Three-Hole Surprised Face Pumpkin Carving Idea

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Scoop the pumpkin

   Cut a lid at the bottom or top at a slight inward angle so it sits back snugly. Scoop out seeds and pulp until the interior walls are about an inch thick. Wipe the outer surface dry with a paper towel so marker lines stay sharp and visible.

2. 2

   Print and transfer the face

   Print the three-shape face on paper, tape it to the pumpkin, and poke through each outline with a nail or poking tool at close intervals. Remove the paper and connect the poke marks with a marker to create complete outlines of both triangle eyes and the oval mouth.

3. 3

   Cut the mouth first

   Follow the oval mouth outline with a thin pumpkin saw, starting at the widest point and working around both sides until the piece releases. Push it inward gently to avoid tearing the surrounding rind.

4. 4

   Cut the triangle eyes

   Cut each triangle with straight-line cuts meeting cleanly at each corner. Pop both pieces inward. Confirm both eyes are the same size and equally spaced from the mouth before wiping away any remaining marker lines.

5. 5

   Insert the light and display

   Place a single LED tea light inside and replace the cap. Step back and view the face in low light to confirm the surprised expression reads clearly. Place the pumpkin at doorstep height so it greets visitors at roughly face level.

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