# Mummified Pumpkin Carvings Mr. Mummy Pumpkin is More Exotic Than Other Halloween Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2013-09-20 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-mummy-pumpkin References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/09/17/I-Simply-Love-Your-Mummy-Pumpkin/) & [bhg](http://www.bhg.com/halloween/pumpkin-decorating/mr-mummy-pumpkin/?socsrc=bhgpin090312mummypumpkin) Halloween is fast approaching and that means people have to start thinking about what direction they would like to go this year; the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin carving project may inspire some people to embrace an exotic Egyptian take on the [popular scary holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection). Foregoing the use of the typical [orange pumpkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur) for a [white one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-retail-packaging), people might enjoy the change of pace. Conceived by the fine folk over at Better Homes and Gardens, a step-by-step guide for creating a Mr. Mummy Pumpkin is listed on the publication's website. Needing nothing more than a marker, paring knife, ice cream scoop, toothpicks, black marbles and glue, the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin will come to life before a person knows it. Whether used at a party or on the stoop of a house, the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin will be a hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Halloween Decor:** Embrace an exotic Egyptian take on Halloween with the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin carving project. - **Alternative Pumpkin Carving:** Forego the use of the typical orange pumpkin for a white one and try the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin. - **DIY Halloween Crafts:** Create your own Mr. Mummy Pumpkin with a step-by-step guide provided by Better Homes and Gardens. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Incorporate exotic Halloween decor like the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin into home decorations. - **Publishing:** Publish step-by-step guides and craft ideas for holidays like Halloween. - **Event Planning:** Incorporate unique and DIY crafts like the Mr. Mummy Pumpkin into Halloween party decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Spooky Bubble Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-bubble-bath.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mummy-wrapped-monster-taco.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Dressed-Up Bourbon Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-whiskey.md)