Carving Pumpkins

Sean and I got into the spirit of Hallowe'en by carving our own pumpkins.

 Sean knew exactly what he wanted to do.  He printed a stencil off the computer, taped and nailed, and then carved.

 

Wow, a masterpiece!  Can you tell what it is?  Wait til we turn out the lights and light the candle......

He really did do a great job, don't you think?  BYU, go Cougars!

 Now it's my turn.  I wasn't really in the mood for creating a masterpiece like Sean's so I went for a "monogrammed" look.

"H" is for Horst.  

We always have to get a photo with the lights off to get the full effect!

Pretty spooky, eh?

I don't know if you have heard of pinterest, but I am really addicted.  It is you own personal virtual bulletin board where you can pin things you like from the internet.  For instance, I have bulletin boards for quilts, aprons, happy thoughts, cookies, stuff to make for my grandkids, etc.  The list can go on and on, whatever interests you, you can create a board and pin things to it.

I found the idea for my next pumpkin on pinterest.  I went to the craft store to buy chalkboard spray paint.  I was able to nab the last bottle, I was so proud of myself.  I thought it was strange that the lid was green, but it was the last bottle so I was just happy to get it...I started spraying and dumb me, chalkboard spray paint comes in a myriad of colors!  I really wanted a black pumpkin but I have a green one instead.  I wrote "7 days til Hallowe'en".  Since it is chalkboard paint, I can erase the words and write different ones.  The chalk didn't write very well on the paint though.  Maybe it needed another coat of paint.  

 It's always fun to try new things.  I won't even be here for Hallowe'en, I will be trick or treating with my grandchildren!  I can hardly wait!!!