Position the pumpkin so the stem is centered where the nose should sit. (Tip: If the pumpkin wobbles, try securing an acorn or two at the base with hot glue to create anchoring feet).

Make a witch by using the stem as a nose. This "melting witch" is accompanied by carved pumpkin "fingers" that require more advanced carving techniques. TKTK ...

45 45. Witch Creative carving means changing up the pumpkins stance sometimes. Here, the stem plays the role of nose. Outstanding result, even if the carving isn't as precise as we'd like.

Shape, stem, color: picking the perfect pumpkin Published: Oct. 13, 2007, 5:36 p.m. By Noelle Crombie | The Oregonian/OregonLive ...