It’s finally October, which means that Halloween is right around the corner! One of the most fun things to do during that time is carving pumpkins. When you think of Fall, you think of pumpkins and fun decorations, so after you pick your pumpkin up from the pumpkin patch or the store, start thinking of fun ways to carve it.
Be sure to carve out a good chunk of time out of your day, if you want to really work on your jack-o-lanterns because it takes some time to get the whole process done.
Most people just create a rendition of some sort of face, but if you want to really stand out, here are top 5 unique pumpkin carving ideas to try out.
Your Name / Family Name
This is a very unique design if you want everyone to know who made it. Whether you decide to put your first name or even make it a family pumpkin with your last name on it, be sure to make it different. You can put cute little Halloween symbols on it, carve the name into the teeth of the pumpkin or make a big letter of the first letter of your last or first name with the name in front of it. It will be something unique to you or your family and you can display it outside for all to see.
Will You Marry Me?
Planning a secret proposal around the Fall? A cute way to ask your significant other to marry you would be to carve ‘Will you marry me?’ into pumpkin(s). Then at the end, when they agree, you can have another one that says, ‘He/She said yes!.” It would be a memorable proposal and very unique, especially if you love Fall and Halloween. And if you get a fake pumpkin with the words, you can keep it forever.
Throwing Up
Need an idea for a place to put your candy in for Halloween or a dip for your upcoming Halloween party? Look no further than an actual pumpkin. Cut a face into the pumpkin and make it look like it is throwing up the food of your choice. Anyone who sees it will probably get a kick out of it and then you have a unique idea for carving your pumpkin.
Popular Characters
This one takes a lot of patience and talent, but it could be done. Do you have a favorite character from a movie or TV show? Perhaps you love Disney, Harry Potter or Star Wars. Why not carve your pumpkin into something you love and put one of your favorite characters on it. Although you may need to trace something or look at another picture if you are not artistically gifted.
Important Message Or Cause
Are you a feminist or maybe care about the environment or want to encourage people to vote? Then, what better way to do it, then to carve it in a pumpkin for those who are walking by can see. Plus, you can post it on Instagram and start a conversation. Some unique ideas would be Love is Love, Vote, or Black Lives Matter. You could even promote a cause that is important to you like Autism, Diabetes or Breast Cancer. Whatever it is you’re passionate about, carve it into a pumpkin.