Scrape away the eye shape, taking extra care to stay within the carved outline.
Pumpkin Ghost
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A pumpkin ghost is an easy and fun carving that’s sure to add a spooky element to your house this Halloween. Fans of the classic arcade game Pac-Man probably recognize this ghost as Blinky, the red ghost.
Using simple LEDs I was able to get my pumpkin ghost to light up red, but you can customize your pumpkin ghost to be any color you like.
To really take my pumpkin to the next level I used dry ice from my local grocery store in a bowl inside the pumpkin to create a spooky fog effect. This pumpkin ghost is ready to haunt my house this Halloween and is sure to entertain kids and adults alike!
Ready to crave your own? Let’s make!
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Using a whiteboard marker I sketched around the pumpkin circumference where the bottom started to taper. This doesn’t have to be exact, just enough to remove the curved bottom of the pumpkin and leave plenty of mass to carve from.
Using a sharp knife carefully cut the bottom from the pumpkin.
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Step 3: Remove Seeds + Clean Insides
Start scooping out the pumpkin guts, remembering to save the seeds to make something tasty with. I chose to roast the seeds with a little oil and spicy seasoning to snack on.
I used a large spoon to scoop the remaining guts from the insides of the pumpkin to clean it up.
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Ghost Pumpkin Designs
If you are looking for another great idea for a Jack O Lantern you need to check out these ghost pumpkin designs. I have ghost pumpkin carving ideas and also painted pumpkin ideas too for those who do not want to use sharp tools!
Everyone associated Halloween with spooky things like ghosts! There is nothing better to give someone a fright on Halloween night!
My kids and I are always looking for different pumpkin carving ideas and this year we opted for a ghost!
We all like friendly ghosts like Casper, and he was definitely the inspiration for my latest pumpkin design.
Ghost Pumpkin Carving Templates
These free carving templates will help you complete these ghost pumpkin designs. Unfortunately I lost the template I used for mine but if you look at my image really closely you should be able to copy it. I based my free pumpkin carving ghost idea on the video below:-
I did find some other great ideas online and have shared the best of these below:-
This one is super cute but a bit money at the same time. It is a cheeky ghost sticking it’s tongue out. Currently it is featured on the site Real Simple
Can you show me any other pumpkin carving ideas ghost?
Ghost Painted Pumpkin Ideas
There are so many ways you can turn a pumpkin into a ghost this Halloween. I love these pumpkin decorating ideas for preschool kids who want a pumpkin ghost.
You can simply paint your orange pumpkin white and add black eyes and a black slanted smile.
Another idea to paint lots of small white ghosts on your pumpkin and add black eyes.
You can also do footprint or handprint ghosts on your pumpkin and take a picture and use it as a keepsake.
I have also seen some people using small white pom poms or cotton wool balls to decorate a ghost shape on a pumpkin.
One of the prettiest no carve ghost pumpkin designs I seen was a teal pumpkin decorated with pink ghosts and white stars! You can check it out on Twinkle Twinkle Little Party.
These no carve ghost pumpkin designs are super easy and suitable for young kids!
Please tell me which are your favorite. Maybe you have your own unique idea. If so I would love to feature it here.
