Contributors from Associated Content have been hard at work sharing some of their best pumpkin carving tips for Halloween 2009. Learn how to make a carved  pumpkin last longer or create the spookiest jack-o-lantern ever. How about decorating it instead of carving it? Associated Content has everything you can think of when it comes to carving pumpkins for Halloween 2009.

How to Keep a Carved Pumpkin from Molding Before Halloween by Carly Hart
Now that you've put all that work into carving the perfect Jack o' Lantern, how do you keep your carved pumpkin from molding before Halloween? Here are a few tips and tricks to preserving a carved pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Stencils: Top 13 Web Sites for Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Patterns by Darrin Atkins
If it's Halloween, it's time for pumpkin carving. Before you start carving that pumpkin, you need to find a good pattern or stencil first and then print it out and tape it to the pumpkin. These Web sites offer great pumpkin carving patterns.

Best AC Content: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Guides 2009 by Elle Bradcliff
Carving a Jack 'O Lantern is one of the central actives of Halloween and comparable to decorating your tree for Christmas. You can create amazing pumpkins with your family that will wow them and your neighbors. Happy carving!

Quick and Easy Ideas for Decorating Your Halloween Pumpkin by Karen Zakavec
Are you pressed for time? Do you want to avoid the mess that comes with carving a Halloween pumpkin? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to quickly decorate a pumpkin for Halloween with no messy cleanup!

How to Carve a Lighted Halloween Pumpkin Treat Holder by Jaipi Sixbear
Carve and preserve your Halloween pumpkin then surprise trick or treaters with this unique lighted Halloween treat holder.

For more spooky Halloween fun, check out Associated Content's Halloween Guide...but don't do it alone....