Great Pumpkins Crafty Carvings for Halloween

by Hurley, Jessica; Cole, Peter; Kunath, Kate; Kunath, Kate

• ISBN13: 9780811840583
• ISBN10: 0811840581
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

In the tradition of the best-sellingHalloween Treats, comes a fantastic new guide to scaring up holiday fun.Great Pumpkinsfeatures pumpkin-carving ideas to light up every porch and window, from an evil witch on a broomstick sure to terrify the neighbors to cute little kittens to welcome 'frady cats of all stripes. Artist Peter Cole has created a delightfully clever array of pumpkin tableaux, including Pumpkinstein, a monstrous experiment in scary fun, and Cinderella's Magic Coach, a beautiful carriage flanked by two white gourd swans. Simple instructions give novice carvers the know-how, while experienced carvers will find practical inspiration for show-stopping artistry. Step-by-step instructions for selecting a pumpkin with the potential for greatness and a look at carving supplies complete this whimsical guide. Plus, there s a selection of easy-to-use stencils created just for this book that guarantee success.

Author Biography

Jessica Hurley is a San Francisco based author whose works include 52 Tricks and Treats for Halloween (0-8118-2680-5).

Peter Cole is a Santa Barbara-based sculptor whose work has appeared in Snowmen (0-8118-2554-X).

Kate Kunath 's photography has appeared in several publications, including Fortune and Seattle Weekly. She lives in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Halloween Fright
Witches' Brew	p. 18
In the Boneyard	p. 20
Pumpkinstein	p. 23
Ghastly Ghouls & Goblins	p. 25
Evil Eyes	p. 27
Scaredy Cat	p. 29
Creepy Crawlers	p. 30
Baby Boo!	p. 33
Celebrity Pumpkins
Oz-O'-Lantern	p. 36
Three Little Pumpkin Pigs	p. 40
The Pumpkin "King"	p. 43
Football Playin' Pumpkins	p. 44
Cinderella's Magic Coach	p. 47
Masterpiece Pumpkins
The Scream	p. 50
Ceci N'est Pas un Pumpkin	p. 53
Tower de Force!	p. 54
Pumpkin Patch Picasso	p. 57
Mona Lisa	p. 58
Pumpkin Crazy
Peacenik Pumpkin	p. 62
Pumpkins in Space	p. 65
Monster Madness Truck	p. 66
Haunted House	p. 68
Pumpkin Pets	p. 71
Mr. Turnip Head?!	p. 73
Templates	p. 74
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