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60 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Personalize Your Porch Decor

Use these free Halloween pumpkin stencils to create a festive front porch display.

Use these printable pumpkin carving stencils as starting patterns to create cute (or creepy!) Halloween pumpkins that will delight trick-or-treaters. If you're searching for designs you can personalize, these free Halloween stencils range from beginner's to advanced skills. Just pick your favorite pumpkin carving stencil , cut it out, and trace. Once you're ready, the creative pumpkin carving begins.

These are our best free printable pumpkin carving stencils.

Wide Smile Stencil

Crack a smile—this beginner's Halloween stencil of a grinning face is the perfect starting point for a whole set of amusing jack-o'-lanterns. For the perfect Halloween display, place these happy pumpkin faces around your front porch.

Flower Pumpkin Stencils

Late-season blooms last even longer when carved into bright pumpkins. Choose the type, number, and placement of flowers based on the size and shape of your gourd, and use our free flower stencils to create a carved bouquet. For a different approach (or for a pumpkin with a flat side), use the stem or bottom of the fruit as a blossom center and carve the petals around it.

Monstera Pumpkins

Turn your favorite houseplants into hip carved pumpkins with our free monstera stencil. An eye-catching variety of pumpkin colors—orange, green, gray—up the drama of these leafy silhouettes. For a bright glow, fully carve around the outline. For a more subtle contrast, etch to remove the skin and some of the flesh without carving all the way through.

Frank-O’-Lantern

Marty Baldwin

Primitive stitches, a long, rough stem, and the glow of undead eyes give this monster the Halloween look we know and love. Choose a pumpkin that is still partly green, and ask the pumpkin farm to leave plenty of dried growth at the top. After all, Frankenstein’s original monster was put together with mismatched parts and minimal precision! 

Honeycomb Pumpkins

This buzz worthy gathering of petite pumpkins is sweet as can be. The honeycomb works best on firm pumpkins that will hold their shape despite the intricate carvings. Avoid enlarging this design to fit your squash—the less intact the flesh is, the more delicate the pumpkin will become. For a more durable comb, use the etching technique to remove skin but keep the flesh, like the bee shapes. Unetched details like the bee stripes add contrast.

Fake Snakes

Ranking among the creepiest ever, this design is so easy to create! With so many species of serpents available in realistic rubber, you’re sure to find plenty to slither in and out of your gourds. Cut a hole in the bottom of a pumpkin and clean it out. Then, simply drill holes randomly and weave the rubber snakes in and out. 

Fall Quote Pumpkin

Greet visitors throughout the season with this friendly gourd. If etched on an uncut pumpkin, the design will be visible during the day, and your pumpkin will last longer! If you want it to show up at night, cut and clean out the inside and add a battery-operated light. Trace our free template onto a piece of thick plastic cling film to easily transfer the pattern to the pumpkin.

Succulent Pumpkin Stencil

Hit the pumpkin patch in search of a perfectly green gourd. This succulent pumpkin stencil is easy to carve, and the etched details in the center make this simple carved pumpkin look more intricate than it really is. To make a carved pumpkin last longer, soak it in a solution of one part vinegar to 10 parts water before you start cutting.

Houseplant Pumpkin Stencil

Fall is typically the season for mums and sunflowers, but who says you can't display a different kind of plant on your front steps this autumn? Turn your favorite houseplant into a carved pumpkin with our free stencil. Cut out the entire shape, or leave some elements etched for a more detailed look.

Creepy Critters

Rubber rodents are a Halloween staple, so they’re easy to find during the season. Clean out a pumpkin and carve a smiling face using our free stencil. Or, cut the top off a cleaned-out pumpkin and position a mouse underneath to hold it ajar. Drill or carve a few large holes and position the faux critters to look like they’re chewing through the openings.

Cactus Pumpkin

This simple cactus shape is one of our easiest pumpkin carving stencils because it's just one big shape. Etch or carve the background shape to reveal a cactus standing tall against the setting sun. Make an etched pumpkin last longer by keeping the top and stem intact and cutting a hole at the bottom or back of the pumpkin for cleaning and adding a light.

Big Baby Blues

Trick-or-treaters will feel like someone is watching them with these slightly spooky pumpkins. Hollow out the pumpkin for the double-vision design, being careful to leave the outlines of the irises in place. For the big-eye look, paint the iris on a smaller white pumpkin to tuck inside the orange one. Get a ghoulish gaze by outlining the iris with black and filling in with strokes of both blue and green. Add the lashes with paint or black crafts wire. Be careful not to poke lashes too close or through the cut edge around the eye. 

Rainbow Pumpkin Stencil

Spread some cheer to the neighborhood with this rainbow pumpkin stencil. It's perfect for any color of pumpkin, and the combination of carving and etching makes the design pop. Since this design leaves so much of the pumpkin exposed, consider mixing up a pumpkin spray to make it last longer.

Flower Pumpkin Stencil

Will you accept this carved pumpkin rose? Add a floral element to your pile of gourds by carving this pretty rose-inspired stencil into a pumpkin. Accent it with some real seasonal flowers to give this look the full effect.

Frankenstein Pumpkin Stencil

Let's be frank: This guy is a blockhead, but we love him anyway. To use this easy pumpkin template , open the pattern and print. If needed, you can size the pattern on your copier. Then tape the design to your pumpkin and use a pin to poke the outline of the pattern before carving.

Bead-Dazzled Pumpkins

Every witch needs her cauldron! This matching set shows off its sparkle with bead-encrusted elements. Gouge out the pot and mouth outlines with a rotary tool, then brush on a layer of decoupage and add the beads. Use an etching tool for the steam tendrils and add bubbles with an electric drill. 

