How to Carve Out a Perfect Pumpkin Carving Party
Here Are Five Ways to Create a Stress Free and Fun Filled Pumpkin Carving Party
A pumpkin carving party is the perfect way to celebrate fall and provides a great chance to gather with friends. I was first introduced to the concept of a pumpkin carving party by a coworker many years ago. I took that idea and invited my friends over the next year for dinner and pumpkin carving on the porch. Over the years it grew to include my friends’ children.
This is a great party idea for several reasons. First of all, you have a built in party activity for guests. It works perfectly for adults. You can do a “Cocktails and Carving” party, for instance. It is also ideal for a family friendly get together. And you don’t necessarily have to clean your entire house since this is a perfect outdoor entertaining event.
I’ve listed below five ideas that will make your pumpkin carving party easy and stress free. This is a super casual event, and I guarantee that your guests will love it!
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Time Saving Pumpkin Carving Party Invitations
There are all kinds of fun digital party invitations you can customize with your information. Since this is a casual party, all you have to do is find a fun design you like, download it, and text or email it out to your guests. The one pictured here is a template from Canva (a free to use graphic design app). Click here to check out their wide variety of free pumpkin carving invitation templates that are easy to customize.
Less Mess Pumpkin Carving and Decorating
If you will have young kids around, a fun and safe option for them to use are these molds to cut out the shapes. This kit comes with 16 different molds and a hammer that is used to knock out your jack o’ lantern’s face. Click here to purchase this kit. Another kid-friendly decorating option is to use stickers that includes various designs and sizes.
Festive Pumpkin Carving Party Paper Products
Make it easy on yourself by using disposable party ware. There are fun options to be found at Target and Amazon. This set pictured is from Amazon that includes all the paper products you need for 24 people. Since a pumpkin carving party is best held outside, it is better to use non-breakable plates and cups. Click here to purchase.
Pumpkin Carving and Pies
Here is a super easy way to handle the food for your pumpkin carving party – a pie buffet! Instead of worrying about providing a meal for your guests, schedule your get together mid afternoon or after dinner. You can even make that a fun party theme by having a “Pumpkins and Pies on the Porch” party. Either ask guests to bring their favorite pie or run to your local bakery to pick up a variety of pies. If you are inspired to bake a pie, then try Karen’s pecan pie recipe on our website.
Party Favors
Party favors aren’t necessary, but I firmly believe that extra touch makes your guests feel special and your party more memorable. It never needs to be anything elaborate. Some fun options include pumpkin shaped cookies packaged up with a cute bag and ribbon, pumpkin scented mini candles, or even a treat bag filled with the familiar mellowcreme candy pumpkins. For an easy sugar cookie recipe you can use for pumpkin shaped cookies, check out my recipe found in this post from our archives.
Pumpkin Carving Party: A Perfect Way to Spend a Fall Day
A pumpkin carving party is a low key and casual way to entertain. Also, it is a great option for outside entertaining. Both grownups and kids alike will have fun with this fall tradition of carving pumpkins. If you are like me and not into the scary aspect of Halloween, this is a cute alternative to celebrating October 31st.
Have a good day!
Kristin
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