A gold leaf pumpkin stem adds an extra-chic touch. Get the tutorial at The Crafted Life. Kids will have a blast transforming these pumpkins into spooky (or goofy) little monsters. Don't be afraid ...

The reason this pumpkin decor doesn't make me cringe is ... Unlike most illuminated pumpkins—which often boast a goofy jack-o'-lantern face that feels appropriate only on October 31—this ...