Owl Stencil

Carving with this Halloween stencil is sure to be a hoot. This easy stencil calls for minimal carving—you'll mostly be etching around the image. If this design is too spooky for you, try carving a pretty owl pumpkin instead.

Word Perfect Pumpkins

‘Eek’ speaks to the season! Let the word glisten in the porch light when you spell it out in multicolor beads and sequins. The colorful pumpkin design can easily be adjusted to spell out any Halloween phrase you like; for a longer word, just add more pumpkins! 

Snake Pumpkin Carving Picture

This snake pumpkin carving is actually made by etching out the body. Use our free pumpkin carving template to create the design. Once you've mastered the technique, try making several to create an eerie Halloween display.

Scarecrow Halloween Stencil

This carved design produces an evil-eyed, glowing creature who'll guard your front porch throughout the Halloween season.

Silly Stacked Pumpkins

All ready to party on the porch, these zany characters set the stage for fright-night fun and festivities. Pick out pumpkins that stack easily, varying the size for the head, body, and base. Draw details with a washable marker, then go over the lines with black paint. Instead of carving the pumpkin itself, use our free bat wing stencil and a crafts knife to carve poster board for a fun 3-D effect. 

Chicken Pumpkin Stencil

Carve up a farmhouse-inspired pumpkin display with our free chicken pumpkin stencil. It looks detailed, but it's actually easy to carve: Simply etch out the background shape and use a carving tool to add the details for feet and feathers.

Zombie Pumpkin Carving Stencil

These zombie pumpkins are one spooky way to greet your Halloween guests. To create the zombie theme, cut a simple open circle around the hand stencil. Complete the scary pumpkin scene by etching grass below the hand, giving it the appearance of rising from the grave.

Crow and Tree Halloween Stencils

Plant an eerie Halloween forest on your front porch with these crow and tree pumpkin carving stencils. Complete the display with a scattering of artificial crows ( Etsy ) and stacked pumpkins.

Skull Pumpkin Carving

Create a bone-chilling Halloween jack-o'-lantern with this free skull pumpkin stencil. Carve the face and use a simple etching technique to create the teeth. Add a truly creepy touch by threading a rubber snake through the eyes.

Cottage Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Create an enchanting Halloween display with our printable cottage pumpkin stencil. To build this charming house, simply etch and carve two windows and a door. Finish the display with a carved mushroom pumpkin and a few faux bugs.

Deer Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Don't be a deer in the headlights when it comes to finding a pumpkin face to etch. Imagine a full moon for a buck's bright stroll through the woods. This easy pumpkin stencil requires just a simple etching technique.

Puppy Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Use our grinning Pomeranian stencil to carve a sweet puppy pumpkin. To create your dog Halloween pumpkin , print the stencil and gently trace it on to your pumpkin. Carve and etch to create the finished design.

Fall Leaves Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Capture the beauty of falling leaves with our free pumpkin carving stencils. Etch the designs onto a pumpkin, then, when finished, coat with Vaseline. This will help extend the life of your etched pumpkins.

Cat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Create a Halloween pumpkin that looks just like your favorite cat. Our stencil outlines exactly how to etch the pumpkin to create realistic looking fur. Add a battery-operated tea light candle and the cat design glows from the inside out.

Mouth Halloween Stencil

Guess which holiday this pumpkin face loves? Spell out your enthusiasm for Halloween by carving the word into your pumpkin's mouth with this clever design.

Horned Grin Halloween Stencil

This free pumpkin face stencil might look mischievous for Halloween, but it's actually pretty easy to carve. Trick or treaters will love this pumpkin's fangs and big eyes peering out from your front porch.

Lion Halloween Stencil

Roar onto the Halloween scene with a pumpkin that'll show you're king of the neighborhood carving competition. If this free animal pumpkin carving stencil stands out as a favorite, you can plan a whole zoo of pumpkins for next year.

Vampire and Fangs Halloween Stencil

Sink your teeth into this clever design that isn't a pain in the neck to carve. Our pumpkin face template will help you create a vampire with fangs and a frightening glare.

Round-Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Display this smiley pumpkin face long enough and you're sure to elicit as many laughs from your neighbors as from the trick or treaters. This pumpkin template is perfect for beginners looking to carve their first Halloween design.

Chess Piece Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Strategizing for your best-ever Halloween pumpkin? This template is a guaranteed checkmate. Celebrate your inner gamer with this design.

Cyclops Pumpkin Carving Stencil

He's got his (one) eye on you. Carve a simple ghoul that's sure to attract stares. As a bonus for beginners, there's no need to worry about getting the eyes symmetrical for this cyclops face—making it an easy pumpkin carving idea for kids .

Missing-Teeth Halloween Stencil

Who needs a full set of chompers when you've got a grin this goofy on your Halloween pumpkin? This grinning pumpkin stencil will light up your Halloween display—and luckily, fewer teeth mean fewer difficulties when carving.

Cat Halloween Stencil

This Halloween scaredy cat looks like it's crossed its own path. The Halloween black cat stencil is a bit tricky to carve, but it's definitely a treat for the kids in your neighborhood. If you want your pumpkin to look more like the family cat, choose from our free pumpkin stencils of favorite cat breeds .

Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This "trick-or-treat" stencil will have you ready with a welcoming carved pumpkin on Halloween night. The design is meant for advanced carvers—so be sure to print out the template before starting.

