Classic Jack-o'-Lantern FacesNo. 9862 · The 2026 edition
Carved Pumpkin
Turn a plain pumpkin into a glowing jack-o'-lantern with a carved face.
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This simple project transforms a single pumpkin into a classic Halloween decoration. Draw a desired face on the pumpkin's outer rind, then use a carving tool to follow your sketch and remove the marked sections. The result is a festive lantern ready to light up the night.
You'll need
Directions
- Sketch a spooky or silly face on your pumpkin's surface, then carefully cut out the design along your drawn lines.
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