Family Activities on the Deck: Pumpkins
With the Autumn Season almost here, a popular activity for people of all ages is carving and embellishing pumpkins! Every year there are tons of interesting designs and beautiful carvings, but not everyone enjoys the fun. Are you looking for a way to avoid the mess, but still display your pumpkin creativity? Look no further; we’ve got some great ideas for all pumpkin enthusiasts! From those of you who love to rip out the pumpkins guts to those who are perhaps looking for a way to avoid the mess pumpkin carving creates on the deck.
First, you can get pumpkins from several places this season. Whether it is a family outing to a pumpkin patch or your local grocery store, just make sure to check out your pumpkin to make sure it doesn’t have any major holes or bruises. The size is up to you! Just remember larger pumpkins will be heavier, but can be easier to carve.
Pumpkin Decorating is what you make of it. You can paint your pumpkins whatever color you want. However, there are many types of pumpkins and fall gourds, which come in a variety of colors. Try locating a local pumpkin patch for color options that your local grocery store might not have. Plus, if you love Fall its nice to support local farms!
Once you’ve found the colors you want and painted your pumpkins, try covering them partially in glitter or placing your fishnet stockings around the pumpkins to create a unique look. You can even add character to your pumpkins by using colorful pushpins to give it a poke-a-dot feel. Another affordable way to decorate is simply to use a sharpie to draw designs. Your pumpkins can be decorated with flowers of fall or use colorful sharpie to draw your favorite movie character!
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Carving Pumpkins is not for everyone; it can be a lot of work. However, if you are willing to put in the time you can make something wonderful. Try carving fire or leaves into your pumpkins to give your front porch that warm fall ambiance. You can of course have a traditional pumpkin with a candle and scary face, but feel free to get creative! Change the location of where you put the candle or where you carve its face!
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And we know that carving pumpkins can be messy. Remember to put down some newspaper or cardboard to avoid staining or hitting the deck. Use a large bowl to collect the pumpkin guts and seeds. And don’t forget you can bake those seeds!
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