Skeleton Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This skeleton stencil is scared speechless. Carve our stitched pumpkin face with wide eyes, a pointed nose, and a thin smile.

Goofy Skeleton Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Turn your front porch into a graveyard with this bony pumpkin carving stencil. Pro tip: Start with the detail work on the skeleton's face, then work your way down to the arms and out to the face's outline. This will fit right in with your existing skeleton decor.

Feline Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Our cat stencil is so cute, you might find yourself wanting to cuddle with your jack-o'-lantern. This design is the sophisticated version of our "scaredy-cat" pumpkin stencil, so print this template when you're in the mood for a Halloween carving challenge.

Vampire Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This vampire has its next prey in sight—and it's definitely your Halloween candy corn . When you're brainstorming pumpkin faces to carve, choose this template to celebrate the shadowy figures of the night.

Happy Halloween Stencil

Ready for a challenging pumpkin template? Use this detailed design to carve special Halloween wishes for all who pass by your yard.

Witch Pumpkin Carving Stencil

A bewitching pumpkin stencil will turn your yard into the perfect hangout for neighborhood ghouls. This face will glow at guests, creating flickers of fear. For the ultimate haunted house, display this witch on your front porch, surrounded by other witch-themed Halloween decorations .

Bat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Trace this beginner's bat template onto your pumpkin, and it just might take a quick flight around the block. Carry the theme through the rest of the house with more bat-inspired Halloween crafts you can make yourself.

Howling Wolf Pumpkin Carving Stencil

A full moon is the perfect backdrop for a howling wolf pumpkin template. You'd be barking mad not to try this clever pumpkin carving design for Halloween.

Smiley Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

A smiling pumpkin will get everyone into the Halloween spirit. This goofy design will have trick-or-treaters smiling right back.

Creepy Crow Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This creepy crow stencil might have guests flying away before they even get to the door. If you're free as a bird when it comes to pumpkin templates, consider this design.

Say Cheese Pumpkin Carving Stencil

A cheesy grin and fun freckles will have your pumpkin ready for his closeup. Print this Halloween stencil, carve along the dotted lines, and get ready for a selfie with this toothy jack-o'-lantern.

Haunted Tree Halloween Stencil

When this scary tree came to life, even the bats were spooked away. Carve this detailed design with intricate branches reaching around the pumpkin, then top it off with fluttering bats for a truly haunted tree.

Snarling Face Halloween Stencil

No one would dare steal candy while this snarling pumpkin is watching—but young pumpkin carvers will enjoy this easy stencil.

Vampire Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Even with his long fangs, this goofy Dracula looks friendly. This pumpkin carving stencil can make a really easy last-minute Halloween design when you use cookie cutters to form the eyes. Once that's done, all that's left to carve is a grin and two fantastic fangs.

Tombstone Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Create a ghostly graveyard by carving this free pumpkin stencil into a group of pumpkins decorated as Halloween's favorite monsters.

Cat in the Moon Halloween Stencil

A creeping cat is on the lookout for spooky creatures. This difficult design will challenge the best of pumpkin carvers, so bring your best stenciling skills.

Silly Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This goofy pumpkin carving design will have kids laughing all night. Use our free stencil to make your own silly-faced jack-o'-lantern.

Laughing Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This jokester prefers tricks over treats. Carve out the eyes, nose, and mouth, but don't carve the tongue shape. Instead, use a scraping tool to etch the tongue so that the lighter color rind shows.

Undercover Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If there's a mystery that needs solving, invite this disguised pumpkin into your yard. We're loving the sunglasses and mustache combination on this not-so-spooky jack-o'-lantern.

Bucktooth Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This pumpkin is all grins—even if he only has two teeth. Use our free stencil to transfer this funny face to a festive jack-o'-lantern. Choose from our other printable pumpkin stencils to make your front porch the spookiest on the block.

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26 Pumpkin Carving Stencils for the Best Jack-o'-Lanterns on the Block

Fear not—these easy pumpkin carving templates are nearly foolproof.

What's Halloween without a carved jack-o'-lantern-style pumpkin? Most of us don't know how to carve a pumpkin freehanded and need a little extra help getting the job done. So take a shortcut and print out one of these simple pumpkin carving stencils—no design degree required.

How to Use a Pumpkin Stencil

Here's how to get started:

• Print the stencil.
• Hollow out your pumpkin.
• Cut out the black pieces using scissors or a craft knife.
• Tape the stencil onto the pumpkin and use a black marker to trace the lines.
• Use a sharp paring knife to cut lines onto the pumpkin according to the stencil instructions.

If you're intimidated by knife-carving or have young kids, no-carve pumpkin ideas are also an easy win (and they tend to last longer than carved pumpkins ).

Ghost Emoji Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Take your pumpkin carving to the 21st century with this template, which is more funny than frightening—and completely adorable.

Witch on a Broomstick Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Nothing says Halloween like a witch. Carve this wicked lady onto your pumpkin for a super spooky effect.

Classic Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If you're looking for a classic, easy-to-carve design, this stencil is your best bet. The face won't scare young children—even though it has a slightly ominous grin.

Witch's Magic Wand Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Go more magical than wicked with this cute pumpkin design. Bonus: It should be pretty easy to carve.

Vampire Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Somehow, the fangs just make this ghost pumpkin design more adorable. Use this template with kids who like the idea of pumpkin carving but are not masters just yet.

Bats Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Here's hoping the only cloud of bats you see on Halloween night are the ones carved into the pumpkins on your front stoop.

Spider Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This eight-legged monster—and some fake cobwebs—will turn your porch into a haunted house.

Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

While we're used to seeing ghosts roaming the streets on Halloween, there's no reason they can't take their place on a pumpkin, too. With this stencil you can carve out a ghoulish ghost that will give off a spooky glow.

Cat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Easily spooked by ghouls, goblins, and all things Halloween? Opt for this cat stencil, which is more cute than creepy.

Witch's Profile Pumpkin Carving Stencil

For intermediate pumpkin carvers, this template poses a few challenges, but the final result—a perfect witch pumpkin—is worth the effort.

Classic Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Go classic with this simple pumpkin design: The ghost is cute and creepy in equal measure.

Skull Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If the jack-o'-lantern design is just too tame, try this grimacing skull for an extra eerie effect.

Tombstone Pumpkin Carving Stencil

The best way to decorate your house for Halloween is to pick a theme and stick to it. Turn your porch or lawn into a graveyard by using this stencil to carve tombstones onto a few pumpkins.

Fiery Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If you want to take the spooky route, try this fiery skull, which is plenty spooky—and a good challenge for anyone looking to upgrade their pumpkin carving abilities.

Witch's Brew Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Witch-themed and easy, this template offers an alternative to the classic witch imagery without leaving Halloween territory all together.

Spooky Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Consider this an intermediate pumpkin design: This ghost pumpkin is dark and spooky but will make any visitor or passerby remark on your carving skills.

Witch's Hat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

The straight lines in this witch design make for an easy pumpkin carving experience. The spider may pose some challenges, but you can always leave it out for a simpler jack-o'-lantern.

Surprised Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Kids will love the shocked expression on this ghost pumpkin design. Take extra care when carving out the fingers—and if they seem too challenging, you can always forgo the arms all together for a more classic ghost silhouette.

Witch's Shoes Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Subtle and a little artsy, this witch pumpkin design has some major Wizard of Oz vibes. Best of all, it's relatively simple to carve.

Day of the Dead Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Real Simple

Celebrate the Mexican tradition of Dîa de los Muertos by decking out your pumpkin with a calavera, an intricately decorated skull.

Spider Web Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This creepy spiderweb pumpkin carving stencil will help you look like a real pumpkin carving pro. And don't worry—it's much easier to create than you might think!

Boo Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Carve a fun saying into your jack o'lantern instead of a traditional face with this boo-tiful design.

Vampire Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Give your pumpkin an undead vibe with this not-so-spooky take on the classic vampire.

Owl Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This sweet owl design is definitely a treat (and not too tricky to pull off on your pumpkin).

Zombie Hand Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This creepy-cool zombie hand pumpkin carving stencil will definitely frighten your neighbors!

RIP Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If you're going for a graveyard theme with your Halloween decor, this is the pumpkin stencil for you.

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Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Templates, and Ideas

Stacy Fisher is an expert on crafting, sewing, and frugal finds, sharing her knowledge of hands-on DIY creations, finding freebies, and budgeting. Stacy was a guest on "The Dr. Oz Show" and featured in Woman's World Magazine. She has nearly two decades of writing and editing experience.

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These free pumpkin carving patterns, templates, and stencils will allow you to create a unique jack o' lantern that will put your neighbors and trick-or-treaters in awe. They're also extremely easy to use, so you can create something awesome even if you're a beginner.

You won't believe the variety of pumpkin carving ideas you'll see below. There are silly, scary, funny, and angry jack 'o lantern faces and other designs of just about anything you can imagine, from celebrities to your favorite Halloween image.

The pumpkin carving stencils are very easy to use, You simply print out the pattern of your choice, use a marker or pencil to transfer it, and then carve your pumpkin with your own kitchen knives. Nothing fancy required here! If you're looking for some really simple ideas, check out these easy pumpkin carving ideas.

After you've carved your pumpkin be sure to check out these free Halloween party invitations and You've Been Boo'ed printables.

Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Pumpkin Pile

Pumpkin Pile has hundreds of free pumpkin stencils sorted into traditional, classic jacks, cartoons, movies, superheroes, sports, video games, words, celebrities, vehicles, animals, and symbols categories.

Each free pumpkin stencil includes a difficulty rating from 1 to 5, as well as tips that are specific to each template.

Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils from Pumpkin Pile

Pumpkin Carving Patterns

The Pumpkin Lady

The Pumpkin Lady has a great collection of hundreds of free pumpkin carving patterns. They're free for everyone but you can like them on Facebook to get even more free patterns.

These free pumpkin carving patterns are downloaded as PDF files and then printed. Included are instructions on how to carve the design.

Pumpkin Carving Patterns from The Pumpkin Lady

Free Pumpkin Carving Ideas and More

Dot Com Women

A spooky collection of scary pumpkin carving patterns awaits you at Dot Com Women . Choose from scary scenes that feature graveyards, haunted houses, spiders, crows, owls, and witches to adorn your pumpkin this year.

Along with the pumpkin carving pattern, you'll also get some instructions on how to carve each project. Most of them are printed as an image file that you can then overlay on the pumpkin for a guideline.

Free Pumpkin Carving Ideas and More from Dot Com Women

Pumpkin Carving Templates

If you're a fan of camping, and a fan of KOA's in particular, you're going to love these pumpkin carving templates from KOA . They feature RV's, KOA logos, and other more general camping scenes. They're truly unique and a fun change from the usual bats and witches.

All of these free pumpkin carving templates are downloaded on separate pages in one PDF file.

Pumpkin Carving Templates from KOA

Animal Pumpkin Carving Stencils

World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Federation (WWF) has a very nice group of pumpkin carving stencils that feature animals. You'll need to register with your email before downloading the files.

