Halloween

Pumpkins all over are ready to turn into Jack O’ Lanterns. Pick some up from a patch and start your annual pumpkin carving ritual but do it with the tricks we have up our sleeve.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16 (NIV)

1. Cookie cutters are a great way to ensure perfectly carved pumpkins. Choose durable stainless steel cookie cutters like ghosts, witches, owls, stars, circles and pretty fall leaves to plan your design. Position the cookie cutters on the pumpkins and gently press in as much as you can. Now tap them in with a rubber mallet till they come out from the other side. Some cookie cutters may lose their shape and will not be re-usable.

2. Vellum or any translucent paper can be used to give out colored light from your carved pumpkins. Once you have made the cutouts on your pumpkin, cut vellum slightly larger than your cutout and then place it on the inside of the pumpkin blocking the cutout securing with straight pins on the inside. As paper is flammable, you will not be able to use candles. Use Tap lights instead.

3. Turn pumpkins into a pretty lantern by cutting out a regular design all around it. Cut a large ‘S’ template that fits the length of the pumpkin. Trace it all around the pumpkin at even intervals and cut them out. When you will light tea lights or tap lights inside, the pumpkin will look like a lantern.

4. Use a potato peeler to make features and indentations that do not require cutting out the complete piece but require just the peeling of the upper skin.

5. Give your pumpkin characters funky hair by poking holes in the top of their heads and sticking out Christmas lights from them.

For many more creative Pumpkin Carving ideas, photos gallery and free pumpkin carving stencils, visit http://www.Celebrating-Halloween.com

Article Source: EzineArticles.com

Web ChefJackie.com

Choosing a Halloween Pumpkin - 7 Tips to Ensure That You Get the Best Pumpkin For Your Needs by Melania Karel
Halloween Decorations: 10 Pumpkin Decorating Tips by Donna Monday
Halloween Finger Foods Are Great Crowd Favorites For Scary Theme Food Ideas by Daryl Plaza
Halloween Pumpkin Craze by Sean Carter
Halloween Recipes
How To Carve A Halloween Pumpkin Or Jack O Lantern by Brian Johnson
Jack o' Lantern Halloween Cake - A Bundt Cake Treat! by Samantha Mitchell
Pumpkin Carving Ideas by Lata Tokhi
Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips by Gerald Gore
Pumpkin Carving Tips by Lisa T
Pumpkin Painting A Halloween Activity For The Whole Family by JoAnne Westcott
Pumpkin People by Arleen M. Kaptur
Pumpkin Sculptures - They Are Not Your Ordinary Pumpkin by Gerald Gore
The Art of Photographing Food Debbie Jensen
Tips and Tricks on Carving Jack-o-Lanterns by Rose Smith
Unique Halloween Party Food Ideas by William Smith
Yummy Halloween Treats by Susanne Myers

< Back to Halloween