With Halloween almost upon us, it's the perfect time for spooky reads (Goosebumps, anyone?), literary costumes (I'm leaning toward Katniss), and, of course, pumpkin carving. But why carve a regular old jack-o-lantern when you could carve one inspired by your favorite YA novel? Our friends over at This is Teen had that same question; luckily, they're rockstars when it comes to bookish crafts, and as part of their weekly WednesDIY series, they posted some free YA-inspired stencils that are perfect for pumpkin carving. (Or, as they call it, making "book-o-lanterns.")
Check out some of our favorite stencils below. For the complete collection, head on over to This is Teen's Tumblr. We'd love to see your pictures! Share 'em using #yapumpkins! For more from This is Teen, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest. Happy carving!
To use these stencils, simply open the images in a new tab and print them out. Tape them to your pumpkin and let the carving begin! (Important note: All black and gray areas of the designs are areas that should be cut out. White areas are pumpkin. Hope that makes sense!)
