Make a tongue, pipe, or hair accessories out of a discarded piece of pumpkin shell, for example. Natiello recommends ...

Hanover Park, IL -- Halloween is only a couple of days away, and if you haven't put out your jack-o'-lantern just yet, you still have some time. But if you're looking to do something more than the ...

Moisture control is key to keeping your pumpkin fresh. “After carving, wipe the inside and edges with a diluted bleach solution or white vinegar to slow mold,” says Gentile. “Then rub the cut surfaces ...

Steve Dahlke of Rosemont, Ill., has been a professional pumpkin carver for 16 years. Dahlke says it takes about 20 minutes to carve a pumpkin with a pattern and two hours for a larger gourd. Dahlke ...

In our heat and humidity, jack-o-lanterns collapse very quickly. This is how long a pumpkin can last, and the best time to ...

If you think this sugar skull pumpkin stencil design pops against an orange gourd, try carving it on a dappled-green or vivid red pumpkin! But if you're seeking a more authentic look, select a ...

We’re not talking here about carving an old-fashioned spooky face with triangular eyes and a jagged, toothy grin into a pumpkin patch find with a dull butcher knife. No, we’re talking about trying to ...

While costumes and candy are certainly a part of the Halloween tradition, nothing quite symbolizes the celebration like a perfectly carved pumpkin or jack-o’-lantern. For decades, jack-o’-lanterns ...

However, Good Housekeeping has some different advice to perfect your pumpkin. Choose a pumpkin that is fresh, with a sturdy stem, no bruises and a flat bottom so it won’t roll while your carve. Cut ...

Ready to take your pumpkin carving game to the next level this Halloween? Even if you've been carving pumpkins your whole life, it might be time to approach that orange canvas with a fresh perspective ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you're into silly pumpkin faces or spooky looks, pumpkin carving is the ultimate fall ...

Have you ever seen a piece of art and thought, “I could totally do that — and better”? That’s what David Morgenstern realized when searching for pumpkin carving inspiration online 16 years ago. Now, ...