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Here's an example from last Halloween by @JiggaJonson, who suggested this contest:
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/803/67456810604919288207097.jpg

Printing this post atop the VideoSift homepage - frontpage requested by lucky760.

Ahhhh.... I carved this --------->

Are there any higher stipulations ? first thing I thought of is add-ons. Does the pumpkin have to contain the cutting and carving of a pumpkin and the use of those carvings on the pumpkin, or can we carve it and bedazzle it or put ribbons and bows on it ?

I need to know so I can bedazzle the shit out of it.

>> ^BoneRemake:

Are there any higher stipulations ? first thing I thought of is add-ons. Does the pumpkin have to contain the cutting and carving of a pumpkin and the use of those carvings on the pumpkin, or can we carve it and bedazzle it or put ribbons and bows on it ?
I need to know so I can bedazzle the shit out of it.


Hmm. Well, the instructions say "submit a photo of your carved pumpkin," so it has to be carved. Aside from that, the rest of the community will be judging, so they'll judge if your bedazzling is worthy of winning.

I totally carved this --->
Why does this not count?

>> ^MycroftHomlz:

I totally carved this --->
Why does this not count?


This is a competition for "who can carve the best pumpkin this year" rather than "who has either a) carved the best pumpkin ever or b) found a photo of a great carving." Think of it as a block party where everyone gets together and compares actual pumpkins instead of just photos of pumpkins.

Plus, it (hopefully) encourages people to carve a great pumpkin just for the contest. I know I'm certainly motivated even though I'm not even eligible to win.

^sarcastic downvote... not actual downvote

mine was an actual downvote

Well, I think this is the best October version of my boognish. --->

Wait till you see December's.

^you totally copied me dude.

Ooooohhhhh...

http://shop.videosift.com/product/Jr-Astronaut-Orange-Kid

Very cool!

But why is it that the kids get the cool shit like this??? Dammit..I wanna be a space shuttle pilot for Halloween!!!

Cool.

>> ^rottenseed:

mine was an actual downvote


Mine too.

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Awarding lucky760 with one star point for this contribution to VideoSift - declared quality by dystopianfuturetoday.

Here's my entry: (I cannot do intricate, but I can do sinister And this is about 5th pumpking I have ever carved in my life, so please be gentle!)

http://i.imgur.com/YIETe.jpg

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/YIETe.jpg">

Here's my pumpkin for Halloween 2011. I had't carved a pumpkin in years and when I used to, it was always just a quick, scary pumpkin face. This is the first time I've put any real effort into more of a detailed pumpkin carving, and I'm kind of happy how it turned out:



Took over three hours. I sketched my outline based on this image.

(If you're wondering, I didn't include a VideoSift note in the photo because I'm not eligible for the contest. )

http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Pumpkins/

Not a carved pumpkin, but pretty dang cool.

http://s656.photobucket.com/albums/uu290/sublim311/Walking%20dead%20rick%20grimes/?action=view¤t=DSC_0049.jpg

Heres my entry.For those that have seen the walking dead.I created this pumpkin stencil using a picture of rick grimes and the zombie is the bicycle girl from the first episode of AMC the walking dead.

I guess I cant enter because It wont let me post any links because im a new member and have no points.

>> ^Sublime:

I guess I cant enter because It wont let me post any links because im a new member and have no points.


Sorry for the inconvenience, @Sublime, but I've fixed your comment. (We have a lot of filters in place for brand-new members because we get a lot of spam.)

Those are some phenomenal carvings. Did you carve freehand or transfer a sketch? Do you use any professional carving equipment?

>> ^lucky760:
>> ^Sublime: I guess I cant enter because It wont let me post any links because im a new member and have no points. Sorry for the inconvenience, @Sublime, but I've fixed your comment. (We have a lot of filters in place for brand-new members because we get a lot of spam.) Those are some phenomenal carvings. Did you carve freehand or transfer a sketch? Do you use any professional carving equipment?

Thanks.I created the rick grimes stencil on the computer using picture editing software.It took a couple days to get it looking right but then I printed it out and transfered on to the pumpkin.I used a basic pumpkin masters carving kit.If anyone is interested in the Rick Grimes pumpkin stencil ill add a link.The zombie girl can be found by searching "bicycle girl pumpkin stencil" on google.


http://s656.photobucket.com/albums/uu290/sublim311/Walking%20dead%20rick%20grimes/?action=view¤t=RickGrimesPumpkinstencil.png

Sorry for the late entry (I usually wait until close to Halloween). Mine took about 3-4 hours and I usually spend about an hour or so staring at the pumpkin im about to carve trying to "find a face" as I call it. I think it turned out pretty cool

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/img1423j.jpg/

EDIT: Just took some pics if it in the dark; MUCH better effect achieved!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/img1427s.jpg/ dark

Excellent carving, @JiggaJonson. That's a really fantastic looking jackolantern!

My subliminal sift pumpkin! (I'm late to the party and it's not that great...and I'm lucky I didn't slice my finger off when I slipped carving the F, heh.)

My modest entry:

3 Little Pumpkins by day...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/dystopianfuturetoday/pumpkins2-1.jpg

...by night..

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/dystopianfuturetoday/pumpkin4.jpg

This one is into Bauhaus....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/dystopianfuturetoday/pumpkin1.jpg

rules schmoolz..

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/dystopianfuturetoday/rulesschmoolzpumpkins.jpg

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They all look great. Hard too choose ...

Took the dark picture a couple of days ago, that's why the one with the note looks all droopy. The lines are wider now going to the O in the middle.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd219/marinephoto/marinegunrock_pumpkin.jpg

Ah, the specifics. And now my pumpkin looks like a rotten asshole. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd219/marinephoto/10302011369.jpg

The MoMA carved van Gogh’s The Starry Night into a pumpkin

Here are some epic gaming pumpkins for those interested.

I like @Sublime carving of Russell Crowe shooting a pistol and portrait of Ann Coulter

i vote @Sublime - incredible!

I also vote @Sublime; great skill!

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Thanks for the votes guys and gals.Hope everyone had a good halloween