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Oct

Our Pumpkins for 2009!

With all of my pumpkin posts for making your own awesomely creative pumpkins, I totally forgot to include the pumpkins that my friends, family, spoon, and I have carved up over the years! We got our stencils from Zombie Pumpkins, which is an amazing site with a huge collection of awesome stencils. I’ve been using them since I started carving in 2006. Here’s our pumpkins for Halloween ’09!

2009:

My Oogie Boogie Pumpkin

Caroline's Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Pumpkin

Rob's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pumpkin

Spoon's Boo Pumpkin

My Edward Scissorhands Pumpkin

Spoon and Tobor hangin' out at the end of the night

2008:

Spoon's Batman Pumpkin

My Gremlin Pumpkin

My Michael Myers Pumpkin from Halloween

Spoon's Barack Obama Logo Pumpkin

Spoon's Attempt at Barack Obama's Face and then Giving Up

2007:

My cousins Jennifer and Ashley, and my brother Patrick's Pumpkins

Broseph Patrick's Odd Pumpkin

2006:

Spoon Carving the Mario Pumpkin

Spoon's Mario Pumpkin

Spoon's LCD Pumpkin Insides

Spoon's LCD Pumpkin

Krista's Puking Pumpkin

2005:

Spoon's Bat Pumpkin

Oh, how I love them I’m so mad that we didn’t take good pictures before the year 2005! ARGH!

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Oct

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Better Homes and Gardens

It’s October 24th – ONE WEEK UNTIL HALLOWEEN! I am SO EXCITED! I’m going to a pumpkin patch today to pick out some pumpkins to carve up! Can you tell I LOVE carving pumpkins? I mean, if you haven’t seen my other two posts on pumpkin carving tutorials, you most definitely should take a look to ensure that you have the perfect ideas for your pumpkins this year!

Why am I providing you with all of Better Homes and Gardens’ links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Better Homes and Gardens website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

This is the last set of pumpkin tutorial links that I will be posting. Have fun carving!

General Tutorials:

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials
Candy Holder Tutorials
Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
Celebrity Stencil Tutorials
Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

Pretty Pumpkin Pots: BHG

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Goody-Bearing Gourds: BHG

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Jester Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

Jolly Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

: Pumpkin Head Greeter: BHG

Crack ‘em Up Pumpkin: BHG

Pumpkins All Aglow: BHG

Bird Haven Pumpkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Curly Locks Pumpkin: BHG

Sly Grin Pumpkin: BHG

Shy Guy and Flying Witch Pumpkins: BHG

5 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin: BHG

Dripping Face and Happy Halloween Pumpkin: BHG

Bats in the Belfry Pumpkin: BHG

Joyful Pumpkins: BHG

Little Critter Lodge Pumpkin: BHG

Tower of Pumpkin Power: BHG

Tabletop Totem: BHG

Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins: BHG

Carve a Pumpkin with Eerie Cat Eyes: BHG

Carve a Scared Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Fallen Witch Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Cute Pumpkin Puppy: BHG

Make a Mouse House Pumpkin: BHG

Monster Pumpkins: BHG

Make a Pumpkin Mouse Chef: BHG

Spiderama Pumpkin: BHG

Bat Pumpkin: BHG

Birdhouse Pumpkin: BHG

How to Carve a Sky Pumpkin: BHG

Owl Pumpkin: BHG

Creepin' Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fun Feline: BHG

Black Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fall Pumpkins with Drilled Holes: BHG

Flame Design Pumpkins: BHG

Haunted Mansion Pumpkin: BHG

Flower Power Pumpkins: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Happy Goblins: BHG

Celebrity Stencil Tutorials:

Michael Jackson Pumpkin: BHG

Barack Obama Pumpkin: BHG

Jon Stewart Pumpkin: BHG

Sarah Palin Pumpkin: BHG

Joe Biden Pumpkin: BHG

Oprah Pumpkin: BHG

David Letterman Pumpkin: BHG

Rachael Ray Pumpkin: BHG

Hillary Rodham Clinton Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Phelps Pumpkin: BHG

John McCain Pumpkin: BHG

Stephen Colbert Pumpkin: BHG

Engraved Tutorials:

Monogram Pumpkin Letter Stencils: Better Homes and Gardens

Are You My Mummy Pumpkin: BHG

Chip Away a Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Willard the Warlock Pumpkin: BHG

Spine Chilling Spider: BHG

Welcome Home Address Pumpkins: BHG

: Beware the Pumpkins: BHG

: Headstone Engravings: BHG

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Junk-O-Lantern Pumpkins: BHG

Pumpkin Ballerina: BHG

Sequin Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Silver Swirl Pumpkin: BHG

