As we get ready for the trick-or-treaters, here are a few pictures of the pumpkins that I’ve carved over the years.  The Grim Reaper is a talking prop that I made from directions found on the Monster Page of Halloween Projects.  I’ll have to learn how to take pictures in the dark.  Enjoy!

The Grim Reaper

Some pumpkins, or Jack O’Lanterns:

Howling Wolf

Cannibal Jack

Evil Grin and Pirate Skull

I can’t seem to find the Harry Potter and Pokemon pumpkins that I carved when my kids were little.  I’ll also try to post this year’s model, which I still have to finish.  Don’t eat too much candy!

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