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Carving Instructions: Step: 1 Draw and Cut Lid: Draw an octagon or circular shape with a notch to help align the lid or bottom when replacing it. Use your saw carefully cutting along the line in an up and down motion at a 45 degree angle. Step: 2 Clean and Scrape: Clean out as much seeds and strings by pumpkin scoop as you can. The pumpkin inner wall is approximately 1 inches thick. Step: 3 Attach Pattern: Select your pattern and trim around the edge of the design leaving a 1/2 inch border. Tape your pattern to the flattest and smoothest surface area of your pumpkin. Step:4 Transfer Pattern: Use the pounce wheel to transfer the pattern, rolling along the cut lines in the pattern. When the design is completely transferred, remove the paper pattern. Step: 5 Using the Drill: Hold the drill to the surface of the pumpkin and gently puncture the surface with the tip of the drill. Turn the drill clockwise while pressing into the pumpkin until you have drilled completely through to the hollow inside. Step: 6 Carving your pumpkin: Hold your saw at a 90 degree angle to prevent it from breaking and applying a gentle pressure as you begin to saw. Insert it straight into the pumpkin and begin to saw in a continuous up and down motion connecting the dots Remove all carved and loose pumpkin pieces.
About
Directions
Carving Instructions: Step: 1 Draw and Cut Lid: Draw an octagon or circular shape with a notch to help align the lid or bottom when replacing it. Use your saw carefully cutting along the line in an up and down motion at a 45 degree angle. Step: 2 Clean and Scrape: Clean out as much seeds and strings by pumpkin scoop as you can. The pumpkin inner wall is approximately 1 inches thick. Step: 3 Attach Pattern: Select your pattern and trim around the edge of the design leaving a 1/2 inch border. Tape your pattern to the flattest and smoothest surface area of your pumpkin. Step:4 Transfer Pattern: Use the pounce wheel to transfer the pattern, rolling along the cut lines in the pattern. When the design is completely transferred, remove the paper pattern. Step: 5 Using the Drill: Hold the drill to the surface of the pumpkin and gently puncture the surface with the tip of the drill. Turn the drill clockwise while pressing into the pumpkin until you have drilled completely through to the hollow inside. Step: 6 Carving your pumpkin: Hold your saw at a 90 degree angle to prevent it from breaking and applying a gentle pressure as you begin to saw. Insert it straight into the pumpkin and begin to saw in a continuous up and down motion connecting the dots Remove all carved and loose pumpkin pieces.
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Learn more about how to place an order here.
Then, when you arrive at the store of your choice, use the Instacart app to notify us. Depending on the store, a shopper or store employee will bring the groceries to your car, or you can pick them up at the designated area.
Learn more about pickup orders here.
- Delivery fees start at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35. Fees vary for one-hour deliveries, club store deliveries, and deliveries under $35.
- Service fees vary and are subject to change based on factors like location and the number and types of items in your cart. Orders containing alcohol have a separate service fee.
- Tipping is optional but encouraged for delivery orders. It's a great way to show your shopper appreciation and recognition for excellent service. 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper who delivers your order.
With an optional Instacart+ membership, you can get $0 delivery fee on every order over $35 and lower service fees too.
Instacart pickup cost:
- There may be a "pickup fee" (equivalent to a delivery fee for pickup orders) on your pick up order that is typically $1.99 for non-Instacart+ members. Instacart+ membership waives this like it would a delivery fee.
- Pick up orders have no service fees, regardless of non-Instacart+ or Instacart+ membership.
Learn more about Instacart pricing here.
You can set item and delivery instructions in advance, as well as chat directly with your shopper while they shop and deliver your items. You can tell the shopper to:
- Find Best Match: By default, your shopper will use their best judgement to pick a replacement for your item.
- Pick Specific Replacement: You can pick a specific alternative for the shopper to purchase if your first choice is out-of-stock.
- Don't Replace: For items you'd rather not replace, choose "Don't replace" to get a refund if the item is out of stock.
Learn more about instructions for specific items or replacements here.
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If an order never came, or you get someone else's order, you can reach out to Instacart Customer Experience.