By Tim Waters · Updated
By Tim Waters · Updated
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Why not do something special this Halloween with these bunny-themed pumpkin carving ideas?
Simply copy the template below to make fun jack-o'-lanterns that will have everyone talking.
We also have step-by-step instructions to show you how to turn these templates into your own bunny jack-o'-lantern.
Fill your home with flickering lights, spine-chilling vampire bunny faces, or sweet, seasonal bunny creations. We have 12 bunny pumpkin carving templates to choose from of different difficulties so your whole family can join in the fun.
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Cosmic bunny pumpkin lantern
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Friendly bunny pumpkin lantern
Follow the simple guide below to make sure you carve the perfect bunny jack-o'-lantern this Halloween.
Everything you need to make a foolproof bunny-tastic Halloween decoration.
Cut a circle in the top of the pumpkin to form a lid. If you do this at an angle this will help stop it falling in.
Cutting the top of a pumpkin
Scoop out the soft contents, leaving the wall of the pumpkin. An ice cream scoop works well for this.
Scoop out the soft inside of a pumpkin
Copy out the templates at the top of the page. To help we drew a grid on the templates so if you draw this grid first you can then use it to guide you.
Attach the template to the pumpkin using tape.
Attaching the template to a pumpkin before carving
Use a pen to make a dotted line along all the lines on the template. Make sure you pierce the paper each time so that you are left with dotted lines on the pumpkin that will act as a guide. Remember to keep the template to refer to when you are carving.
Marking out the template to a pumpkin before carving
Take a serrated kitchen knife and start by making rough cuts to get the big pieces of pumpkin out first. You can go back and clean up the edges of your design later. It can help to hold the pumpkin in your lap as it is easier when the face is gazing up at you.
Carving a bunny themed pumpkin
Try spreading petroleum jelly on the cut edges as this will help to seal in moisture.
If your pumpkin still shrivels a few days later, it can be revived by soaking in cold water for up to eight hours.
Another great tip is to make a chimney. Simply look to see where the lid has blackened and cut a small hole there to let the heat out.
If your bunny roams near your jack-o'-lantern, light it with an LED tea light instead of a candle. It still glows, and there's no flame for curious noses and whiskers.
Planning to share the leftover pumpkin with your bunny? Find out which parts are safe for bunnies to eat before you start carving.
A medium to large pumpkin, a serrated kitchen knife, a large spoon or ice cream scoop, a pen, some masking tape and one of our free bunny stencils. A printer is handy for the stencil but not essential.
Tape the stencil to the pumpkin, then prick along every line with a pen so you're left with a dotted outline on the skin. Keep the stencil next to you to check against while you carve.
Spread petroleum jelly on the cut edges to seal in moisture. If it starts to shrivel, soak it in cold water for up to eight hours, and cut a small chimney where the lid blackens to let the heat out.
Tim founded Bunnyproof and has kept house rabbits for over 20 years. He runs the Bunny proofing Facebook group, where around 50,000 members share what works in their homes.
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