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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

You know it's that time again!  Have you made yours yet?  If not, dig out the funny-looking carving knives, put on those thinking caps, and get some pumpkin attention this year.

1.  The pumpkin doesn't have to stand alone. Oh, they so taught us this in the Green Thumb Garden Club.  Hell, yes, I was a member!	Other pumpkins, or even gourds, squash, or other veggies (depending on how they do outdoors), can be used to accentuate the "main" pumpkin. Once you get some oddly-shaped ones together, creative inspiration will come!
	2.  Protest something! Come on, you had to know that one was coming.
	3.  Use something you love! Anything can be used as a transfer, just trace and cut it out, and then trace it onto the pumpkin. It doesn't have to be a logo or a famous character, but something recognizable and relatable can make pumpkin history!
	4.  Variations on the barfing pumpkin. Yeah, lots of people have done the puking pumpkin, but they're usually pretty basic. Come on, you can think of something!  Stick some candy in with the seeds and show kids not to each too much treats! I wouldn't have it puking on the front porch like this example, though - keep in mind you're liable if anyone slips and falls on your property! Damn insurance background.
	5.  Dress it up! I don't know that the fire is the best idea, but there are many, many ways to dress up a pumpkin. Household objects, old Halloween costumes, unused Halloween decorations, even Halloween makeup can be used on your pumpkins.

Smaller budget this year?  That's the best part about pumpkins - you can buy just one large one and make an awesome display!  Other Halloween money-saving tips:  make your own decorations, improvise on your costome with stuff around the house, and make wise (sale) candy purchases!

   

 

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