Just be sure to prep your carved pumpkin properly to keep it from rotting. After all, a fun twist on this classic Halloween craft is sure to delight trick-or-treaters visiting your front porch.
Hunting for ideas on the scary side? Our skeleton hand jack-o'-lanterns will be right up your alley.
Build a fanciful pumpkin fairy house or explore pumpkin face ideas beyond the classic jack-o-lantern. And you'll find plenty of simple options for beginners too. We've gathered all the pumpkin carving designs you need here, from cute to funny to just plain cool. It's time to dive into the spooky season. (Seriously, it’s right up there with clever Halloween costume ideas.) So, pull out the carving tools and brush up on our pumpkin carving tips.
And for the editors at Country Living, conjuring up easy pumpkin carving ideas tops our list. Planning for Halloween 2023 has officially begun.