If you ask me, there’s nothing at all wrong with a simple, slightly imperfect, crooked-smile carved pumpkin. But then, you walk down the street (or look online) and realize that there are lots of other, artistic ways you could go.
We found inspiration in a few places:
Pumpkins are the subject of Schack Art Center’s “Field Trip Friday” online offering. The video features footage from Schack’s glass pumpkin collection, along with artistic observations, tips and a glass-blowing demonstration.
From Good Housekeeping: 45 easy pumpkin-carving ideas that anyone can pull off in time for Halloween. I’m a little skeptical of the “easy” and “anyone” parts, but I enjoyed clicking through the gallery and, as they say on social media: You’ll love No. 3!
From House Beautiful (which, notably, did not say, “Anyone can do this.”) 52 pumpkin-carving ideas that will impress all of your neighbors. Again, a fun gallery to scroll through and bonus points for a lot of pop culture refererences and a separate “no-carve” section.
Safewise offers kid-friendly pumpkin carving ideas and advice including a chart on “picking the perfect carving pumpkin” and also “to help avoid a trip to the ER,” (not making that up!)
Better Homes & Gardens has a slideshow of “The Cutest Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Kids,” and they are cute.
Now … We would love to see what you come up with — and it doesn’t have to be magazine-perfect. In fact, we’d almost prefer it not be. If you are willing to share with us — and with your fellow readers — please email jhanson@seattleschild.com.
Have fun! (And be careful with those knives.)
Here’s a very 2020 (and a very easy!) jack o’ lantern design.
More on Halloween:
Recipe for the best roasted pumpkin seeds
