Instead of a fungi hunt, I went on a pumpkin hunt at the nearby farm shop.
I sought a suitable pumpkin to carve a mushroom-themed pumpkin.
This field used to have a huge plantation of giant pumpkins in assorted colours.
In the crate, there were a few different types of smaller pumpkins.
Some larger ones are on display.
But I prefer to pick mine straight from the ground; it is more fun!
Gosh, it is heavy!
I picked a few for the family to carve and chose the biggest one for my masterpiece! :)
At home, we all started the fun! . I began by sketching my design.
I had never tried carving anything other than a simple monster face on a pumpkin. With so much negativity in the world, I thought I’d carve something nice to look at.
Although I didn’t know how it would turn out, I figured it wouldn’t be a waste if I failed, as I could make pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, and spicy pumpkin seeds to snack on!
I peeled the skin off the areas I wanted to be illuminated. I really enjoyed doing this.
I carved first, then removed the seeds and scraped the inside.
I thought this would help support the mushroom design so it wouldn’t break as I worked.
Then, I added a little window and door!
When I finished, I was pleased with how the pumpkin naturally cast shades across the carving when the light hit it.
I placed it by the doorstep to display, and I couldn’t wait to see it lit up in the dark.
I placed it by the doorstep to display.
I added a little smiley pumpkin inside,
We could not wait to light this up when it's dark!
It was getting a little dark, and we finally lit it up!
It added a magical touch with the sun setting in the background.
It looked amazing when finally illuminated.
It shines brightly in the darkness, with a cheerful baby pumpkin that looks happy and warm inside!
This post is dedicated to 
Blessed All Hallows' Eve to everyone!
Mariah 🍄😊💗