How to Make a Jack-O-Lantern, with Kathleen and Kelle!

Step 1:

Buy a pumpkin. Heck, buy two.

Step 2:

Cut open the top.

Step 3:

Scoop out all the junk inside.

Step 3a (optional):

Separate out the seeds from the other junk. Properly roasted and seasoned, pumpkin seeds can be a delicious snack treat!

Step 4:

Contemplate your pumpkin. What does it say? What does it want to say? What do you want it to say?

Step 5:

Sketch out your design on a separate piece of paper. Experiment! Be creative! Don't be afraid to go crazy!

Step 6:

Once you've decided on your design, draw the design on the pumpkin.







Step 6a (optional):

Take a break!



Step 7:

Cut out your design.




Once you're done, you should probably go back and "clean up" some of your lines and cuts to make sure everything looks perfect.

Step 8:

Light a couple tea candles and stick them inside. And you're done!


The proud parents.

Step 9: Clean up your mess. Apologize as appropriate to any parents, guardians, wardens, etc. for having played with knives, fire, et. al.

This has been How to Make a Jack-O-Lantern, with Kathleen and Kelle. Happy Halloween!