The pumpkin carving templates here are separated by skill level. You'll find African landscapes, butterflies, dolphins, gorillas, WWF logos, coral, polar bears, rhinos, tigers, and turtles all turned into stencils for you to carve into your pumpkin this Halloween.

When printed, carve out the black areas to imprint the design on the pumpkin.

Animal Pumpkin Carving Stencils from World Wildlife Federation

Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Templates

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart has a nice collection of almost 50 free pumpkin carving patterns and templates. Use the arrows to scroll through the patterns until you find one you'd like to use, and then click on the link.

The pumpkin carving patterns here are in PDF files, so you'll need a program like Adobe Reader in order to open and print the pattern.

Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Templates from Martha Stewart

Free Pumpkin Carving Templates

Scary Products

ScaryProducts has some free pumpkin carving templates that include Halloween images of ghosts, bats, cats, Frankensteins, monsters, haunted houses, spiders, vampires, scary faces, and trick-or-treaters.

Free Pumpkin Carving Templates from ScaryProducts

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns

HGTV has almost ten free pumpkin carving patterns of a witch, Frankenstein, a haunted house, bats, ghosts, and more.

Use the download link at the bottom of each image to get a full-sized pumpkin carving pattern.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns from HGTV

Free Online Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns

SpookMaster

SpookMaster mostly has pumpkin carving patterns you have to pay for but they also have six free pumpkin carving patterns.

The pumpkin stencils at SpookMaster are available as PDF files. When you open one of the stencils the difficulty level will be listed in the top right corner.

Free Online Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns from SpookMaster

Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens has an impressive group of Halloween pumpkin carving stencils. Besides pumpkin carving stencils, they have a lot of tips on how to carve a pumpkin and how to decorate with pumpkins.

You'll love the detailed instructions and pictures that go with the free pumpkin carving patterns here at Better Homes and Gardens.

Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils from Better Homes and Gardens

Freakish Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Zombie Pumpkins

There are hundreds of pumpkin carving patterns at Zombie Pumpkins but unfortunately, most of them are going to cost you. They do have a few free pumpkin carving patterns for you to try.

You can choose between a Young Jason Voorhees, Minecraft, Mr. Spock, Baby's 1st, and zombie pumpkin pattern.

Click on the pumpkin carving template you'd like to print and then click the printer icon to print out your stencil.

Freakish Pumpkin Carving Patterns from Zombie Pumpkins

Beginner Pumpkin Carving Patterns

HGTV has dozens of free pumpkin carving patterns that are great for the beginner carver.

Just because these pumpkin carving patterns are for the beginner does not mean that they are boring. You'll find templates for haunted houses, owls, bats, tombstones, spiders, flowers, cats, faces, and more.

After transferring the pattern to the pumpkin, you'll want to carve out the grey areas.

Beginner Pumpkin Carving Patterns from HGTV

Military Themed Pumpkin Stencils

Veterans United Network

The Veterans United Network has a set of eight free pumpkin stencils that are all military-themed.

You'll find free pumpkin carving patterns here for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and more.

Military Themed Pumpkin Stencils from Veterans United Network

DLTK has a nice collection of free pumpkin carving patterns that include bats, banshees, cats, ghosts, haunted houses, owls, pirates, gravestones, scary faces, skulls, spiders, and spooky phrases to name a few.

The instructions at the top of the page for using the patterns are a really helpful addition—most sites that have free pumpkin carving patterns don't offer that.

Pumpkin Carving Patterns from DLTK

Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Fantasy Pumpkins

Fantasy Pumpkins has many free pumpkin carving patterns that are for the more expert pumpkin carver.

The free patterns here feature complicated carvings like that of a dragon, monster, ghost, unicorn, and fairy.

Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns from Fantasy Pumpkins

Free Pumpkin Patterns

Stoneykins has 100's pumpkin carving patterns that are completely free, but they also have premium patterns that you'll have to pay for. You'll find off-the-wall images like fish, logos, cartoon characters, TV icons, and much, much more here.

You'll need to click on the pumpkin carving pattern you want to use to download the stencil.

Free Pumpkin Patterns from Stoneykins

Disney Character Pumpkin Carving Patterns

There are several free pumpkin carving patterns here that will help you create a Disney character pumpkin masterpiece. Disney has an assortment of templates separated into categories like Muppets, Olaf from Frozen, and Snow White.

You'll be able to choose from pumpkin stencils that will help you carve Winnie the Pooh, Minnie Mouse, Snow White, Tigger, and Goofy, among others.

Disney Character Pumpkin Carving Patterns from Disney

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Stencils, and Templates

Celebrating Halloween

There are over 100 free pumpkin carving patterns at Celebrating Halloween !

The pumpkin carving stencils and templates here include images of bats, cats, ghosts, spiders, skeletons, angry birds, transformers, Disney characters, and more.

Each pattern should have its own set of cutting rules, but most of them seem to be grey and white images where you're supposed to carve out the grey areas to carve the pattern into the pumpkin.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Stencils, and Templates from Celebrating Halloween

Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Reader's Digest

Browse your way through this slideshow of free printable pumpkin carving stencils at Reader's Digest .

If you find a pumpkin stencil you'd like to download, click on the download link below the pattern. You'll need a PDF reader to see these stencils.

With these patterns, just cut out any area that's black.

Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils from Reader's Digest

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Free Scary-Cute Halloween Pumpkin-Carving Stencils

Make pumpkin carving fun and easy with one of our spooky pumpkin-carving templates such as witches, cats, ghosts, bats, skeletons and zombies. Or if you’re looking for a cute, less menacing pumpkin design, carve a unicorn, owl, dog, dinosaur or a silly face.

