The Hottest Trends in Halloween Pumpkin Carving - From Traditional to Unique

With the impending arrival of fall comes the annual pumpkin carving resurgence. Whether you’re a pro at carving pumpkins or still trying to figure out how to keep from going insane from all of the lids, we can all agree that it’s time for some gourd action. We know you probably want to get started now but, wait! There are so many different ways you can take your pumpkin carvings this year. From traditional scary faces to modern pop culture references and everything in between. Read on for our rundown of the hottest trends with ideas for making your carved pumpkins even more spectacular.

Bright and Beautiful Pumpkins
If you’re looking for a more colorful approach to your Halloween pumpkin carving, this is the path for you. There are so many different options when it comes to carving a colorful pumpkin, you might have trouble deciding where to start. There are tons of different colored pumpkins to choose from – everything from orange to purple to yellow. If you choose a colored pumpkin, you can add even more color to your carving by using a variety of colored carving tools. If you decide to go with a traditional orange pumpkin, you can also incorporate other traditional pumpkin carving elements like spider webs, bats, and even sunflowers. You can really mix and match to create whatever kind of look you’re going for.

Traditional Faces
Traditional pumpkins are the ones that most of us think of when we think of carving pumpkins. They usually have scary faces carved into them, but you can carve any type of face you like. A traditional pumpkin carving will typically make use of a classic jack o’ lantern design, but with a modern twist. The design elements may be the same but the overall aesthetic is more modern. For example, a traditional pumpkin carving will have a carving on the front and the top of the pumpkin. A modern twist on the design might have the carving on the front and back of the pumpkin, with a smaller design on the top.

Unique Shapes and Sizes
If you want to carve something a little different this year, you might want to consider making your pumpkin a different shape or size than it usually is. You can make your pumpkin any shape you want, but you should select a shape that works well for the design you have in mind. Many people carve pumpkins into spheres, which is great for carving interesting scenes. You could carve a globe-like pumpkin if you want to add a little political humor to your pumpkin carving. And if you’re carving pumpkins for kids, you might want to choose shapes that are easier for them to handle. You might want to avoid very large or heavy shapes that could be difficult for them to handle.

Surprise Inside Pumpkins
This trend is a little more time-consuming but it’s certainly worth it. Surprise inside pumpkins is exactly what they sound like. A surprise inside the pumpkin is a carved pumpkin with a special hidden feature inside. You can carve a pumpkin and hollow it out so that it’s basically a pumpkin-shaped box. Then you can carve whatever design you want inside the pumpkin. Inside the pumpkin, you could carve a scene, mini jack-o’-lanterns, or even a small toy. You could carve a message inside the pumpkin that only reveals itself when the pumpkin is opened. You can add all kinds of things to a surprise inside the pumpkin. You just want to make sure they fit inside your pumpkin and that they don’t pose a safety hazard for kids.

Conclusion
Pumpkin carving is a great tradition that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you’ve been carving pumpkins for years or this is your first time, the best way to have fun with it is to do what you enjoy. And remember, the best part about carving pumpkins is that you don’t have to follow any of these trends. You can follow your own path and do whatever you want. After all, it’s your pumpkin.