Carving pumpkins

[*Peaches* 10]

they're fab!!

[Schiann 10]

A nice collection of patterns for anyone stuck for ideas, or just wanting to show off a little:

 

http://www.carvingpumpkins.com/patterns.html

[PinkJo 10]

Oh, I had always thought I was quite good at carving faces but those are brill.

 

I might do a cat for my little girl now instead of a scary face.

[grababargin 10]

im going out later to get some more......i got a BIG URGE to have them all round the garden

[laughalot01 10]

Iv got 2 medium size 1s to do an im crap to put it bluntly :hihi:oh well i will have a go

[grababargin 10]

just draw your pic first, and draw the lid.

cut off the lid scoop all the horrid stuff out, then spend an hour carving........o what fun

[lizmachin 10]

Don't waste your pumpkins making lanterns. Use them to make pumpkin rum.

 

Slice the top off the pumpkin. Hollow the seeds and loose material in the center. Fill up the space with brown sugar, ginger, cinamon and yeast. Replace the top.

 

Wait for hissing and bubbling to stop, then pierce a hole through the bottom of the pumpkin and allow the rum to drain. Add extra rum for the full effect.

 

It takes about 2 weeks

Edited October 28, 2009 by lizmachin

[Schiann 10]

..cut off the lid scoop all the horrid stuff out...

 

.. separate the seeds from the flesh, spread the seeds out on a baking tray, sprinkle with a bit of salt/spices, and roast in the oven until golden brown. A yummy little crunchy snack.

[crazy_chick 10]

Very impressed with your pumpkins

[teddie 10]

They are fab, I've never done one before, but have bought one to do this year

[superted4 10]

i carved a cat last year, and everyone commented how good it was, so this yr i need to better it. i can't wait.

[Cuey 10]

This is last years. This years are drawn out ready to carve. I was going to do the death star but i've bottle out. I have a panther, pin head and a brilliant gargoyle.

 

Zombie pumpkins site is good.

 

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