This dread isn’t of the imminent threat of werewolves, vampires or the sudden and unstoppable raising of the dead from their graves, though. About four years ago I discovered a sweet farm that has a pumpkin patch and is completely noncommercial. Keyhole Saw: forget the cute pumpkin carving tool sets sold in grocery stores. This bad boy will have you carving like a champ. That toothy grin? They will actually look like teeth. Not for kids! Monster Pumpkins. For this pumpkin carving project, you will need 3 pumpkins. Use smaller gourds for arms, noses, and antennae. Craft foam is used for the eyes, affixed with hot glue. Full tutorial at the provided link. ( Better Homes & Gardens) For a sultry and sexy pumpkin, try carving out a pair of pouty lips for the mouth. Add some long eyelashes and some contouring to the cheeks for a dramatic effect.

The Witch Pumpkin. For this pumpkin carving, you will need a witches hat, a gray wig and an orange pumpkin. Use the stem for the nose, cut out eyes, mouth and teeth. Use a template or free sketch the shapes. (via Extreme Pumpkins) Create a scary and gaping pumpkin by carving out a wide, open mouth with a dark abyss inside. Add some tentacles or spider legs to make it look like a monster from the deep. Whiskers Pumpkin. A pumpkin for cat lovers! Select a design with chunky features to simplify carving. (via Stardust & Sequins) The first step is to choose the right pumpkin. You want a pumpkin with a flat surface where you can draw your design. Look for a pumpkin that is firm, smooth, and free from bruises or soft spots.This Pumpkin Devouring a Bloody Leg, which has been viral on the internet, originates as an entry to a pumpkin carving contest for This Old House in 2010. For those who want to create a truly scary pumpkin, try carving a monster mouth. By using a small carving knife carve out a wide, jagged mouth with sharp teeth. Add some fur or scales to the pumpkin to give it a monstrous look. There is no tutorial but I think it would be pretty easy to create. Not sure who you’ll get to volunteer their leg however. Source: ThisOldHouse.com If you must use a candle, cut a circle out of the bottom of the pumpkin to place the candle underneath it instead of removing the top.

Another Pumpkin-Eats-Pumpkin idea I love is this large pumpkin savoring a mini carved pumpkin on its grotesquely large tongue. HOW TO CARVE Dry ice ‘smokes’ when put into liquid. Note: because it can burn people, though it’s a cool punch option, be sure to not allow it to get into any servings. For a pumpkin carving ideas: Create a creepy and eerie pumpkin by carving out a mouth with stitches. Add some dark circles under the eyes and some scars on the cheeks to make it look like a Frankenstein monster. Create a creepy and unsettling pumpkin by carving out a mouth with broken teeth. Add some blood and scratches to make it look like it’s been in a fight. Pumpkins Vomiting Seeds( I saw one image with the pumpkin vomiting seeds onto the top of a pumpkin pie served at a party….) Photo Source: EllenTV.com

Scary Pumpkin Carving Ideas: Cannibal Pumpkins

Create a pirate-inspired pumpkin by carving out a crossbone shape for the mouth. Add an eye patch and a pirate hat to complete the look.

B&M Top Tip: You don’t need to cut all the way through the “wall” of the pumpkin. Why not take off the skin to reveal the white flesh underneath as part of your design? This can help you to create white teeth and other features. If the flesh is thin enough, the candle will glow through. Create a spooky mood and illuminate your walkway by wrapping your gourds in white outdoor holiday lights. You will need pumpkins in various sizes, 50-light clear or white string lights (one string per pumpkin and if you are using a series of pumpkins, you will want to use strings that plug into each other). You will also need T-pins (or nails) to help affix the lights to the pumpkins. An outdoor extension cord may also be helpful if you do not have an outlet nearby. Get the full how-to tutorial at the provided link. (via Woman’s Day) 8. Doily Spiderweb Pumpkin Over the last few years I’ve seen an incredible odyssey of pumpkin carving prowess online, far exceeding my own.Using a marker or pen, draw the outline of the mouth on the pumpkin. You can create any shape you want, from a simple smile to a spooky frown. Start with the center of the mouth and work your way outward, creating the shape you want. For a sweet and romantic pumpkin, try carving out a heart-shaped mouth. Add some blush to the cheeks and some lashes to the eyes to complete the look.

We use it for treats on Halloween night as well, having little ghouls pull a pop, which they love not realizing the wreath is more than mere décor. Less a design than a neat bit of recycling, just keep all the flesh and pulp from inside the pumpkin and trail it out of its open, circular mouth to make it look like it’s had a couple too many. Bless. Bean bag game Finally, grab a tealight, light it and carefully place it inside. Your pumpkin will glow beautifully in the dark like a lantern!

Printable Bat Templates & Outlines

Once you’re happy, use markers to transfer the design onto the pumpkin’s skin. Dry erase markers will help you rub out mistakes. When you’ve finished, draw over the final lines with a permanent marker. Create a fiery and hot pumpkin by carving out a mouth with flames coming out of it. Add some devil horns and some pointed eyebrows to complete the look. Tips for Drawing a Pumpkin Mouth Next, add detail to the mouth. You can add teeth, a tongue, or any other features you want. Make sure to keep the details proportional to the size of the mouth.