Monday, October 27, 2008

Halloween part 2

First of all, several people have asked me how I made my window patterns. I blew up regular pumpkin patterns with a projector, I traced the patterns onto black poster board, cut out the pattern with an exacto knife, and then put yellow tissue paper behind them. If you would like more detailed information, leave me a comment, and I'll be glad to explain a little better. :)


FYI-my husband is a property manager, so that is why our front door has a sign that says "private residence" on it!

I thought this spider was AWESOME!

Here is my first carving of the year. If you can't tell it's Optimus Prime. I spent a lot of time on it, so don't look too close at all the mistakes! Stay tuned for pumpkins galore. If you don't believe me, I'll just give you a little history...we carve about 45-50 pumpkins every year. We are what we call PUMPKIN FREAKS. We will put all the pumpkins out on our driveway the night of Halloween (and sometimes the night after too). If you are in the neighborhood on Halloween, please come by, we carve ALL sorts of patterns to please almost everyone.

8 comments:

Mindy & Matt said...

You are amazing!! I love Halloween too..It could be my favorite holiday!? Your decor is awesome, I thought i was festive with orange lights and cob webs...

The Yoder's Five said...

That Optimus Prime creation is freakin' awesome!!! I wish I could come by and see your whole display this year.

angie said...

That is AMAZING!! You have serious talents!! I went to high school w/ Dan and like to check in on your cute fam every once in awhile.

My inlaws live in St George and we would LOVE to live there. Do you guys like it??

The Ewell Family said...

I am really going to miss the pumpkin carving party this year! I wish we could come. Let me know how it goes. Have a Happy Halloween!
P.S. Don't let Oaklyn crack her head open this year.

ashley said...

50 pumpkins! You are kidding right? That is insane. We carved one and it was just the triangle eyes and nose thing. Make sure you post more pictures. Jake is very disapointed Wes couldn't carve Lighting McQueen (maybe Dan could?)

Staci said...

Super sad that we will not be attending the annual pumpkin festival this year!! Loved seeing you guys and post pics of the big event Friday:)

Holli Slack said...

Brooke....I can't believe that you guys carve that many pumpkins. That is amazing. Have you ever had anyone come and still your pumpkins? Also, GREAT Halloween decorations!

Becky said...

Oh that is soooo cool! I LOVE The windows!!! I'm so sad that we aren't coming down tonight.