Snowman Pumpkin: BHG

The Crow's Hideout Pumpkin: BHG

Night Light Pumpkins: BHG

Sparkled Pumpkin: BHG

Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Copper Leafed Pumpkin: BHG

Fallen Leaves Pumpkin: BHG

Haunted Pumpkin on Boo Avenue: BHG

Build a Border Pumpkin: BHG

Easy Pumpkin Topper: BHG

Metal Mug Pumpkin: BHG

Lace Face Pumpkin: BHG

Make Waves Pumpkin: BHG

Beads and Wire Trimmed Pumpkin: BHG

Aunt Hattie Pumpkin: BHG

Veggie Lady: BHG

The Cowboy: BHG

Glamor Girl Pumpkin: BHG

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Mini Pumpkin Wreath: BHG

: Pumpkin on a Stick Party Favors: BHG

Painted Tutorials:

Craft a Pumpkin Quilt: BHG

Primitive Paintings: BHG

The Pumpkin King: BHG

How to Make a Stenciled Pumpkin: BHG

Paint a Pretty Witch: BHG

Apple Core Pumpkins: BHG

Bold Design Pumpkin: BHG

Create Witches Legs from a Pair of Pumpkins: BHG

Frosted Pumpkin: BHG

Leafy Pumpkin Candle Holders: BHG

Creepy Crow Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin and Stand: BHG

Nocturnal Creatures Pumpkin: BHG

Web Laden Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Patterned Pumpkins: BHG

: Painted Pumpkins: BHG

Carnival Pumpkin: BHG

Painted Patchwork Pumpkin: BHG

Pick Your Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Patterns and Polka Dots Pumpkins: BHG

Gourd Greeting: BHG

I could be missing some pumpkins – the website is really complex for listing all of these pumpkins. If you notice that I’m missing any, please let me know so I can add them to the list! Thanks!

Photo Credit: zizzybaloobah on flickr

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Oct

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Martha Stewart

It’s October 23rd – STILL almost week before Halloween. Have you started your pumpkins yet? Haha – me neither. I’m going to the pumpkin patch tomorrow to pick out the perfect ones! Visiting some fun haunted houses too!

Why am I providing you with all of Martha’s links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Martha Stewart website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials
Candy Holder Tutorials
Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Glittered Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

How to Make a Pumpkin Basket: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase of Fall Flowers: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cachepots: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase: Martha Stewart

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Trick Or Eat: Martha Stewart

Cat Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Witch Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lollipop Holder: Martha Stewart

Creepy Candy Containers: Martha Stewart

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Pumpkin Faces: The Basics: Martha Stewart

Gourd Shelter and Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Vulture's Cage: Martha Stewart

Choir Boys: Martha Stewart

Black Magic: Martha Stewart

Birdbath Family: Martha Stewart

Funkin Witch Carousel: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pie Potpourri: Martha Stewart

Cookie Cutter Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Lanterns Made Tall: Martha Stewart

OMG – I was WONDERING what I could do with my little rats! And now I have something! YESSS!

Mouse Motel: Martha Stewart

Celtic Knot Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Peekaboo: Martha Stewart

Talking Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Filigree Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Pierced Openwork Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Lace-Patterned Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Snake: Martha Stewart

Owl Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Stained Glass Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Haunted Halloween Village: Martha Stewart

Gourd Family: Martha Stewart

Carrot Nose Jack-o'-Lanterns: Martha Stewart

Graveyard Ghosts: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Porcupines: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cats: Martha Stewart

Masked Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Crow's Foe: Martha Stewart

Spectral Scene: Martha Stewart

Bird of Prey: Martha Stewart

Flying Witch: Martha Stewart

Crazy Pumpkin Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lantern: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Chandeliers: Martha Stewart

Engraved Tutorials:

Starburst Pumpkin Sconces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Carving Basics: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Spiders: Martha Stewart

Translucent Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Raccoon: Martha Stewart

Spooky Silhouettes: Martha Stewart

Etched Victorian Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Alligator and Snail Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Spider Squash: Martha Stewart

Wise Owl Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Pumpkin-Patch Creatures: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Candy Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Leaf and Tendril: Martha Stewart

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Gourd Garland: Martha Stewart

Flying Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Spray Painted Mini Table Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Seed Necklace: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pudding: Martha Stewart

Punch Bowl Prop: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Clock: Martha Stewart

Fall's Tureen Topper: Martha Stewart

Glittered Tutorials:

Glittered Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Painted Tutorials:

Golden Pumpkin Mantel Display: Martha Stewart

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Dead Heads: Martha Stewart

Welcoming Committee: Martha Stewart

Morbid Multiples: Martha Stewart

Harvested Scenes: Martha Stewart

Caught in the Web: Martha Stewart

Autumn Planters: Martha Stewart

Raven's Way: Martha Stewart

Fluttering Moth: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Centerpieces: Martha Stewart

Hungry Jack-o'-Lantern: Martha Stewart

Hope this post has served you well!

Photo Credit: Mexican Wave on flickr

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