Written on October 17th, 2008 by Kim
There is nothing quite like a pumpkin farm in the fall. The trees are beautiful and the kids are in heaven, always looking for the largest one in the bunch to see if they can move it. For those of you lucky enough to visit a farm this year, here are a few things to look for when you want to be creative:
- Gnarly stems - a good crooked stem is great when placed on its side to portray a witch
- Tall and thin - these are great for large stencils and ghost faces
- Small and squat - these are perfect for the typical jack-o-lantern
No matter what you choose, and whether from a patch or a grocery store, enjoy the moments with your families.
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Written on September 26th, 2008 by Kim
Our boys get so excited about the season each year that we typically buy our pumpkins in mid September. So that we can enjoy our pumpkins longer, we outline a carving template on our pumpkins and then color them in with a black sharpie (we ran through two large ones last year). Our neighbors and guests think they’re carved and marvel at how perfect they are. And since we can’t illuminate them from the inside, we use purple and orange lights all around our display so you can see our creations in the dark.
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There is nothing quite like a pumpkin farm in the fall. The trees are beautiful and the kids are in heaven, always looking for the largest one in the bunch to see if they can move it. For those of you lucky enough to visit a farm this year, here are a few things to look for when you want to be creative:
