A simple, smiling jack-o'-lantern is a traditional element of Halloween decor.
Check out these classic pumpkin carving ideas with a humorous twist.
Classic Jack
With
a happy four-tooth smile and a triangle nose, this traditional jack-o-'lantern
pattern has been around for decades. The simple, minimal carvings are easy to
create for beginners, and the classic expression will never get old
Pumpkin Family
Dress up your porch by letting everyone in the family
carve their own pumpkin. This set of jack-o'-lanterns evokes spooky elements of
Halloween, except for the smiling, stalk-nosed pumpkin in front.
Scream-Worthy Carvings
Carving a face is fun, but words can deliver even more
expression and drama. This startled jack-o'-lantern lets his mate do all the
screaming. Eek!
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Scary Sights
Halloween is the scariest holiday of the year, and
these terrified pumpkins can certainly attest to this from their frightful
expressions
Creepy Crawlers
Don't worry; this eight-legged creature is going
nowhere. Spook your trick-or-treaters, neighbors and guests with a creepy spider
carving sure to send shivers down their spines.
Troubled Teeth
If
you want to bring an extra scary element to your simple jack-o'-lantern, use an
array of scattered toothpicks as sharp and scraggly teeth.
Fright Night
Are
you easily frightened during Halloween festivities? You're not alone. This
terrified jack-o'-lantern has been scared stiff.
Spooked Illumination
Light up your late night porch with illuminated
jack-o'-lanterns. After carving scary patterns, add candles inside your pumpkins
to shine a yellow-orange hue through the carvings.
Evil Eyes
Give
your pumpkin a menacing expression to add a spooky feel to your porch or garden.
Small, demonic horns and an extra-wide smile make this jack-o'-lantern even
creepier.
Attention-Grabber
Perfect for children or those with minimal
pumpkin-carving experience, this shouting pumpkin looks like he's ready to make
a blaring statement.
Ghastly Expression
If
you're hoping to really scare off Halloween intruders, this jack-o'-lantern can
do the trick. The frightful ghost pumpkin uses his menacing eyes and angry grin
to safeguard the garden during ghostly times
Shrinking Scarcity
This
small pumpkin was originally carved to show an angry face, but the mouth has
dried and shrunken to create a grimaced expression.