You can use a stencil or you can draw it by hand ... of your family pet’s paw print instead to make your pumpkin a little less scary. Who says holiday trees are just for Christmas?

Sure, you want to look spook-tactular come October 31, but you probably also want to impress trick-or-treaters with your pumpkin decorating skills. And if you want to wow the crowds without ...

Before you even pick up a carving tool, we'd recommend stencilling your design (selected from the ones below) on the outer surface of the pumpkin. Either stick it on with paper or draw it on ...