The Best Pumpkin Decorating Ideas!

Fall is the time for baking pumpkin pie, raking the thousands of red and orange leaves in your backyard, and of course, carving pumpkins! Here at Dan Ryan Builders, we know this is an important family tradition, so we wanted to give you some ideas on how to make sure your pumpkin is the envy of everyone on your block!

Message Pumpkin

A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but a few words can have major impact. Carve a message on your pumpkin. Southern Living Associate Garden Editor Rebecca Bull Reed created this work of art and added the wise words “Spooky is what you think you see.” What do you see? 

 
Cookie-Cutter Pumpkin 

Start by selecting a theme, such as leaves, ghosts, or spiders. Because pumpkins are pretty tough cookies, look for durable cutters made of thick stainless steel (www.cookiecutter.com). Smaller ones work best, as larger designs tend to lose their shape more easily. Preparing the pumpkins is easy as pie. Cut a hole in the bottom instead of the top, and clean out the insides. Place a cookie cutter on the pumpkin. Gently tap the cutter with a rubber mallet until it pushes through the skin. Repeat until you complete your desired design. Then simply place each pumpkin over a small candle, and enjoy the ghoulish glow. 

Hairy Pumpkin
Turn your pumpkin on its side. The stem makes a wonderful nose. All you have to do is cut out eyes and a mouth. If the pumpkin is a little too wobbly on its side, cut out some flesh to flatten it. Spaghetti noodles dipped halfway in boiling water for a few seconds make great hair. Stick the uncooked portion into small holes cut in the head.

 

 

To see the full list of fun pumpkin carving ideas and easy-to-use templates, click [here]