If you mean using the pumpkin to create crafts, you could always add little gourds to create different animals, or you can cook the pumpkins to create treats to decorate. If you would like to make crafts that look like pumpkins, there are many ideas online, and in books. On Crayola's website, they have instructions on making a pumpkin out of paper strips. In a book, I found something about using wood to create a pumpkin. Just use whatever is lying around the house and your imagination, to create a pumpkin.
Some creative ideas for a pumpkin painting craft include creating a galaxy-themed pumpkin, painting a pumpkin to look like a favorite book character, or using metallic paints to create a shiny and unique design.
Lots of websites offer craft ideas for Halloween, espcially pumpkin creations. Please see the folowing for more information: www.celebrationideasonline.com/halloween-craft-idea.html
You can find craft ideas on how to make ghost bags and other types of bags at www.allcrafts.net/halloween. You can get idea on ghost bags, pumpkin bags, and much more.
You could look for a cook book. There can be some recipes that could give you ideas. An alternative would be using movie references to try to recreate a facial expression.
A craft Pumpkin
You can find some awesome patterns for decorating a pumpkin at http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/pumpkins. You can also find more ideas at http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pumpkin-decorating-1009
There are many site you find some good craft ideas for kids. Some of them are enchanted learning, craft-kits, deviant art, organic-items and many more.
a jack-o-lantern by using a torch and a pumpkin
With halloween right around the corner, its never too early to get started! A great place to get pumpkin craft ideas online is at www.michaels.com (they also have stores located througout the united states) and http://www.craftideas.info/html/pumpkin_crafts.html. Both offer scary, fun, and creative ways to use a pumkin.
There are some amazing options available for pumpkin decorating ideas. Some of the many sites offering interesting and fun ideas are Martha Stewart, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living and Pinterest.
Why not go to the best. Good Housekeeping has an excellent site that has many popular ideas. You can see them at www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/...ideas/...pumpkin-decorating
At familyfun.go.com you will find some cute pumpkin carving designs and ideas that you can do with your kids. You should also go to www.paperpumpkins.com and look at some of the stencils that they have.