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BBBS PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST!
DETAILS:
CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL!
GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR MATCH, FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR COWORKERS
AND CARVE A PUMPKIN USING THE BBBS SYMBOL AS A PART OF YOUR
DESIGN! TAKE A PICTURE WITH THE PUMPKIN WHEN IT'S FINISHED,
POST IT TO OUR FACEBOOK WALL, AND THE WINNER WILL BE
ANNOUNCED ON THE AFTERNOON OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH!
THE BBBS SYMBOL STENCIL IS ATTACHED ALONG WITH PUMPKIN
CARVING DIRECTIONS FROM WWW.ZOMBIEPUMPKINS.COM.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS CARVE YOUR PUMPKIN WITH AN
ADULT PRESENT!
THE WINNER WILL BE AWARDED BBBS T-SHIRTS FOR THE CARVING TEAM!
For more thorough instructions, with plenty of demonstration photos,
visit the Instructions page at www.zombiepumpkins.com
Find a pumpkin that is big enough to fit the pumpkin pattern you want to carve. One with a nice
smooth side will make your work easier. You'll also need a carving kit. At the very least the kit
should come with small sawtooth blades. A kit might also come with a scoop and poker tool.
Serious carvers might consider picking up a Zombie Pumpkins Pro Pumpkin Carving Tool.
Create a lid in the top of the pumpkin with a knife or sturdy carving tool, cutting at an inward
angle so your lid won't fall inside. Remove most of the seeds and strings with your hands. Then
use a scoop tool or big spoon to scrape the inner walls of the pumpkin to about 1" thick where the
design will be. To get carving quicker, try the Pumpkin Gutter on an electric drill.
After printing your pattern, trim off the excess paper around the design, and tape the pattern
securely to the pumpkin. You can cut slits or pleat the paper to help it wrap around the surface.
Then using a poker tool or push pin, poke holes (just enough to pierce the paper and pumpkin
skin) along the lines of the pattern. Another option is to use Saral Transfer Paper, which saves
time, compared poking holes.
Holding your carving saw tool like a pencil, push it straight into the pumpkin on one of the lines
you transferred. Begin sawing (up and down motion) following the lines. To keep the surface
stable as you carve, try to cut out the small pieces first, and work your way from the middle
outward. When done carving, poke the pieces out gently. Some may have to me pushed out from
the inside. Look at your original paper pattern for reference. You'll be removing the areas that are
shaded grey.
A quick rinse in the sink will give your finished pumpkin a hydration head start. To keep the
design from shriveling, you can coat the cut edges with petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) to seal in
the pumpkin's moisture. When not on display, store your pumpkin in a cool place. You can also
cover the pumpkin with plastic wrap, to keep it from drying out. If your design does start to
shrivel, a soak in water for a few hours can bring it back to life.
Light a small candle and place it inside your pumpkin. Using a glass candle holder will make it
safer and prevent the flame from blowing out. A long utility lighter with a trigger can help light the
candle at the bottom of the pumpkin. With a small or enclosed pumpkin, a safe step would be to
cut a hole in the lid to act as a vent. To keep things extra safe, consider battery powered lights,
which come in a variety of colors.
Find a dark location. Try using some subtle indirect light to show a hint of the pumpkin surface,
while letting the inner glow shine brightest. Camera flash will over-light the surface of the pumpkin, so turn off the flash. Steady your camera on something stable, a tripod if you have one. If
your camera allows, try different exposure times and aperture settings, to get the desired effect.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
The “BBBS Pumpkin Carving Contest” is sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities (BBBSGTC).
This contest is governed by these official rules. By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by
these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest, as
determined by BBBSGTC and its agents, are final in all respects. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local
laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Any questions,
comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to BBBSGTC, not Facebook.
ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of their respective countries where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen
(18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account prior to the
beginning of the Contest Period. BBBSGTC has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins at October 15, 2015 Noon CST and ends at October 30, 2015, noon CST. All entries
(submissions) must be received on or before the time stated during that submission period. BBBSGTC reserves the
right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.
HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the Sweepstakes through the BBBSGTC Facebook Page. You can find the directions on the Sponsor’s
Facebook Page. Entrants must follow all directions in the informational packet.
You may post as many times as you wish.
WINNER SELECTION
All eligible entries received during the Submission Period will gathered into a database at the end of the
Submission Period. A winner will be chosen at random.
The winners will be announced on or about October 30, 2015 on or about noon CST. Announcement and
instructions for prize will be announced on the BBBSGTC Facebook Page. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring
the BBBSGTC Facebook Page for prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this
sweepstakes. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached by Administrator within fifteen (15) days, or if the prize
is returned as undeliverable, that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize.
PRIZES:
Grand Prize: BBBSGTC T-Shirts for everyone pictured in the winning post.
Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically
listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt
and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. ALL
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
Prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Sponsor and its respective
parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or
other errors in the offer or administration of the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, errors in any printing
or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize.
Any attempt to damage the content or operation of this Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to possible legal
action by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the Sweepstakes, without notice,
and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the Sweepstakes cannot be conducted
as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond
Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes. In the
event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect
entries at issue. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives,
and any telephone network or service providers, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of
entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission,
interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the
inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS
SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM,
ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY
RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
SWEEPSTAKES AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON. SPONSOR AND ITS
PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRIZE. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES,
AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM
RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE
SWEEPSTAKES.
PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants BBBSGTC permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity
purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORS
This sweepstakes is sponsored by:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
2550 University Ave W
Suite 410N
St. Paul, MN 55114
Any questions regarding this Sweepstakes should be directed to BBBS Pumpkin Carving Contest at
spiper@bigstwincities.org