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?
Jacqueline says
October 30, 2012 at 2:22 amThis is so adorable! What a great idea 🙂 I’d love to see you over at Raindrops on Roses! http://jacqparsons.blogspot.com/
Tonia L says
October 30, 2012 at 1:42 pmThanks Jacqueline! I will stop by!
Debra Kapellakis says
October 27, 2012 at 4:01 pmsimple fun cute, just my kinda project
thepaintedapron.com says
October 27, 2012 at 12:23 pmThat 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
Tonia L says
October 30, 2012 at 3:10 pmThanks Jenna! Just don’t make them too early or they get dried out!
Jodi S says
October 27, 2012 at 11:41 amwhat a good idea to use tangerines for mini pumpkin look alikes 🙂 easier to carve than an actual small pumpkin too I am sure!
Tonia L says
October 30, 2012 at 3:12 pmYes, it was way easier to carve! I actually had to be careful because the peel cut so easily!
Betsy says
October 27, 2012 at 4:29 amVery cute idea! And I received my Kit Kats this morning. Thank You!
Tonia L says
October 30, 2012 at 3:13 pmYay! I hope they weren’t melted like the ones that were sent to another winner who lives in North Carolina!
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
October 27, 2012 at 2:26 amOMG!! I LOVE THAT! So clever, I might just have to steal it 🙂
Tonia L says
October 29, 2012 at 3:05 amThanks Lyuba…I hope you do!
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says
October 26, 2012 at 3:22 pmWhat a cute idea! And probably smells good too! 🙂 Have a happy weekend! xx Holly
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
October 26, 2012 at 2:59 pmWhat a great idea Tonia.
Stephanie @ henry happened says
October 26, 2012 at 2:03 pmthat’s a great idea! I always appreciate a miniature 🙂