If you're like me, chances are good that you're fresh out of Halloween pumpkin carving ideas. This slideshow of clever Jack-o-lanterns is sure to ignite your creative spark. From political pumpkins for wannabe pundits to geektastic Jack-o-lanterns that honor blogs, Mario and Harry Potter all in one fell swoop, it's time to get carving!
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40 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Ideas
From 'Harry Potter' Pumpkins to Political Jack-o-Lanterns:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 31, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Stars Wars Pumpkins
Spooky Sith-O-Lanterns
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Villain Pumpkin Carvings
Festive Tributes to the Eerie Halloween Season
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Extreme Pumpkins
Coolest Carvings & Contests
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Jack-O-Lantern Inspiration Sites
Walyou Pumpkin Carvings Spark Ghoulish Ideas
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Nerdy Pumpkin Creations
Funny Pumpkin Carvings Celebrate the Nerd in All of Us
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Evil Vegetable Body Art
10 Killer Pumpkin Tattoos
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Political Pumpkins
Obamalanterns & Sarah Palinkins
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Sculptural Pumpkins
Carving With Props
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Geek Pumpkins
Jack o' Lanterns for Gamers
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Harry Potter Pumpkins
Muggles Celebrating Halloween
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Big Mac Pumpkin
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Dremel Cordless Pumpkin Carver
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Extreme Halloween Exteriors
10 Pumpkin Houses
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Extreme Halloween Photoshopping
Worth1000 Jack O' Lantern Contest
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Geektastic Halloween Carvings
Tech-Themed Pumpkins Get You Inspired for the Holiday
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DIY Studded Pumpkins
Eddie Borgo Puts Signature Look on Halloween Staple
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Nail-Studded Jack o' Lanterns
Extreme Pumpkins (UPDATE)
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Water-Powered Pumpkin Eater
Fluidcut Waterjet
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Orange Skin
Celebrity Shades of Pumpkin Make for Major Peau Faux Pas
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Pumpkin Baby Costumes
10 Infant Halloween Jack o' Lanterns
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Modern Art Pumpkins
From Louis Vuitton to Graffiti-Inspired Jack-o'-Lanterns
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Floating Jack o' Lanterns
The Pumpkin Boat
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Partisan Pumpkins
Political Jack o' Lanterns from Both Parties
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Teen Dracula Gourds
The Vampire Diaries Pumpkin Will Make Teens Scream
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Pets as Pumpkins
10 Jack o' Lantern Costumes
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Limited Edition Halloween Branding
From Spooky Soda to Pumpkin Ice Cream
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Spooky Beverage Coolers
Illuminated Pumpkin Ice Cubes for Halloween Drinks
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Giant Pumpkin Growing
The Next Hip Hobby?
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The Danger of Giant Pumpkins
691kg Beast Squashes Opposition (Halloween Special)
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Halloween Shirt Equalizers
LED Sound-Activated Pumpkin T-Shirt is Musically Fun
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Turkey in a Box
A Thanksgiving Pumpkin
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Pumpkinmobiles
Rinspeed E2 is a Fiat 500 Mod at the Geneva Auto Show 2009
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DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns
High-Tech Halloween Decor
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Undecided Voter Pumpkins
Politically Confused Jack'o'Lanterns
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Gourd Illuminators
The Sword Pumpkin Illuminator is a Safe Way to Light Up
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DIY Wind-Up Jack o' Lanterns
Make Your Own Musical Pumpkins
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Retro-Pop Superbands
‘Tinted Windows' Unites Hanson, Smashing Pumpkins and Friends
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