Classic Halloween themes like owls, cats, skulls and ghosts are great, while Disney-inspired stencils offer something fun for kids. These pumpkin carving ideas are perfect for families ...

Make the carving more difficult by adding different depths to the stencil for a more advanced look. What size pumpkin works best with this stencil? A medium to large pumpkin is ideal. This allows ...

These Pokémon pumpkin stencils are the perfect excuse ... but finding inspiration can be difficult. Instead of carving out a witch, a ghost, or a vampire, these Pokémon pumpkin-carving templates ...

Pumpkin carving can sometimes be challenging, especially for those who are new to it or have limited time. The printable Hello Kitty pumpkin stencil simplifies the process by providing clear ...

We’ll let you in on a little secret: For a jack-o’-lantern that looks like it was carved by a professional, use a pumpkin carving stencil. They’re simple and easy to use. A stencil is great ...

Gene Granata, seen here handling the stencil phase of pumpkin carving, recommends removing ... Pumpkin Rinds Three-fourths of an inch can be difficult to eyeball, so one way to test whether ...

Score your pumpkin. Scoring is a more difficult decoration technique. Carve out the bottom, but never actually cut through the pumpkin. Stencil your decorative pattern or draw freehand.

it's time to share more pumpkin decorating ideas. Tall pumpkins work well for this painted project. Better Homes & Gardens Www.bhg.com has free carving templates plus a gallery of stencils for ...

more detailed patterns, it lends itself well to pumpkin carving. Using a jigsaw is a little bit faster than carving by hand, but it can be hard to get into sharp corners. Using a sawzall to carve ...