Funny Pumpkin-Carving Ideas

Photo by: Antonis Achilleos

Cannibal Cutie

Materials

Large pumpkin

Small pumpkin or acorn squash

Knife or pumpkin carver

Washable marker

Melon baller

Damp cloth

1. Carve an opening out of the top or bottom of the large pumpkin, making sure it's wide enough to fit the smaller pumpkin or gourd through it. Scoop out the seeds.

2. Draw eyes and mouth on both pumpkins with the marker. Carve out with a knife for the

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Photo by: Antonis Achilleos

Cannibal Cutie

Materials

Large pumpkin

Small pumpkin or acorn squash

Knife or pumpkin carver

Washable marker

Melon baller

Damp cloth

1. Carve an opening out of the top or bottom of the large pumpkin, making sure it's wide enough to fit the smaller pumpkin or gourd through it. Scoop out the seeds.

2. Draw eyes and mouth on both pumpkins with the marker. Carve out with a knife for the larger pumpkin; use the melon baller for the smaller pumpkin.

3. Wipe off any remaining marker with a damp cloth.

4. Place small pumpkin inside large one and replace the top (or bottom) cutout.

SAFE ILLUMINATION

Use a battery-powered votive ($15 for 10; BedBathandBeyond.com) instead of a candle for this project so your gourd doesn't get scorched.

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