In the inspo video from Barbara Costello, she gave a bunch of helpful tips for pumpkin carving in the caption. “Do’s and Don’ts of Pumpkin Carving,” Babs wrote, before offering a list of important tips: “1. Carve from bottom. That way you have the stem to hold onto and you can easily slip the pumpkin right over a candle or flashlight. 2. Hold pumpkin in your lap to carve. You will have a much steadier pumpkin to cut. 3. Use a red dry erase marker to sketch your design. It erases easily and if you miss a spot, it blends in. 4. Use a hand mixer to clean out your pumpkin. 5. Use cookie cutters and a rubber mallet to carve your design. 6. Cover all cut surfaces with Vaseline to keep the pumpkin moist after carving. Pumpkins should last 1-2 weeks carved! 7. Sprinkle some cinnamon on the inside top of your pumpkin for festive pumpkin spice smell when a candle is lit inside the pumpkin.”
The video, which has over 4 million likes, obviously worked for plenty of viewers. One user commented, “My God, Babs, you NEVER fail to impress and teach me something new and inspiring.” Another wrote, “Amazing.”