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Carving the Greatest Pumpkin

There is a definite chill in the air as autumn invades your senses. Time for apple-picking, cider-sipping and pumpkin-gathering. Time to decide what facade your jack-o-lantern will sport on Halloween...Scary? Goofy? Intricate panorama? Emoticon? Yup! You read that correctly. At Jack-o-lantern.com you can print up a pattern of your favorite emoticon to give your jack-o-lantern a little Internet savoir-faire. There are several to choose from, as well as the usual assortment of tried-and-true designs, spanning the spectrum from cute to macabre. Can you spot Vincent Price? That's not all, folks. Be the hit of the next family reunion when you turn an ordinary watermelon into a patriotic work of art. Melon designs range from an elaborate eagle with stars and stripes to Lady Liberty, and even include a bridal design. Detailed instructions for printing the patterns are given, as well as tips and techniques to make the job of carving easier. Read the fabled history of the jack-o-lantern, and even learn how to engrave your favorite portrait of Grandma onto a pumpkin.

Mon, 02 Oct 2000 14:05:32 -0700

Submitted by: Deborah Gilchrist