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Carving newbies and kids alike will love these easy pumpkin carving patterns. Simply resize the pattern to fit your pumpkin, print it, then tape the stencil to your pumpkin and start carving. Or you can cut out the pattern, and trace it on your pumpkin then carve out the design.

You’ll find several versions of Halloween classics such as witches, mummies, cats, monsters and creepy graveyard ghosts to frighten up your pumpkin display. Scary not your thing? We've also got kid-friendly pumpkin carving templates like a rainbow, a unicorn, funny faces, candy corn, dinosaurs and dogs. Browse through our gallery of beginner-friendly pumpkin carving stencils and get inspired to create your Halloween masterpiece.

Before you start carving, check out our best pumpkin-carving tips and tool suggestions . We’ll explain the right tools to use, the best way to illuminate your pumpkin and how to make your pumpkin last a long time.

If you're looking for more unique pumpkin carving stencils and you have some advanced carving skills, take a look at one of these 90+ exclusive HGTV pumpkin-carving templates .

Cute Owl Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Moon and Stars Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Witch Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the witch pumpkin-carving template .

Wolf + Full Moon Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the wolf + full moon pumpkin-carving pattern .

Double Batty Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the double bats pumpkin-carving pattern .

Flying Broomstick Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the flying broomstick pumpkin-carving template .

Magic Wand Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the magic wand pumpkin-carving pattern .

Lightning Bolt Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the lightning bolt pumpkin-carving stencil .

Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the trick-or-treat pumpkin-carving stencil .

T-Rex Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the t-rex pumpkin-carving pattern .

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Stegosaurus Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the stegosaurus pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Unicorn Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the unicorn pumpkin-carving stencil .

Fire-Breathing Dragon Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the fire-breathing dragon pumpkin-carving stencil .

Spooky Eyes Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the spooky eyes pumpkin-carving pattern .

Happy Shark Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the happy shark pumpkin-carving stencil .

Rainbow Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the rainbow pumpkin-carving pattern .

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Balloon Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the single balloon pumpkin-carving stencil . For fans of Stephen King's It , pair the carved balloon with our Creepy Clown pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Cat + Moon Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the cat and moon pumpkin-carving stencil .

Cat Silhouette Pumpkin Carving Template

Friendly robot pumpkin-carving stencil.

Print the robot pumpkin-carving stencil .

Ghost Family Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the ghost family pumpkin-carving template .

Spider Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the Spider pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Print the spider pumpkin-carving template .

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Bats Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the bats pumpkin-carving stencil .

Pickaxe Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the pickaxe pumpkin-carving stencil .

Owl Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the owl pumpkin-carving stencil .

Rocket Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the rocket pumpkin-carving stencil .

Haunted House Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the haunted house pumpkin-carving template .

Barn Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the farmhouse barn pumpkin-carving pattern .

Fall Leaves Pumpkin-Carving Stencils

Print the autumn leaves pumpkin-carving stencil .

Candy Corn Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the candy corn pumpkin-carving template .

Single Candy Corn Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the single candy corn pumpkin-carving template .

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Tripe Candy Corn Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Candy pumpkin-carving stencil.

Print the candy pumpkin-carving pattern .

Candy This Way Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the candy + arrow pumpkin-carving pattern .

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Good Witch Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the good witch pumpkin-carving stencil .

Bad Witch Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the bad witch pumpkin-carving pattern .

EEK! Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the EEK! pumpkin-carving stencil .

BOO Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the BOO pumpkin-carving stencil .

"Spooky" Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the spooky pumpkin-carving stencil .

Ha Ha Joker Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the laughing pumpkin-carving template .

Fleur-de-Lis Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the fleur-de-lis pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Scaredy Cat Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the scaredy cat pumpkin-carving template .

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Retriever dog pumpkin-carving stencil.

Print the retriever dog pumpkin-carving template .

Dachshund Dog Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the dachshund pumpkin-carving template .

Poodle Dog Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the pretty poodle pumpkin-carving template .

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Tombstone Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the tombstone pumpkin-carving stencil .

Graveyard Ghosts Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the graveyard ghosts pumpkin-carving stencil .

Skeleton Hand Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the skeleton hand pumpkin-carving pattern .

Giggling Ghost Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the giggling ghost pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Double Giggling Ghosts Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the double giggling ghosts pumpkin-carving stencil .

Vampire Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the vampire pumpkin-carving template .

Dracula Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern

Sinister jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving stencil.

Print the sinister jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving template .

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Happy Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the happy jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving pattern .

Grinning Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the grinning jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving stencil .

Snaggletooth Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the snaggletooth jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Man-on-the-Moon Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the moon man pumpkin-carving template .

Skull in Shades Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the skull in shades pumpkin-carving template .

Swooping Bat Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the swooping bat pumpkin-carving stencil .

Iced Coffee Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the iced coffee pumpkin-carving pattern .

Chevron Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the chevron pumpkin-carving stencil .

Boo Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the boo jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving pattern .

Dotted Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the dotted jack-o'-lantern pumpkin-carving stencil .

Candlestick Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Lantern Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the lantern pumpkin-carving stencil .

Candelabra Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the candelabra pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Pumpkin Nightlight Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the pumpkin nightlight pumpkin-carving stencil .

Cat in Window Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the cat in window pumpkin-carving stencil .

Flowers Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the flowers pumpkin-carving stencil .

Fiddle Leaf Fig Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the fiddle leaf fig pumpkin-carving stencil .

