As the cold season kicks in, we love all the celebrations that bring cheer, laughter and light in our homes – whether it’s the spooky Halloween festivities or – dare we say it yet? Christmas!

If you welcome little guisers this year you will need to dress your door appropriately spooky and in that the big pumpkin tradition must be given at least a nod.

This year on Halloween, you won’t have to go through the hassle of looking clueless in front of your kids or break your fingers trying to carve the perfect pumpkin lantern. Here we present some of the most simple and brilliant ideas to execute for the best pumpkin decoration.

Painted Funny Faces Pumpkins

Take the paints out and let your imagination go wild. Funny or spooky, colourful or minimalistic, your family can each personalise their own pumpkin with a bit of paint and brushes.

Glitter Ball Pumpkins

For the more glamorous of us, the glitter ball pumpkins sound like an easy, fun idea. Buy a selection of pumpkins, glitter and glue and/or metallic spray paint. Make sure you cover your worktop and get to painting. A bit of sparkle will make your decorations definitely stand out!

Mummy Pumpkins

Raid your first aid kit and get all the white bandages out. Wrap your pumpkin in the white bandage and create eyes by glueing small black circles. Make it scary or fun, up to you! You can go all out on gory details or keep it light hearted and fun.

Mini Spider Pumpkins

Buy mini pumpkins – easier to carry home first of all. Then, together with the kids, attach spider legs (by the means of black and hairy pipe cleaners) and lots of googly eyes. Arrange tastefully on your porch. Done!

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