I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween Weekend! The Teal Pumpkin Project has certainly picked up momentum over the past two years, which is a great thing for youth (or youth at heart) with food allergens or other restrictive diets. You can’t scroll a mouse without seeing some great teal pumpkins, which have even been featured in major news outlets online and in print, and I wanted to highlight some of these awesome projects in hopes of giving some inspiration for future years. Here are the submissions I received when I asked people to send me their Teal Pumpkin Project photos, along with a few tips on decorating:
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a great way to get kids involved in pumpkin decorating for a good cause.
Crystal M. , Hagerstown Indiana
Some used ‘non-perishable’ pumpkins, so that they can reuse each year.
Dr. Jean Layton, Bellingham Washington (http://www.drjeanlayton.com/)
I love this glitter idea, it adds a bit of magic!
Sarah M.E. , League City Texas
Consider making your Teal pumpkin into a character! I love this little vampire.
Sonya M. , Peoria Arizona
The traditional Jack O’Lantern face still works on teal pumpkins, without a doubt!
Sarah K. , Virginia Beach Virginia
Modge Podge and lettering makes the message loud and clear in a very clean looking way.
Toni B. , Fargo North Dakota
Even a simple sign near your door gets the point across that you’re participating.
Lynn M. , Manhattan New York / Wood-Ridge New Jersey
If you have a window near your door consider keeping the pumpkin inside, and including a sign for added visibility.
Sarah E. , Collingswood New Jersey
A full display is a great idea if you want to take the teal pumpkin project a little further, especially at some sort of structured trick-or-treating event like in a housing complex or church.
Amanda, Madison Mississippi
I love this traditional take on the Teal Pumpkin Project, I used a trick-or-treating bucket like this for most of my childhood!
Debbie G. , Cleveland Ohio
Attention to detail (sparkled stems, and dotted grooves for example) looks gorgeous on a teal pumpkin!
Michele M. , Gainesville Florida
No indication of your participation it too small, so get crafting with some construction paper!
Jenna, Glen Head New York
Another great display, complete wit a chalk board message, and an electric teal pumpkin!
Marlene G. , Winchester Kentucky
So many fun teal pumpkin project pumpkins. Thanks for building awareness!