I have fond memories of carving Halloween pumpkins with my step-kids.  Family Circle and Women’s Day Magazines always had the best pumpkin ideas.  I had saved this cover from the 1997 Family Circle.  We had so much fun recreating these looks.

Don’t you love the kale hairdo?  How about the pear nose?  A single marshmallow makes an ideal tooth for a pumpkin witch.

In today’s world, you no longer have to clip and save these ideas.  That’s what Pinterest is for.

History of the Jack O’Lantern and Halloween

Did you know that the history of the Jack O’Lantern comes from an old Irish folktale?  If your interested in learning more about Jack, click here.  For the history behind Halloween, click here.

Decked out Halloween Pumpkins

Now we have access to hundreds of pumpkin ideas online.  I have gathered some of my favorites.   Some truly fit the Halloween theme; others lean towards decorative and fun.

Leopard Pumpkin

For those that love animal prints, this is adorable.  It is from “How to Pimp Your Pumpkin” at Cosmopolitan.  (OMG – What a title to that link!)

via Cosmopolitan

Owl Pumpkin

Who knew sunflower seeds could be so cute!  Love these stylish owls.  It used to be you could only find orange pumpkins but now I see these cream-colored ones everywhere, including at the grocery store.

via Parent’s Magazine

Halloween Pumpkins Perfect for a Hairdresser

Such a cute idea for a beauty shop.  Pumpkins with hair!

via Woman’s Day

Jeweled Pumpkins

These diamond studded pumpkins would make a great centerpiece for your Halloween bash.  I love how some are elevated on a cake stand.

Via Good Housekeeping

Studs and Stripes

Thumb tacks are all it takes to create a pumpkin stud!  Masking tape will guide your hand in painting stripes.  Easy and fun.

via Brit + Co.

Embrace Me

If you have a child with braces or work at an orthodontist or dental office, this is the pumpkin for you!

via Behance

Masked Pumpkins

If you are hosting a costume party for Halloween, this masked family of pumpkins should greet your guests at your front door!

via All You

The Pumpkin Mummy

This mummified pumpkin is adorable on its own but take it to the next level with glow in the dark paint so it will glow at night.  So clever BH&G!

via Better Homes & Gardens

Say Boo!

Get the drill out for these pumpkins.  You can place white Christmas tree lights in the pumpkins for a brighter effect.

via Parents 

Do you have any favorite Halloween pumpkin to share?  If so, please comment below!