Project: ghost pumpkins

With all the different pumpkins available, why settle for the same ol' same ol'? This year pick up a white pumpkin and carve a spooky specter. Better yet, buy a bunch and create a pack of them. We kept ours simple and carved eyes only, but any ghostly features will do the trick. For perfectly round or oblong eyes, print large O's from your computer to use as a guide.

Play around with a variety of sizes and fonts--italicized ones work particularly well. Cut out the O's, tape them to your pumpkin, and then use a large needle or pushpin to transfer the design to your pumpkin. For more carving techniques, see page 149.

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