Each year we have a family pumpkin carving contest with the kids.
When we first started, it took forever. We would use the templates you get from the store and help the kids pick theirs out. We've long since ditched the templates. Some of us draw a design on, some of us just wing it as we go.
Something that used to take half a day now just takes a couple of hours...start to finish!
Everyone is secretive about what they are making (especially Dean!)
he always doodles ideas before getting started
the rest of us aren't nearly as competitive!
Leo jumped the fence when he heard us out front and came to hang out with us. He is so much happier now....
These pumpkin seeds are already toasted. Kaela is taking some to one of her teachers.
So what did everyone make?
Let's see what we have here....
a "toothsome" jack o' lantern
Jack from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Frankie, the monster
and a black cat with eyes that glow
So, this being a contest and all, we need your help!
In the comments, tell us which pumpkin is your favorite! I'll put everyone's name in a drawing for one of my Halloween cell phone cases from my etsy shop. (The contest ends 10/31/11.)
Be sure to leave me a way to contact you...
27 comments:
I like Jack
Cathy
rbsmcs@aol.com
They're all great .... you guys are all so creative .... it's hard sometimes to work out what the pumpkins in our house are meant to be!!!
My favorite is Jack from nightmare before Christmas ... his little face is very cute.
Great pumpkins everyone! The details on Frankie are great, and I always love a black cat but I think I will put my vote towards the toothsome jack. Some days I just love the simple things :)
Awesome family time! They are all good--but......I am casting my vote for the cat!
I like the "Jack" pumpkin the best!
tembmurray@hotmail.com
Hi Val
I LOVE them all but I would give 1st prize to the cat and second prize to Jack.
Lindsay
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Jack is my vote!!!!!
courtneymsp@gmail.com
I'm torn between Frankie and the cat...hmmm...what to do? I think I'm leaning towards Frankie. Yep, Frankie gets my vote! But they are all awesome, and way better than I could do! Great job, everyone!
I like Frankie!
I am all for Frankie the monster.
The kitty cat has my vote!!
They are all wonderful fun pumpkins.. but I love Jack!! Jack is my hero :)
M
Ps My word verification is dies :)
I love the Black Cat. I think they are all Fab though !!!!!!!
I like the kitty the best.
Katie loves the kitty! Lori
My favorite is Jack!:) Lori
Jack and Frankie!
WoW! They are all Fantastic! But...My vote goes to the Cat:)
ooh.....i'll vote again....i'm loving the Jack one....
Black Cat has my vote.
I like Jack the Pumpkin King!!
I can't believe how creative you all are! Great tradition!! I have to go with Jack though. Gotta love Jack!
Sherry
My Mallory says Frankie is the best!
Sherry
I love that you guys have a pumpkin carving contest each year. The Jack is my favorite but I have to say the Frankie is a nice bit of carving. Can I vote for both?
ok, I vote for the first one cause I like his big smile....
I like the cat best! hippydippymama at gmail dot com
Hey Val, all the pumpkin carvings are fantastic. We only managed to do it once and I must say, it was a bit tricky. I would think that Frankie would have been a bit difficult with all that detail so would have to go with that one. Of course, you know for sure I am not entering your wonderful giveaway -- still keeping fingers and toes crossed for your package. It really is so very pathetic that it hasn't gotten to me yet. Hope your day is great. Tammy
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