Fiesta Friday - A Carvin' We Will Go (Or Not)

One week until Halloween, so this will be my last Halloween post, because by this point, I just can't help you! Now it's time to turn your attention to most folks' favorite part of Halloween, carving a pumpkin.

Check out these celebrity stencils at BHG.com where you can carve a political statement of Senators Obama and McCain, or your favorite comedy host like David Letterman or John Stewart.

Check out Martha's Halloween Workshop on carving pumpkins for lots of inspiration. Her owls and blackened pumpkins require power tools...you've been warned. Also involving power tools, DIY network has an awesome slide show of extreme carvings, my favorites are the dragon and the sun man.

But sometimes, there is that rare creature who doesn't feel the joy of carving, after nearly cutting off a finger trying to carve a plastic pumpkin. Hey, my family didn't do Halloween, so I grew up without the pleasure of sticking my hand into a pumpkin to get all the slimy seeds out. Plus, I know the fun is in the carving, but in a few days, not-so-attractive flies will be swarming. For a less destructive way to decorate a pumpkin....

....break out the glitter and sequins and paint them (my family's creations)....

...use markers....
...use ribbons....
...make yarn art....
...make a wreath.