Break out that pumpkin carving kit and put down some newspaper, because it's jack-o'-lantern time. ๐
Chiara Bautista, our incredibly talented artist, created some free desert-inspired pumpkin carving stencils for you to use this season.
How to carve your very own Tucson pumpkin:
โข Select the stencils you want to use by downloading their PDFs below and printing them out.
โข Once printed, tape the stencil onto a pumpkin that's been hollowed. Cut some slits on the side of the paper so it can really fit the shape of the gourd.
โข Pierce the lines of the stencil with a toothpick so it leaves a mark on the pumpkin. When you are done tracing, remove the stencil โ you should be left with a collection of tiny holes that resembles the shape of your Halloween image.
โข With your carving tools, begin to cut out the negative space of the stencil. Use your best judgment on this one.
โข You're all done! Add a candle or light to the inside of your Tucson jack-o'-lantern and let the world enjoy it.
Check out this video below for more helpful pumpkin carving tips.