How to Carve the Puking Jack-O'-Lantern

Add a twist to a traditional jack-o'-lantern.

Instead of carving a traditional pumpkin, liven up your Halloween decor with a puking jack-o'-lantern. This gross, yet comical jack-o'-lantern looks as if he consumed too much candy, or indulged too much at a Halloween party. By following the same basic procedures as carving a traditional jack-o'-lantern and adding a bit of a twist, you can create a pumpkin that will be sure to catch the attention of trick-or-treaters and give them a laugh.

Things You'll Need

• Knife
• Spoon
• Cloth
• Marker

Instructions

1. Cut a circle around the stem of a pumpkin with a sharp, serrated or specialty pumpkin-carving knife. Pull on the stem to remove the cut portion of the pumpkin. Cut off the hanging "guts" and set it aside; this will serve as the lid of the jack-o'-lantern.

2. Use a large spoon to remove three-fourths of the guts from inside the pumpkin. Scrape the spoon against the walls of the pumpkin to create a smooth surface.

3. Wipe off the surface of the pumpkin with a clean, dry cloth.

4. Draw a face on the front of the pumpkin with a fine-tipped marker with dark ink. Draw a traditional jack-o'-lantern face. Alternatively, put a twist on it and cut out a large oval or circle for the mouth and long, rectangular slits for the eyes.

5. Carve out the drawn features of the jack-o'-lantern's face, using a serrated knife or a pumpkin-carving knife.

6. Remove the cutout sections of the pumpkin and discard them.

7. Replace the lid on the pumpkin and set it on the surface upon which you wish to display it.

8. Pull the remaining seeds and guts on the bottom of the pumpkin out of the mouth to create the look of vomit coming out of the jack-o'-lantern.

Tips & Warnings

• Place a battery-operated or LED light inside the pumpkin to illuminate it.

• Use caution while carving the pumpkin to avoid potential injuries.

• Don't use a traditional candle that emits a flame to illuminate this pumpkin as it may catch the guts of the pumpkin on fire.

References

• Extreme Pumpkins: Puking Pumpkin