Sep 14, 2026

I Love Massachusetts Heart Lettering Pumpkin

Placed on a rooftop terrace at sunset with city lights behind it, this Massachusetts jack-o-lantern displays I, a heart, and MA as large cutout letters glowing deep orange. The M's wide zigzag strokes take up most of the lower row and require steady wrist control to keep the cuts smooth through each direction change. Score each stroke direction separately before pushing the blade all the way through, which avoids wobbly lines where the M changes angle. A warm-toned LED inside complements the sunset sky without flickering in the breeze the way an open flame would.

This is an AI-generated concept image: a realistic, carvable design idea rather than a photo of a finished carve. AI concepts are always labeled and sit out the leaderboard and the contest.

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Spell out your home state love with bold glowing letters and a bright heart center.

Some experience helps · Cutout lettering + steady wrist control

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Tools for this approach

Our suggestions for trying a similar carve. Start with what you already have.

Elmchee Pumpkin Carving Kit
13-piece kit with carrying case
Saws for the larger cutouts, plus a scoop for hollowing. Covers both jobs in one kit.
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Speedball 4131 Lino Cutter Set
Handle + 5 interchangeable cutters
Interchangeable cutters for peeling and shading the face. Useful for the finer details.
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A little extra help

Our tips for carving a similar design

The core trick here is treating each letter and the heart as a clean full cutout so the light reads as crisp shapes against dark skin. Lay out I, a heart, and MA across two rows with even spacing, then carve the fiddly zigzag M carefully before opening the larger shapes. Keeping strokes scored in one direction at a time is what keeps the angled cuts from wobbling.

Written by PumpkinCarvingIdeas.com, inspired by the image above. These are our suggestions, not instructions from the uploader. This approach to the AI concept has not been tested on a real pumpkin.

From pumpkin to porch

Plan the layout
Since this is an AI concept, no real pumpkin exists, so start by picking a pumpkin with a broad, flat front face that gives you room for two rows of text. Print or sketch the I, heart, and MA at the size you want and tape the pattern flat to the surface. Poke transfer holes along every edge with a pin or awl so you have dots to connect. Check that the letters sit level before you commit to any cutting.
Open the lid and clean out
Have an adult cut a lid from the bottom or the back rather than the top, which keeps the stem intact and hides the opening in photos. Scoop the pulp and scrape the inside wall behind the letters down to about one inch thick. A thinner wall makes cutting the letters much easier and lets more light through. Save some pulp scraps in case you want to patch a slip later.
Score the M in stages
The M's wide zigzag takes up most of the lower row and is the trickiest shape, so tackle it first while the pumpkin is sturdiest. Score each straight stroke as its own line, stopping at every angle change instead of dragging the blade through the turn. Only after all four strokes are scored should you push the blade fully through. This staged approach keeps the lines smooth where the direction shifts.
Cut the remaining letters and heart
Move on to the I and the A, then the heart, cutting along your scored lines with short, controlled strokes. Angle the blade slightly outward so the openings flare toward the inside, which brightens the glow. Cut the large heart last since it removes the most material and weakens the face once it is open. Push each cut piece gently inward and out to avoid tearing the edges.
Clean up the edges
Run your blade back around each opening to smooth any ragged spots and even out the letter widths. Trim the inside edges of the M's angles so light spills evenly across all its strokes. Wipe the front with a damp cloth and dab cut edges with petroleum jelly to slow drying. Step back and check that every shape reads clearly from a few feet away.
Light it and photograph
Set a warm-toned LED puck or string inside, never an open flame, so the glow stays steady in outdoor breeze. Position the light low and slightly forward to push brightness up into the heart and letters. Photograph at dusk with soft background lights behind it, as in the concept image, for that rooftop sunset feel. A second small LED near the heart can make it the clear focal point.

Gather your supplies

Check things off as you get ready.

Work on a stable surface, keep your free hand out of the cutting path, and have an adult handle sharp tools.

Three levels of light

Leave intact
The wide skin around and between the letters stays untouched so the message reads as bright shapes on a dark field.
Peel & shade
Optionally shave a thin border just outside each letter for a soft halo that separates the text from the dark skin.
Cut through
The I, the heart, and the M and A are cut all the way through for the brightest deep orange glow.

Learn the carving basics

Before you start cutting

How do I keep the M from looking crooked?

Score each of the M's four strokes separately and stop cleanly at every angle change before starting the next line. Only push the blade all the way through once all strokes are marked. This keeps the direction changes sharp instead of rounded or wobbly.

Should I cut the heart or the letters first?

Cut the letters first and save the large heart for last. The heart removes the most material and weakens the pumpkin face, so opening it early makes the remaining cuts harder to control. Working small to large keeps the surface stable longer.

Will thin parts of the letters break?

The narrow middle of the M and the crossbar of the A are the weak points. Keep the interior wall about one inch thick for support and avoid over-thinning those spots. If a piece cracks, a dab of toothpick and pulp can brace it from behind.