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\"\"<\/a>Step away from the carving knife! We know that the spirit of Halloween might not feel the same without going Friday-the-13th on an unsuspecting pumpkin. But this year, make good with the gourds! We\u2019re talking a little less violence, and a little more ingenuity. Try using unconventional materials! The Elfster team recently gave it a go, and came up with this rollicking gang of garden ghouls! Now, we admit, these guys are about as intimidating as a team of teacup poodles\u2026but they’re also every bit as cute! Use a cornucopia of less popular grocery store finds, and you can craft a creepy crew of your own! Here\u2019s how…<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Boniatos<\/strong> make beefy bodies for these little imps. With their irregular shape, and natural divots and dimples, it isn\u2019t hard to picture these potato-like roots as tiny trolls!<\/p>\n

\u2022 A<\/strong> Yellow Squash<\/strong> might not look appetizing with a case of the warts that would make a toad blush, but that very quality makes it all the better for Halloween decor. Just turn the squash upside down, and voila! A knobby stalk becomes a crooked nose. Half of the work is done for you!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Baby Sweet Potatoes<\/strong> also make excellent schnozzles for these grubby grumps. And for lips that say \u201cBoo!\u201d, just cut a round sliver or two.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Pearl Onions<\/strong> are truly nature\u2019s \u201cgoogly eyes\u201d and should be used as such whenever possible. The roots look like natural pupils, but to enhance the surprised look, simply glue a black paper hole-punch in the middle.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mini Indian Corn Cobs<\/strong>, though hardly substantial enough to eat, sure make great teeth for these garden goblins. The husks can also be used to portray mischievous mustaches and eyebrows!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ginger Root<\/strong> really reaches out and grabs you when used as a pair of calloused \u201cmonster hands\u201d. It will also make your gnomes look like they\u2019ve dug themselves up from the grave!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Finally, match sticks<\/strong> bring the whole project together. If you\u2019re like us and can\u2019t bear to bring a knife to your adorable creations, just use these tiny dowels to attach the parts.\u00a0 (They also add a spark of whimsy to your little buddy’s custom-made propeller hat!)<\/p>\n

This Halloween, for guilt-free decorating, take our advice.\u00a0 Try your hand at no-knife crafting\u2026 And no one gets hurt!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Step away from the carving knife! We know that the spirit of Halloween might not feel the same without going Friday-the-13th on an unsuspecting pumpkin. But this year, make good with the gourds! We\u2019re talking a little less violence, and a little more ingenuity…<\/div>\n

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