Decorating Pumpkins

I found these cute pumpkins over at Parents Magazine.  They have some really great ideas and it's making me consider ditching the old knife carving rountine for a sharpie or paint.  It sure seems more kid friendly too.  {Well, maybe not the sharpie, but anyways...}

So here are a few tips to get you started with painting pumpkins:

1. Layout some old newspapers on the floor or table.


2. Either trace your design on the pumpkin (you can find a picture and print it out) or freehand it.


3. Paint away!

Easy, right?

What are you doing with your pumpkins this year?  Painting or carving?  I'd love to hear.