It’s pumpkin time! The time of the year when we head out to the pumpkin patch, or the front of a grocery store, and pick out the perfect pumpkin to place by our front door to keep the scary things away. The time honored tradition of carving out a pumpkin is wonderful, in theory, but honestly not fun for everyone. Who wants to deal with all the digging and tough carving? Here are 10 alternatives to carving that are sure to make any pumpkin Halloween ready.
Mummy Pumpkin – How much easier does it get? Paste on two google eyes, wrap with gauze, and mums the word!
Glitter – Who doesn’t love glitter, the craft material that never stops giving. Our advice is to do this one outside.
Frozen – It might take a little work, but your Elsa fan will love this Frozen themed pumpkin so much they won’t be able to let it go.
Candy Corn – A few cans of spray paint and you’ve got some spooky sweet pumpkins.
Spider Web – Wrap with yarn or string and put a few spiders on and you’ve got a spooky pumpkin.
Crayon Melt – No matter how this turns out it will look awesome. Use any color combinations you want on orange or white pumpkins. You can even paint the pumpkin before melting the crayons.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – You’ll have turtle power with these super cute and easy to paint pumpkins. If the turtles aren’t your speed try other super hero favorites.
Thumbtack Monogram – Oh, you’re so fancy with this monogrammed pumpkin. So easy to do you can make one for every family member.
Glow in the Dark – These are perfect for lighting the way to your front door for Trick-or-treaters.
Pumpkin Man – Forget Mr. Potato, try Mr. or Mrs. Pumpkin depending on how you want to decorate and dress your pumpkin person.