Snakes Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the snakes pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Snake Plant Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Cactus Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Pumpkin-in-a-Pumpkin Carving Stencil

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Winking Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin Carving Stencil

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Toothy Smile Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the toothy smile pumpkin-carving template .

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Giant Grin Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the giant grin pumpkin-carving pattern .

Witch's Hat Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the witch's hat pumpkin-carving stencil .

Woman's Silhouette Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the woman's silhouette pumpkin-carving pattern .

Man's Silhouette Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Grimace Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Goofy Grin Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Mummy pumpkin-carving stencil.

Print the I Want My Mummy pumpkin-carving stencil .

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Funny Face Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Excited Smile Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Scarecrow Face Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Menacing Laugh Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Rabbit Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Woodland Deer Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Mouse Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Glowing Skull Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Alien Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Cat Face Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Ladybug Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

Print the ladybug lantern pumpkin-carving stencil .

Skull and Apothecary Jar Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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Hot Glue Gun Pumpkin-Carving Stencil

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15 Creative Pumpkin Carving Stencils for an Elevated Halloween Display

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Halloween is on our doorsteps, and so is everything we love about it: frightening decorations , trick-or-treating, and spooky jack-o'-lanterns. Whether you're a pro at carving pumpkins or just starting out, it's almost always easier to have a stencil for your design instead of free-handing your carving. We rounded up our favorite pumpkin carving stencils that range from delightfully magical to downright scary to get you started on your pumpkin carving projects this year.

The Fox and the Hare

Not all pumpkin carvings need to be scary—some can be whimsical, like these fox and hare pumpkins.

Fairy House

If your Halloween decor tends to skew more magical and mysterious than eerie, this Fairy House pumpkin carving stencil adds just the right touch of fairy magic to your Halloween porch display.

Glowing Moth

This glowing moth pumpkin carving is enchanting, giving your carved pumpkin a more elevated Halloween look.

Starry Night Constellation

Look to the stars for inspiration for your next pumpkin carving. This starry night constellation gives your Halloween decor a celestial feel.

Snakes and Frogs

Slimy snakes and frogs take center stage with this woodland-themed carved pumpkin set.

Haunted Houses

A haunted house high up on a hill is the spookiest in the neighborhood. For the most dramatic effect, use tall pumpkins for this project.

Scaredy Cat

This scaredy cat pumpkin carving hisses at passerby who dare to disturb it. Turn your pumpkin on its side for more space to carve the full cat.

Happy Witches

Not all witches are frightening, like these happy witch pumpkin carvings with jolly smiles. Paint your pumpkins black before carving for a dramatically witchy effect.

What would Halloween be without a devilish grin? This devil pumpkin carving will spook any goblin or ghoul that dares to cross your threshold.

Wicked Witch

A wicked witch flying off into the Halloween night makes for an appropriately chilling pumpkin display.

Jumping Goblin

Jumping goblins and mushrooms offer a mischievous twist on traditional Halloween pumpkin carvings.

Giant Troll

Straight out of a fairy tale, this giant troll guards the front door with a menacing look.

Glowing Vampire

Perfectly ominous and downright frightening, carve your pumpkin into the likeness of this glowing vampire.

The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman rides through the night in this depiction of folklore's spookiest midnight rider.

Frightening Ghosts

Boo! Scary ghosts bound to cause a fright grace these carved pumpkins.

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Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils & Templates for Halloween

Last updated: August 10, 2023

Free printable pumpkin carving stencils to help you carve the best Jack-o'-lanterns this Halloween! On this page you'll find a huge range of easy and fun jack-o'-lantern pumpkin patterns for how to carve a scary pumpkin face! And there are also printable pumpkin templates for flying bats, owls, witches, ghosts, and lots more spooky Halloween designs!

On this page you'll find lots of ideas for how to carve your Halloween pumpkin, with free printable pumpkin stencils to suit beginners to advanced carvers. From spooky jack-o'-lantern faces to friendly pumpkin faces for little kids, we hope you find a free jack-o'-lantern pattern that you like! Plus you'll find lots of spooky pumpkin carving templates, including bats, ghosts, witches on broomsticks, spiders, and more!

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How to Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween

Carving your pumpkin is a big part of getting ready for Halloween! Whether you've purchased your pumpkins at the store or picked them directly from the pumpkin patch, it's time to find the perfect free printable pumpkin carving pattern to suit each pumpkin's shape and start creating your Halloween masterpiece!

You can buy a pumpkin carving kit with a mini saw and other tools to help you carve your design, or simply use what you have in your kitchen drawer. A serrated knife, large spoon, a pointy tool like a toothpick, and a sharp paring knife are all that you need, plus a big bowl to put all the pumpkin goop!

Start by cutting a circle around the stem of the pumpkin using a serrated knife, and remove this piece. It should be big enough that your hand will fit through easily. Now it's time to remove the pulp and seeds (which my children call the "guts"!) of the pumpkin. If the flesh of the pumpkin is really thick, you can scrape a spoon around the inside of the pumpkin to thin out the flesh before you carve.

Tape your chosen free pumpkin template onto the outside of your pumpkin. Use a toothpick or sharp pointed tool to push through the paper onto the pumpkin's surface along the lines of the template. When you remove the printed template, you will see a line of dots showing where the template has been transferred onto your pumpkin. Cut along the dotted line using a serrated or paring knife to create your spooky masterpiece! Once you're finished carving, place a candle (or several, depending upon size) inside, and put your jack-o'-lantern out on your porch for everyone to see and admire!

Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils to Download

In this section you'll find lots of free printable pumpkin carving patterns, ideas, and printable stencils to help you make this Halloween the spookiest one yet! From traditional pumpkin carving stencils, with easy shapes to carve out, to hard pumpkin carving ideas, we hope you find one that you like!

