Picking out the right pumpkin is the easy part. Well sometimes. We have spent many a hour searching the pumpkin patch for the right one. However, if you know how you want to carve your pumpkin it may be easier to choose.
I have searched around and found some ideas that might get your creative juices flowing or if you prefer grab a store bought pumpkin carving stencil to make things even more easy.
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15 Pumpkin Carving Ideas
We all know about the traditional Shape Cut Pumpkin but how about jazzing up your pumpkin this year with some more creative carving and painting.
If you have younger kids you may want to do the carving while they make the design and help you take out the seeds.
What is the best thing to carve a pumpkin?
We have also purchased the kits before where you download a face, tape it the printed face onto the pumpkin and then punch out the design. These do look great and depending on your patience you will have a wonderful looking
Fortunately we don’t have kids smashing ours so the hard work sticks around until it rots!
TRADITIONAL PUMPKIN CARVING IDEAS
Cutting out simple triangles and square and a mouth full of teeth is sticking with the basics of pumpkin carving.
How to draw a jack-o-latern design directly on a pumpkin
We suggest wiping down the pumpkin first. Once dry use a pen or a sharpie .
How to carve a throwing up jack o latern.
This was my husband’s idea for a joke for my children, they were only 5 and 7 at the time. I think that year I actually got the stomach bug the next day!
Carving a pumpkin does not mean cutting all into it and getting out the guts. You can simply carve out the skin for a unique and sophisticated look. Just no candles in this one.
Another great way is to use a dremmel and make holes around the whole pumpkin once it is cleaned out What a fun look.
They don’t all have to be scary or carved to get a cute pumpkin face. These look like the fake ones from the craft store with crafting supplies glued on. I love the stacked look too.
How to include other gourds in your pumpkin carving
How about adding other veggies to make them into different faces?
This reminds me of a craft I did for a kids Halloween party. Use your magazines and cut out face parts and just glue them on. I used small pumpkins you can read more on the post on the kids pumpkin face craft.
Simply Paint your pumpkins
How do you paint pumpkins?
Prep Your Pumpkin
Wipe it down with a sanitizing wipe or with a soft cloth and some mild soap. This helps to remove dirt and grime to give you a clean surface to paint on, and it also removes bacteria that might speed up the rotting process.
What kind of paint should I use to paint a pumpkin
Pull out the acrylic paints and make up your own faces. You will want to keep this and the magazine ones indoors.
Who say you have to only decorate one pumpkin or that they have to be spooky. Love this one from Craft Gossip.
Any thoughts for your pumpkin this year? Maybe you have a wonderful Pumpkin Carving design to share.
How about turning your pumpkin into a candy holder this year?
Carve a pumpkin into a vase
Pumpkins can also be carved into vases for a fall table. Pick up some pumpkins after Halloween to make a great table setting for Thanksgiving
20 Simple Pumpkin Carving Ideas
grab a pumpkin and transform them into great jack o laterns or better yet here are some creative ways to make some non traditional pumpkin carving.
DIY Mini Pumpkin Vase for Your Fall Decor
Pumpkins can also be carved into vases for a fall table. Pick up some pumpkins after Halloween to make a great table setting for Thanksgiving
This Pumpkin Decorating Idea is So Clever - Use the Stem as the Nose!
Use the stem as the nose by simply turning over the pumpkin on its side. You may want to test the pumpkin before purchasing.
Cookie-Cutter Pumpkin Carving With Kids
Raid your cookie cutter container and grab some to carve out these fun designs.
Pumpkin Carving!
Use extra parts of your carved pumpkins to make these fun designs.
Spooky Halloween Dip Display (ROTEL Sausage Dip Recipe)
Use a carved pumpkin as part of a dip. this pumpkin has the yummy dip that you just dig right in
Which Pumpkin Carving Idea Do you like best?
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