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This variation of the jack-o-lantern is a fun and unusual addition to your Halloween decor. Look for soft rubber teeth at costume shops that have enough flex to mold to the shape of the pumpkin.

Things you’ll need:
Small to Medium pumpkin (here we used a faux pumpkin)
Carving knife
Rubber Monster Teeth
Pins
Craft Glue

Things to do:
1. Measure the length of the teeth, straightened slightly, and cut a slightly smaller hole in the pumpkin. It’s better to start small and enlarge than to deal with a too big hole.

2. Once the hole is the right size for the teeth, apply a generous bead of glue to the inside of the teeth and press into place. Use the pins to hold it while the glue dries.

3. Remove the pins and display!

Doily Stenciled Pumpkin

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This delicate stenciling of a pumpkin (here we used a fake pumpkin so it can be used year in and year out) is a soft, subtle but no less spooky item to add to your Halloween decor.

Things you’ll need:
Pumpkin
Paper Doilies
Scissors
Black permanent Marker with a fine tip
Tape

Things to do:
1. Fold a doily in quarters and then open. Cut an inch in from the center point on all of the fold lines.

2. Center the doily onto the top of the pumpkin, fitting the stem through the cut x”.
3. Tape in place evenly around the pumpkin. You’ll need to gently fold the edges of the doily to work the paper smoothly around the sides.
4. Working with your marker, color through the holes in the doily. Work around the folds, you won’t notice them when the paper comes off. Be sure to use some of those very small dots! They add a lot of detail!

5. Allow the marker to dry and then carefully peel the tape off of the pumpkin to reveal the lacy markings.

Monster Teeth Pumpkin

Doily Stenciled Pumpkin

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