An Orange In A Pumpkin Disguise

October 26, 2012 By 14 Comments

 Want some mini jack ‘o lanterns for around the house?
Try using an orange (or in this case a tangerine) instead of a mini pumpkin!

This is going to be another one of those technical, hard to follow tutorials…just kidding! It is actually another one of those where you don’t even need a tutorial!

Cut off the top. I used a craft knife because it has a thin blade and is easy to maneuver.

Scoop out the insides.

Draw a face. After drawing the face with a black permanent marker, I used the craft knife to do the carving. I thought about doing the carving before removing the inside of the tangerine because of how thin the peel is but I wasn’t sure how big of a mess it would make.

I suggest using a flameless candle inside so that the peel doesn’t burn!

Knock, Knock!
Who’s There?
Orange!
Orange Who?
Orange You Glad I’m A Jack ‘O Lantern?

Do your kids like Knock Knock jokes? What’s their favorite?

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Filed Under: Autumn, craft

Comments

  1. Stephanie @ henry happened says:
    October 26, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    that’s a great idea! I always appreciate a miniature :)

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  2. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says:
    October 26, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    What a great idea Tonia.

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  3. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says:
    October 26, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    What a cute idea! And probably smells good too! :) Have a happy weekend! xx Holly

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  4. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says:
    October 27, 2012 at 2:26 am

    OMG!! I LOVE THAT! So clever, I might just have to steal it :)

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  5. Betsy says:
    October 27, 2012 at 4:29 am

    Very cute idea! And I received my Kit Kats this morning. Thank You!

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  6. Jodi S says:
    October 27, 2012 at 11:41 am

    what a good idea to use tangerines for mini pumpkin look alikes :) easier to carve than an actual small pumpkin too I am sure!

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  7. thepaintedapron.com says:
    October 27, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    That is super cute! Great idea too, I have been lamenting that I don’t have enough mini pumpkins for some tabletops and decorations I want to do for Thanksgiving, and oranges will be a perfect substitution! Thanks for the inspirations!
    Jenna

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  8. Debra Kapellakis says:
    October 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    simple fun cute, just my kinda project

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  9. Jacqueline says:
    October 30, 2012 at 2:22 am

    This is so adorable! What a great idea :) I’d love to see you over at Raindrops on Roses! http://jacqparsons.blogspot.com/

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