Editor’s Tip: Try making a lasting pumpkin planter for your fall front porch. To make this easy pumpkin carving: Editor’s Tip: Cut the opening on the back of the pumpkin and secure the lid with toothpicks after a candle is in place. Editor’s Tip: Use different types of carving tools to accomplish the various sizes of cutouts for this design. Editor’s Tip: After completing the design, spray with varnish to set the paint so you can use it as an outdoor Halloween decoration.