AnswerMost likely you can find that at Michael's store. It has crafts and all sorts of stuff. You can paint and color all sorts of cool stuff to do. You can even keep your kids pre-occupied

AnswerKmart is a great place to shop for pumpkin carving templates and kits. They carry a while selection of templates and tools needed to carving not only pumpkins, but melons as well.

AnswerPumpkin stencils are easy to use if you have worked with them before. Just like any other tool, you would have to feel comfortable with using that tool. If you're not comfortable with using a stencil, then I suggest that you stick with the butter knife.