These Genius Pumpkin Hacks Will Make This the Spookiest Halloween Ever

Can you believe that Halloween is already just around the corner? This is a great time to go through our archives and check out some of the fabulous Halloween projects that we have curated over the years—like this house decor or this adorable list of Halloween costumes for babies.

Today I want to share a couple of videos with you which teach you awesome hacks for carving your pumpkin! Most of these ideas are really simple and straightforward, yet they are all so smart.

Personally, I have never been very good at pumpkin carving. It always sounds like a lot of fun going into the experience, but it generally just ends up being a mess. A lot of these tips and tricks are going to come in handy preventing a mess, and I'm also really excited to see that a number of these hacks help you get around using a carving knife (which isn't really my strong suit). I just love the idea of using cookie cutters!

I also have to say that the idea of using a dry erase marker is just genius. It is the simplest idea ever, and yet it never once occurred to me. I make so many mistakes while just planning what I am going to do; now I do not have to worry that that anymore.

I hope you enjoy these videos and find them as useful as I am certain that I am going to this Halloween. Have fun, and happy carving!

Videos by Buzzfeed and Freshgrwnd.