Carved Pumpkin...Finally

I know I haven't posted anything since May, but life has a habit of keeping you busy.  Now with a new house and a new job, I'm back! I sat down last night and carved my first foam pumpkin. I have to say I don't know what I was so worried about, it wasn't any more difficult to carve than a real pumpkin, and I have to tell you it was a lot less messy.

I first thing I did was choose a pattern for my pumpkin.  It is important to consider the size and shape of the pumpkin, as well as your skill level when choosing a pumpkin carving pattern.  Since I was trying a new medium of pumpkin carving I choose a simple pattern, from Zombie Pumpkins called Pretty Posion.  To transfer the pattern, I first resized and printed the pattern on my printer and then I used Seral brand blue transfer paper to transfer the pattern to the pumpkin.  I find this method works well on both real and the foam pumpkins.  If you are using a real pumpkin. make sure the surface is nice and dry.

I didn't want to spend a lot of money on my adventure, so I used a craft knife that I purchased at the local dollar store to carve the design in the pumpkin.  Next time I plan to take a foam pencil grip and put it on the knife handle to help stop my fingers from getting sore while carving.

I would have to say that for my first attempt I am quite happy with the results. Now I just need to get some battery operated lights to light up my pumpkin.  To save time I just set it on top of my bedroom lamp to show you all how nice it looks lighted.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

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