Patch Picks: Not Your Traditional Jack-O'-Lantern

Looking for something other than ghouls and gore for your Halloween display? Patch has you covered for your Halloween pumpkin needs. O’Fallon has several places to help you create a spirited display, without ever stepping foot into a temporary Halloween store. If you are not the creative sort, several area shops have ready-made pumpkin décor to add a touch of elegance to the holiday.

• Create your own work of art with this idea for an elegant, embellished pumpkin: You will need one craft pumpkin found at , carbon paper which can be found at any office supply store, a pen and a paint pen. Simply trace your design onto the craft pumpkin using a pen and carbon paper, then paint your design with a paint pen.
• Dardenne Prairie Produce Market has mums, hay bales and pumpkins for your decorating needs. A traditional jack-o'-lantern carved from one of their large pumpkins will put a smile on any trick-or-treater’s face.
• For a jack-o'-lantern that you can use over and over, head to Michaels, where they will custom carve a re-usable craft pumpkin with your text and one of their holiday designs. Add lighting to the inside of the pumpkin for a jack-o-lantern experience without the mess of carving a fresh one. For an elegant pumpkin display, pick up several of their small, colored pumpkins to
• has a variety of decorative pumpkins including sparkling, light up pumpkins or elegantly gilded, monogramed pumpkins.
• Pizzazz Gifts on Highway K can set the stage for your Halloween display with tasteful Halloween tableware and pumpkins. Check out their large, stuffed pillow pumpkin for something a bit different and out of the ordinary.