So brush up on some pumpkin carving ... face ideas for a twist on the traditional grinning jack-o-lantern. But don't be spooked by the more elaborate looks—the techniques are all simple, and ...

Hollow each from the bottom, carving out large window-like shapes on the front of each pumpkin. Create a frame for each window using black-painted balsa wood ... Cut a simple, smiley face in ...

The simple yet iconic design of Hello Kitty makes it an excellent choice for pumpkin carving. Her face is instantly recognizable, and the stencil allows you to recreate her image with ease.