Much like ghosts, ghouls, and trick-or-treating, pumpkins and pumpkin carving are major players in the Halloween game. But not everyone enjoys the mess associated with pumpkin carving, or the tenuous and perishable nature of jack-o’-lanterns. For any contemporary Halloween-ers out there, we’ve rounded up five festive alternatives to traditional pumpkins, all of which can be jack-o’-lantern-ified with just a little DIY magic.
A Pineapple Jack-o’-lantern
Your Halloween celebrations don’t have to be entirely dominated by sweets and treats. In fact, we’ve got a couple fruit-y alternatives below!
Photo Source: asubtlerevelry.com
Visit A Subtle Revelry for full instructions on how to DIY this Pineapple Jack-o’-lantern.
If you’re allergic to pineapples like I am, check out this jack-o’-lantern orange fruit cup idea, courtesy of Simplee Thrifty.
Photo Source: simpleethrifty.com
Spirit Jugs
For an idea that is entirely non-perishable, how about this spooky, repurposed milk jug idea, which are cost-effective as they are festive.
Photo Source: eighteen25.com
Visit Eighteen 25 for full instructions on how to DIY these Spirit Jugs.
Pumpkin Balloons
Involving not much more than helium balloons and a Sharpie, this Pumpkin Balloon idea is perhaps the simplest of the bunch. Display them at your window to achieve a sort of floating head effect for your neighbors to see and enjoy.
Photo Source: marthastewart.com
Visit Martha Stewart for full instructions on how to DIY these Pumpkin Balloons.
Emoji Pumpkins
This contemporary idea calls for none of the carving and all of the fun typically associated with Halloween-ifying pumpkins.
Photo Source: brit.co
Visit BRIT+CO for full instructions on how to DIY these Emoji Pumpkins.
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