Tag: pumpkin

And the winner is…..

I can’t thank you all enough for taking part in our Pumpkin Carving Competition and I hope you had as much fun as I did. I do apologize that I moved the goal posts, and allowed you all to vote on the best one. However, I think this is the fairest way to do it. It was our first year and I’ve learned a lot. Next year I will still do the voting but will introduce categories such as child involvement, artistic and traditional.

So, without further adieu…you have all voted for @kangarue as the winner. CONGRATULATIONS. Interestingly this was the one I was going to choose. I’m completely gobsmacked that this was her first attempt. I think you’ll agree that she is a worthy winner.

She’s not only amazing with a knife but also a great twitterer and worth a follow. She’s an Aussie, lover of travel, good food & wine. She’s married to @BoyWonder_UK with 2 Burmese cats. Life is busy with work & Counselling degree.

I can’t wait to see what you all come up with next year.

Thanks again.

Vote for Your Favourite Pumpkin

Thanks to everyone for joining into our Pumpkin Carving competition. I hope you had as much fun as I did. As it was the first year I didn’t think it through properly and I‘m absolutely stunned at the quality of the entries. Next year, I may have to have categories (adult, fun, spooky, etc). It was nearly impossible to choose a winner so I’m throwing it back at you. I’ve chosen my favourite 5 and now it’s your turn to vote for your favourite. Voting will close at 10pm. Please feel free to ask your friends to vote for you.

1.) Leaf Design by Nurture Store


Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
2.) In the Night Garden by Single Mummy One in a Million


Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
3.) Vamping it Up by @kangarue


Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
4.) Charlie and Lola by Missie Lizzie


Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
5.) Boo! By Emma age 38 and a half


Next
Next
Next
[polldaddy poll=4014977]

Pumpkin Carving Competition

I don’t know if it’s the Canadian in me but I love Halloween and sometimes I wish it would take off a bit more here in the UK, but understand why it hasn’t.  I grew up with it as a kid and I don’t read anymore into it than kids getting dressed up, scaring the hell out of each other, blagging loads of sweets off the neighbours, maybe throwing the odd rotten egg and soaping a few cars.  So, to get into the Halloween spirit I’m hosting a Pumpkin Carving Competition.

Unfortunately, the only thing I’m able to offer in the way of a prize is to feature the winning entry on my blog with a mini bio!  Hey, you may get a couple of new followers and of course you’ll secure ‘bragging rights’!

The rules are simple

  1. Carve a pumpkin; however, if you’re in a pinch I’d be more than happy with any gourd, courgettes, satsumas, etc.
  2. Take a photo of it and submit it to me.  Please see ways to submit below.
  3. It has to have been carved this year (2010).  So no digging through the archives.
  4. You must have carved it yourself or with your kids.  To stop people submitting sneaky Google images it would be great if you, your kids or your pet could appear in the photo.  But, don’t worry too much if this isn’t possible
  5. Competition closes at sunset (in the UK) on the 31st of October 2010.  I will announce the winner later that night.

How to submit your photo.

  1. If you’re a blogger, write a post and add the link to the Linky below (in response box add your name)
  2. If you’re not, you can Twitpic it and use the twitpic address and add it to the Linky (in response box add your name)
  3. If you have no idea how to do any of this you can always send the photo to me and I’ll add it for you.

Please drop me a line if you have any questions.

Good luck and get carving!

Please note: I will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred during this competition.  So, if you cut anything off don’t come crying to me!