This Year's Biggest Pumpkin-Decorating Trend Doesn't Involve Carving
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No knives are necessary at this year's pumpkin-carving party. Instead, head into the garage and pull out the drill because drilled pumpkins are all the rage for Halloween this year! A drill and different-sized bits can be used to create unique patterns on Halloween pumpkins. It's so simple to do, and the results are stunning — especially when a candle is added inside!
Before you get to work on your pumpkin this year, read through to learn all about the variety of ways you can customize a pumpkin with just a drill and some ingenuity.
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With String Lights
The Handcrafted Life has a tutorial on how to use string lights to create a drilled pumpkin lantern.
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As a Chic Vase
Crafty Next has tips on how to drill an ornate design into a pumpkin used as a vase.
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A Solar-Powered Marvel
Domestic Imperfection shows how to use a small solar-powered light to create a drilled pumpkin marvel.
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As a Lantern With a Consistent Pattern
Different-sized drill bits can help make interesting new patterns.
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As a Lollipop Holder
Simply Designing shows how to use a small drill bit to create small holes in a pumpkin, which can be used as a lollipop holder!
Something Nautical
Create the pattern of your dreams using a stencil or by drilling freehand.
As a Ghoulish Greeting
Drills can also be used to spell out any kind of ghoulish greeting.
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Drilled Patterns
Modern Vintage Events has a primer on how to use different-sized drill bits to create a variety of patterns.
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Constellation Pumpkins
The team at Mad in Crafts got celestial and used a drill to make stars on constellation pumpkins.
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A Doily Pumpkin
Creating Laura layered a doily on top of a drilled pumpkin for an elegant look.
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