For the first few years of dedicated pumpkin carving, I repeatedly purchased the $5 carving sets that came with a book of templates. Don't get me wrong - I love these sets. {As you will soon see} However, as my skills began to expand, I realized that some tools are better replaced with more robust tools. Even for beginners, some of these tools will make your life a whole lot easier. That being said, here is what you need to build a pumpkin carving tool box. First, buy a plastic bin to hold your stuff. Mine is a scrapbooking notions holder from Michaels. There is no need to buy a new carving kit every year if you don't have to. Wash off your tools and save them from year to year. I slip my tool box in with my Halloween decorations for storage throughout the year. Here's what you need. The only item not shown is a roll of Scotch Tape. Saws Seriously, just buy the $5 kits. I've seen people go to Lowe's or Home Depot to buy mini saws. No. Just buy the $5 kits and replace when necessary. They get the job done, so don't spend a ton of extra money getting the serious ones from hardware stores. Scooper Some people like spoons. Some like hands. I prefer the $5 kit scoopers with teeth on the end. The teeth help with all the veins on the inside of the pumpkin, plus it has that convenient thumb ledge in the middle for good grip. Hole Punchers The two orange tools are from the $5 kits. The silver pointed needle is from a clay crafting kit. I prefer the silver one over the other two to punch through my designs. It's easier to hold and the holes are more defined. However, the orange ones are safer for kid use. Silver for mom and dad. Orange for kids. Clay Shapers These are also from a clay crafting kit. These are great for free-handing or filling in large scraped designs. Sponge Sometimes you just need to clear away the mess. You will also need this for wetting paper templates to mold around your pumpkin. {Included in a clay crafting kit} Speedball Linoleum Cutter This is my favorite tool now that I've moved on to designs that require scraping or detailing the front of the pumpkin. Incredibly simple to use and comes with 5 different blades. Even better, all of the blades are stored in the body of the tool. "But Jen, where do I get this stuff?" Well, I'm glad you asked! You can get a clay crafting kit at most craft stores. {I got mine at Michaels for about $6-7.} You will have a few items in the kit you don't need for pumpkin carving but who knows when you'll need the other items. As for the Linoleum Cutter, I had to purchase mine online through Amazon. Here's a convenient link just for you. Other Items You May Consider: Mellon Baller Old Knives Hole Saws What else would you add to a Pumpkin Carving Tool Box?

I have a challenge. I want every family to carve at least 1 pumpkin this year. Are you down? #youcandoit So, since we carve pumpkins, and love it so much, we have compiled a list

For the first few years of dedicated pumpkin carving, I repeatedly purchased the $5 carving sets that came with a book of templates. Don't get me wrong - I love these sets. {As you will soon see} However, as my skills began to expand, I realized that some tools are better replaced with more robust tools. Even for beginners, some of these tools will make your life a whole lot easier. That being said, here is what you need to build a pumpkin carving tool box. First, buy a plastic bin to hold your stuff. Mine is a scrapbooking notions holder from Michaels. There is no need to buy a new carving kit every year if you don't have to. Wash off your tools and save them from year to year. I slip my tool box in with my Halloween decorations for storage throughout the year. Here's what you need. The only item not shown is a roll of Scotch Tape. Saws Seriously, just buy the $5 kits. I've seen people go to Lowe's or Home Depot to buy mini saws. No. Just buy the $5 kits and replace when necessary. They get the job done, so don't spend a ton of extra money getting the serious ones from hardware stores. Scooper Some people like spoons. Some like hands. I prefer the $5 kit scoopers with teeth on the end. The teeth help with all the veins on the inside of the pumpkin, plus it has that convenient thumb ledge in the middle for good grip. Hole Punchers The two orange tools are from the $5 kits. The silver pointed needle is from a clay crafting kit. I prefer the silver one over the other two to punch through my designs. It's easier to hold and the holes are more defined. However, the orange ones are safer for kid use. Silver for mom and dad. Orange for kids. Clay Shapers These are also from a clay crafting kit. These are great for free-handing or filling in large scraped designs. Sponge Sometimes you just need to clear away the mess. You will also need this for wetting paper templates to mold around your pumpkin. {Included in a clay crafting kit} Speedball Linoleum Cutter This is my favorite tool now that I've moved on to designs that require scraping or detailing the front of the pumpkin. Incredibly simple to use and comes with 5 different blades. Even better, all of the blades are stored in the body of the tool. "But Jen, where do I get this stuff?" Well, I'm glad you asked! You can get a clay crafting kit at most craft stores. {I got mine at Michaels for about $6-7.} You will have a few items in the kit you don't need for pumpkin carving but who knows when you'll need the other items. As for the Linoleum Cutter, I had to purchase mine online through Amazon. Here's a convenient link just for you. Other Items You May Consider: Mellon Baller Old Knives Hole Saws What else would you add to a Pumpkin Carving Tool Box?

High Quality wooden handled pumpkin carving kit. 10 different tools all kept neatly in its own box. 10 in a pack

Perfect family fun: Decorating and carving pumpkins is an ideal activity on chilly autumn days for the whole family! Halloween: Self-carved pumpkin faces are wonderful decorations for Halloween and create a scary beautiful atmosphere in the home and garden. Complete set: The compact and handy pumpkin carving set consists of a hollowing spoon and double-sided saw blade as well as a coarse and fine saw. Reusable: The versatile cutting tools are easy to clean and can be reused at Halloween year after year! Box contents: Material: Stainless steel, plastic. Colour: Orange, silver. Spoon dimensions: 19 cm. Saw blade dimensions: 21 cm. Dimensions of coarse saw blade: 20 cm. Dimensions of fine saw blade: 20 cm. Note : This product cannot be sold to any person under the age of 18. Read more

Turn your pumpkin into a hilarious clown jack-o'-lantern! This seven-piece kit includes carving tools, a marker, a stencil book, a sensor box, and a red clown nose that glows and makes sounds when activated by motion or sound.

Shipped byNorthlight Seasonal Make carving your pumpkin for Halloween easier than ever with this kit. All the items you'll need to make creating your own Jack-o-lantern this Halloween. Features: Pumpkin carving kit. Comes with 5 tools: a carving saw a small detail saw a scooper a poker and a drill. Adult supervision is recommended. For indoor use only. Dimensions: 10.25"H x 7.5"W x .5"D. Material(s): plastic   Special Shipping Information:  This item ships separately from other items in your order.  This item cannot ship to a P.O. Box.  This item may be subject to additional processing days.   Item is not eligible for expedited shipping.    You may initiate a return for unused items within 30 days, if the items are in original packaging with all original materials included with the shipment.

Carve a pumpkin to look like a charming cottage, with a twig door and roof, moss window boxes, and a pinecone front walk.