Pumpkin Carving 101

Okay, I've just spent over 20 minutes at the store buying the most non-blemished pumpkin I could find to carve for the kids during circletime tomorrow. Trouble is, I have NEVER carved a pumpkin in my life. I have all these great tips so far-use a sharp knife, cut the top at an angle so that it will sit back on without falling in, use a water-based marker to draw on your design before carving it out.

Allright, it's time for all you lurkers out there to speak up (and NOT with any spam. You know who you are). What are some good pumpkin-carving tips I might have misssed? And don't you dare not respond with suggestions...I know your names and IP addresses. :P

HELP!!!