Get inspired for Halloween with these creative carving ideas by Queens native Ray. Starting off as a teacher, Ray began dabbling in pumpkin sculpting with students for classroom projects. After having several of his designs requested by student parents, Ray realized the potential in his talents and began offering his sculptures off to local hotels and restaurants. Fast-forward a few years later, and Ray is now the two time winner of the Food Network’s Challenge Show “Outrageous Pumpkins” and has even sculpted pumpkins that have been showcased in the President Quarters of the White House. We might not all be able to create something so fabulously fun, but at least we can be inspired!