably spooky kitten. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Halloween Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that offers step-by-step tutorials for creating unique and personalized Halloween decor. - **Pet Themed Halloween Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of DIY craft kits that allow pet owners to incorporate their beloved animals into their Halloween decorations. - **Spooky Animal-themed Pumpkins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a pumpkin carving kit featuring various animal-themed designs, appealing to both kids and adults. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online marketplace that connects crafters with niche suppliers delivering unique materials for craft projects. - **Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of Halloween-themed pet products that are safe and enjoyable for both pets and their owners. - **Seasonal Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that provides customers with personalized and trendy seasonal decor items delivered to their doorstep. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Single-Ingredient Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-cat-treats.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Spooky Frothy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-frappuccino.md) - [High-Quality Halloween Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pet-foods.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart3.md)