Looking for last minute Halloween ideas? We're happy to help! Our pumpkin carving ideas are quick, easy, and among other things – creative!
If you missed carving your pumpkins on time this year but want to catch up at the last moment, then you can use one of these amazingly easy and creative pumpkin carving ideas. Raw pumpkins can be found almost everywhere right now, so take the opportunity to conjure up a last minute decoration just in time for the spooky festival.
Last minute DIY: Carve a funny pumpkin face
Even if you don't like dressing up and don't want to attend Halloween parties, that doesn't mean you should skip Halloween altogether. The spookiest night of the year is the best opportunity to practice your carving skills while having fun. The following pumpkin carving ideas are easy and will appeal to everyone from kids to adults. There are also a few ideas on how you can use the carved pumpkins for last minute decorations. Have fun!
For thisfunny pumpkin faceIn addition to the carving knife, you also need colored glasses and two toothpicks. Start by scooping out the pumpkin – this is always the first step. Cut a lid around the stem of the pumpkin and remove the inside. Now you are ready to carve.
First sketch the outline for the mouth and also draw the teeth. Then cut off the area around the teeth and carve the teeth by peeling the pumpkin skin over it. Now make two holes for the glasses and put them on. Insert two or more toothpicks into the lid to create any protruding hairs. Complete! This pumpkin is perfect as a greeting for the little candy collectors in the evening.
Spooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas: Skeleton with Spider
A spooky skeleton is a great pumpkin carving idea for Halloween. Here I want to show you how you can make it even scarier with a spider in your mouth.
This DIY requires you to carve more and cut out less. As always, start by removing the inside of the pumpkin. Thensketch the grimace. The eyes can be different, like here, or you can make them the same - you decide. Outline the teeth, leaving an opening for the spider. Then the carving begins. Leave some of the pumpkin skin to make the face really spooky.
And here is the perfect idea for table decorations for Halloween: some real or artificial autumn leaves, a pumpkin string of lights, the carved pumpkin on top and a giant hairy spider on top. Creepy.
Screaming Monster Pumpkin
And what is that? A monster, an animal? You can decide that for yourself. The main thing is that it looks spooky, in the spirit of Halloween. And it's really easy to do. Be careful not to cut through the cut out part. You need it for your ears.
First, remove the lid of the pumpkin and hollow it out. Then draw a large circle and outline a zigzag for the teeth. Cut out the middle part and carve the teeth. Cut two triangles for the ears from the cut out part. Insert a toothpick into each triangle and attach them to the side of the pumpkin.
This carved pumpkin combines perfectly with other homemade Halloween decorations. A cardboard coffin, for example, is really easy to make and will create a really spooky atmosphere in the hallway or living room.
Carving the pumpkin as a baby
If you have a spare pacifier at home, you can use it for this fun Halloween DIY idea. Children will surely love the baby pumpkin!
First, hollow out the pumpkin and draw two large circles. Then draw two smaller circles at the bottom of the large one. Carve the small circles (these are the cheeks) and cut out the rest. Make two round ears out of them and attach them to the side of the pumpkin with toothpicks. Make a hole between the cheeks and insert the pacifier into it. And there you have a baby pumpkin!
We wish you a great celebration! Happy Halloween!
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