Quest to find the Best Carved Pumpkin!
Help me find the best carved pumpkin! Great Pumpkin carving is an art form all by itself. Do you agree?
I have checked out flickr, but I cannot see it all.
Jack-o'-lantern, jackolantern, jackalantern, use whatever key word you desire in your Flickr search for the great pumpkin.
Also for your enjoyment, I have included a link to free templates for your very own pumpkin. These designs don't need any carving tools!
If you keep reading, there is a link to an article in Mother Earth News with carving tricks!
I even have a suggestion for a (healthier) treat for your goblins.
Be Sure To Check the CafePress Products in this lens. I found some really cute (I think!) stuff.
[image of jackolantern is from Better Homes and Gardens website--read on to find the link]
Origin of the Jack o' lantern:
It all began with "Stingy Jack" who became "Jack of the lantern".
BEST IN THE WORLD PICTURES OF....The Great Pumpkin!
You Can Add a Photo of a Jackolantern from Flickr, if you want to!
Vote for which Pumpkin you think is the Great(est) Pumpkin. Choose an Original Bootastic one!
Please Note: YOU,too, can submit a fickr photo of a Jackolantern!
Photo Credits: All from Flickr (I contacted the photographers for permission)
Check out the Pumpkin Art Group for some beautiful images!
Don't forget to vote! Please!
You can come back and vote again!
Pumpkin Carving Tips:
Free Templates for Your Jackolantern! Click the Picture:
Get the Free Jack-o-lantern Patterns for your Great Pumpkin
Here is where you get the templates shown above:
Pumpkins: From Stencils to Carved. This link will lead you to the Better Homes and Gardens website. You will might have to join the site, but it is well worth the freebies that the give you.Get some ideas to by clicking Light Up Your Jack-o-lantern!
Topper to your Pumpkin Costume
Couldn't resist this jackolantern headband!
Remember To Have Fun!
From Parents Magazine--a great pumpkin design tool!
Create your own jack-o-lantern here:
- Parents.com--Carve A Great Pumpkin!
- An easy tool to create the best jack ever.
The Great Pumpkin - the Book
It's The Great Pumpkin 100 Piece Puzzle, Charlie!
The Great Pumpkin - DVD
Charlie, here is a 500 Piece Great Pumpkin Puzzle!
Again, click the image to buy it!
How to Carve an (almost) Original Jack-o'-lantern
An orange pumpkin, fat as can be.
Carve a face so he can see.
Put in a candle, light the light.
A jack-o-lantern for Halloween night!
Extreme Pumpkins: Diabolical Do-It-Yourself Designs to Amuse Your Friends and Scare Your Neighbors
Amazon Price: $2.30 (as of 05/31/2012)
Just in case you need help. This book got 5 stars!
Or get a Treat Mix Recipe here: Recipes for a Candy Corn Halloween
You Won't Get Egged on Halloween!
Organic treats I am going to hand out!
(FYI--my husband LOVES these lollipops. They soothed his sore throat and satisfied his sweet-tooth as well!)
YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 5-Pound Bag
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
These Lollipops have gotten rave reviews. They have been featured on the Today show!
Other Jackolantern Lenses of Note:
Halloween on CafePress
Free Ultimate Patterns for a pumpkin carving party
From Easy to Amazing--Find your carving pattern here:
Think you are a pro at creating a jack-o-lantern? Then find an amazing one to copy by clicking the link below:
- Let's Carve Pumpkins! The Best Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils on the Web | The Family Kitchen
- Looking for the ultimate patterns for your pumpkin carving party this year? Here you'll find all of the best freebie available on the web, from easy to amazing
ARE MY CHOICES ORIGINAL?
This is my guestbook, please sign in:
If the Jack's I chose are not orginal designs (ie. from a design book that comes with a carving kit), let me know and I will delete them with my wizard's wand. Shazamm! Poof! Gone!
In return, add your 'lantern to my list or send me the link to your picture. Remember--the rating must be "G"--for all audiences.
Thanks for visiting!
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egadapparel
Nov 8, 2010 @ 6:36 pm | delete
- I like the stencils, they definitely make pumpkin carving easier. :)
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EverythingMouse Sep 16, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
- Halloween is almost here again. I like the one with the chef's hat!
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nukemdomis Sep 15, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
- I will also lensroll your lens. See you around Mickie_G.
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Joan4
Sep 8, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
- I like the pumpkin hat! Lensrolling to my Halloween lenses.
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CastleRoy
Oct 22, 2009 @ 11:42 pm | delete
- I love this lens such fun Ilove it 5 *s lensroll right back thanks I love it
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