Finally, a great way to select a pumpkin carving pattern.
Browse our free stencils, from a witch face pumpkin carving to an owl pumpkin carving.
Finally, a great way to select a pumpkin carving pattern.
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Tape it to your pumpkin and outline the pattern with pinpricks before carving your masterpiece.
Owl Pumpkin Stencil
Carve thiswoodland stencilinto your pumpkin.
It’s one of our favorite and easiest pumpkin carving ideas.
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Haunted Mansion Stencil
You’ll carve the moon and windows from this eerie structure.
Just print our free pumpkin carving pattern and you’re good to go.
Carved Haunted Mansion
Black marker provides the mansion silhouette; your carving does the rest.
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Cute Owl Pumpkin
This adorable owl pumpkin is a great fall project for advanced Halloween pumpkin carvers.
You’ll need an etching tool and a cutting knife.
We found it was easiest to use a rotary tool to etch all the details.
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Although this stencil takes some time to carve, the resulting pumpkins are stunning.
Frankenstein Stencil
Look no further for pumpkin carving ideas.
You should bolt to the pumpkin patch to pick up the perfect gourd to carve Frank’s face.
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Carved Frankenstein
This monster’s all a-glow in your display.
Place the carved pumpkin in a wood crate and surround it with seasonal gourds and fall leaves.
Scarecrow Pumpkin
Carving out a moon behind the scarecrow design makes this easy Halloween pumpkin really glow.
Try etching the teeth, rather than carving, for a creative display.
There’s no etching required for this fun Halloween pumpkin design.
Carved Nervous Face
This guy is even more expressive when he’s carved.
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Display him on your front porch with a battery-operated tea light candle.
Deer Pumpkin Stencil
This deer pumpkin stencil doesn’t require any carving at all.
Simply etch away the pumpkin’s skin to reveal the design.
It’ll help the pumpkin last longer.
Sugar Skull Pumpkin Stencil
Greet guests with these festivecarved sugar skull pumpkinsguaranteed to give a fright.
This is a great Halloween decor project for advanced carvers.
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Sugar Skull Pumpkin Carved
Mini pumpkins placed on tall candleholders help create afestive pumpkin display.
Zombie Pumpkin Stencil
Serve up a little spookiness with this carved zombie pumpkin.
Etched grass and crows help set the eerie scene.
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Carved Zombie Stencil
No need for elaborate pumpkin carving ideas.
The zombie hand reaching out of the earth really stands out in the finishedpumpkin carving.
Angry Face Stencil
An angry pumpkin face will have trick-or-treaters approaching the front door with caution.
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Carved Angry Face Stencil
Glaring eyes glow when you put a candle inside this jack-o'-lantern.
Carved Trick-or-Treat
The message really pops after you’ve finished carving.
The stars also add a nice glowing effect.
Place these at your doorstep to welcome trick-or-treaters.
Witch Stencil
Carved pumpkinsdon’t get creepier than this.
Use your carving tools to bring this witchy pumpkin to life.
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She’ll evoke a cackling good mood for Halloween night.
Carved Witch
Bet your trick-or-treaters will love this glowing witch face on your doorstep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pumpkins were originally carved to ward away evil spirits.
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They were meant as a form of protection for the home and everyone living inside of it.
Start by carving a hole at the bottom of the pumpkin and removing the guts with a scoop.
Then use a stencil and a pin tool to poke holes around the stencil lines.
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