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Fall is here, alright well not so much here in Houston, but we are only a few weeks away from Halloween. This year my four year old daughter is obsessed with Halloween and pumpkins. In the past, we’ve been able to let the holiday slide by without decorating or carving pumpkins, and without making a big fuss over costumes. It looks like this year we’re going to have to get with the program and the spirit of the holiday by buying a pumpkin and creating a spooktacular masterpiece!

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I love this decorative design! You can find the vine and leaf templates and instructions to create this pumpkin at Martha Stewart.

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These batty mini-pumpkins are fun and scary! You can find directions to make these spooky Bat-O-Lanterns at Disney’s Family Fun.

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And my daughter’s current favorite and request this year, a Frankenstein pumpkin!

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What kind of pumpkin are you going to have this year? Will you carve yours, paint it or use tape to decorate it?