Dollar Tree Pumpkin Carving Kits

Are you ready for Halloween fun? Get in the spirit of the holiday by creating pumpkins with personality using Dollar Tree’s $1 foam pumpkins and carving or decorating kits! We love no-mess holiday craft projects like this one, especially great when you’re including the kids.

What can I use to carve a pumpkin without a kit?

The Only 2 Tools You Need for Pumpkin Carving
A Serrated Vegetable Knife. A Hacked Soup Ladle.

How do you prepare pumpkin for carving?

How to carve the perfect pumpkin
Choose a large pumpkin and use a sharp serrated knife to cut off the crown. Using a large serving spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibres and discard. With a marker pen, draw a simple outline of a face on the pumpkin. Pop a tea light inside the pumpkin, light it and replace the crown.

Does Dollar Tree sell carving kits?

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Carving Kits

Just swing by your local store and grab one for just a dollar instead. So affordable enough that every member of the family can get their own set of tools. While you’re there, you can also pick up battery operated tea lights to give your jack-o’-lantern the finishing touch.

Can you use a regular knife to carve a pumpkin?

Can I use a normal knife to carve a pumpkin? Yes; use a small, thin kitchen knife for the best results.

What kind of knife is best for carving pumpkins?

To carve your pumpkin, and especially for the part where you cut the top off, you’re going to need a good, sturdy serrated knife. We like this one from OXO that’s likely to be stronger and sharper than anything you’ll get in a plastic carving kit.

What size pumpkin is best for carving?

Pumpkin Varieties That Are Good for Carving

Hobbits are 10- to 12-pound pumpkins, and are considered a medium-sized variety. Autumn Golds are a very manageable variety, weighing between seven and 10 pounds. They turn a beautiful golden-orange color before fully ripe and are easy to carve, compared to other varieties.

How long will pumpkin last after carving?

Once carved, pumpkins will generally only hold up for three to five days — or up to two weeks if you live in a colder climate — before wilting and showing signs of decay. And that’s not very long when you’ve worked so hard on your masterpiece.