Halloween is my favorite holiday, official or unofficial. I'll probably be heading to the pumpkin patch within the next week to get a few pretty pieces to use as canvases. Though I do love to see the traditionally carved ones with sharp snaggle-teeth and big gaping triangle eyes, this year I'm going to change it up a bit and do something a bit brighter, "vamping" 'em up a little.
If you've got duct tape and a paintbrush, this should be a cinche! Simply cut the tape into angled ribbons, placing them around your pumpkin in upwards and downwards positions, connected at the top and bottom. Paint between them and voila! A quick and easy design. Multiple colors and variations of width, combined with different sizes of pumpkins looks great. Mismatch with a common theme for a stylized appearance.
This takes a bit more dexterity, but is still remarkably simple to accomplish. To get this design without any issues towards the end, I recommend making a stencil of a diamond (or whichever shape you'd like) on envelope paper or cardboard and drawing each one around with pencil before it goes under the knife. Once they are all even (not hard to do if the outside of the stencil isn't overlapping on itself when drawn in), take a small serrated knife and go to town! This is a simple design and looks very elegant, either in the day or at night when lit.
- Super Duper On-The-Go Mummy Pumps
Have you got a party to go to, or are you moments away from people coming to yours? If you need a quick and cute idea for pumpkin decor, this is a sure-fire winner. Grab an old t-shirt (don't do the toilet paper thing, unless you want a naked pumpkin by the time the party starts), ideally a white button-up, t-shirt or tank top, cut it into thick ribbons and wrap. Anything from 80s shades, old prescriptions, to 3D glasses would look fun on these guys. Add an old fedora if you have one for that classic Invisible Man look.
This is a brilliant way to showcase the exterior while combining with the bright orange that's naturally provided through the inside of the pumpkin. To make this work really well, you will ideally be looking at larger designs such as hearts, or large chunky triangles, if you're wanting something simple. If you're ready to take a plunge into a real project, try this with the mesh carving, or any other design with larger openings. Any color clashes well with the vibrancy of orange, even a different shade of orange! I recommend painting in acrylic for quick and even drying, as well as a matte finish.
These guys are adorable to have on the dinner table, or to highlight any space of a room to prep for a festive occasion. These are also awesome for not only Halloween, but any Thanksgiving party or dinner. They can also be used as placemarkers too by simply writing or painting a persons name on the front, or by placing the name on a small piece of paper, leaning against the front.
These are also deviously simple to make. If you are using a small knife, you can make holes by simply stabbing into your pumpkin and spinning your knife around until a perfect hole is carved. Different sizes can be made using different widths of knives. For very tiny ones, you can use a push-pin to start it, then a simple skewer to push the rest of the way through. Rotating it around once it's in will ensure a big enough hole to allow light through, but will still appear very small when illuminated. Draw your pattern on in pencil first, then pick your sizes of knives. Dashes or slits are also an option and can be done using a knife too. Slide the knife in where you want your dash mark, then gentle wiggle it back and forth.
Hooray!! So you've perhaps carved a pumpkin, and now you've got a counter full of sloppy orange pumpkin guts. Watcha gonna do with all that mess??
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