With such a seasonal specific site, people often suggest that I branch out into other holidays. Thanksgiving isn’t too much of a stretch, since pumpkins are still associated with that harvest feast day. But Christmas isn’t known for pumpkins, and it’s far more jolly than spooky (unless Jack Skellington is involved). And holidays like New Years and Valentine’s Day are even further removed.

But that’s not going to stop me from making some new patterns anyway. We’ve already seen the mean green Leprechaun pop up this month, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. And now we’re a week away from Easter. Do you think we can bring the zombies back to life on this resurrection day?

The main question is, what should we carve during these spring months? Over the years, all sorts of materials have been used with Zombie Pumpkins patterns. Wood, metal, plastic, glass, and paper. Food items are often a target for stenciled decor too. I’ve seen everything from cakes and pies, to peppers and lemons.

But now the art of pumpkin carving is taking a direct stab at Easter, with the availability of carvable foam eggs at Michaels craft stores.

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