Our printable pumpkin templates are high-resolution letter-sized PDFs. To download, click on the image, or text-link underneath the image. These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.

If the pumpkin face pattern isn't the right size for your pumpkin, scale the size of the stencil up or down in your printer settings, or use a photocopier to shrink or enlarge the template.

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Printable Bat Templates & Outlines

Free printable bat templates to help you create Halloween crafts in minutes! On this page you'll find a great range of bat shapes and sizes for all your spooky creations! With blank outlines and black bat shapes to choose from, plus super cute vampire bat templates to color in too, we hope you find the perfect printable!

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We hope you found lots of pumpkin carving ideas on this page! If you're looking for more pumpkin craft ideas, take a look at our free pumpkin templates & outlines page. Use them as coloring pages or for fun fall crafts and activities.

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Looking for more pumpkin activities to do this Halloween? Our free printable pumpkin coloring pages are fabulous for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Fall-themed activities! On this page you'll find a huge range of pumpkin images, from simple pumpkin outlines to spooky carved pumpkins, and more intricately-patterned designs for big kids and adults to color in too!

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Five Printable Pumpkin Stencils For A Spooky Halloween

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Anyone can carve the perfect pumpkin with the right tools! This Halloween, take your pumpkin carving game to the next level with five fun and  free printable pumpkin carving stencils . From ghosts to witches, these pumpkin carving templates are sure to give you a laugh––or maybe even a fright! 

Here's what you'll need:

• PIXMA TS9521C
• 12" x 12" Paper
• Scooping tool
• Pumpkin carving tools

Emoji Love.

Emoji love. Using your  PIXMA TS9521C , print out any one of our eye-popping  emoji pumpkin carving faces . Then, use a hot glue gun to paste the nose, mouth and eyes on your pumpkin––no carving or scooping needed. What could be simpler than that?

Cute pup-kin.

It’s not a pumpkin, it’s a pup-kin! Get it?  This pup face  is cute enough to make any little witch or warlock giggle. Print out the stencil on your  PIXMA TS9521C , cut out each feature and glue them onto your pumpkin.

Goofy ghost

When it comes to ghosts, goofy beats scary any day. That’s why we created  goofy ghost free printable pumpkin stencil  that is sure to make you grin. For this one, you’ll want to cut around the pumpkin stem in a circle so that you can reach inside and clean all of the seeds out. Then, use your  PIXMA TS9521C  to print the template, cut it out and tape it to the pumpkin. Trace it with a marker, and carefully carve along the lines with your favorite pumpkin-carving tool. For the final touch, place a candle inside and bring your goofy ghost to life. It may not draw screams, but it's bound to bring a few laughs. 

No three-letter word captures the spirit of Halloween better than boo! For this template, you will need your pumpkin carving tools to empty its belly of seeds. Then, print out this  free printable pumpkin stencil  on your  PIXMA TS9521C . Cut out each letter and tape them to the pumpkin. Be sure to space them apart so that there's room between each letter, and then carve away. And there you have it––a spooky spin on the traditional toothy grin!

Wicked witch.

What's a Halloween without a wicked witch? Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!  This stencil  involves a little more skill (and patience). To start, clean out your pumpkin. Then, print this pumpkin carving template using your  PIXMA TS9521C.  Tape it, trace it, and carve!

Halloween is truly the best time of the year to flex your crafting muscles. You don't need any spells or magic to impress your neighbors. You just need the right pumpkin carving tools, and a touch of imagination. 

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A huge part of the Halloween fun is heading to a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin! But do you dread the part where you have to actually do the carving? Consider printable templates for pumpkin carving this Halloween!

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Maybe you don’t have the right tools, or maybe just aren’t the crafty type. Or maybe you’re just having trouble thinking of great pumpkin carving ideas. It’s OK! Relax mamas, because with these printable templates for pumpkin carving, you’ll have a simple and spooky front porch decoration in no time! Keep reading to learn some tricks of the trade and get inspiration for this year’s glowing creation. 

Getting Started

The first step before you break out the printable templates for pumpkin carving is selecting the right pumpkin! Head over to your nearest pumpkin patch and grab the perfect gourd.

While you don’t have to have your printable templates for pumpkin carving handy to do this part, it may actually be useful. For instance, if you are creating a group of mischievous Minions, you may want pumpkins of all sizes – some that are perfectly round, and others that are more oblong in nature. Also, keep in mind that the more intricate your design is, the easier it will be to work with a larger pumpkin.

The next step is cleaning out your farm find to prep it for your printable templates for pumpkin carving. Cut a circle, like a halo, around the top of your pumpkin, making sure you hold the knife at a 45° angle. This is so the top rests easily back in place once complete, and doesn’t slip into the pumpkin! 

Before getting going with your printable templates for pumpkin carving, you need the right tools. You might consider picking up a specialty pumpkin carving kit to give you access to scrapers, scoopers, saws, and cutters. Sometimes this makes your project a little easier, although regular knives will work just fine as well. Now let’s get to it!

Spooky Printable Templates for Pumpkin Carving

When considering which printable templates for pumpkin carving to choose, scary and spooky is always a great Halloween option! Creep your neighbors out with skulls and skeletons, a spooky tree in a haunted forest, hair-raising ghosts, or even the centuries-old main vampire himself, Dracula.

• Skulls & Skeletons
• Spooky Tree
• Passing Ghost

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Tv & movie printable templates for pumpkin carving.

When it comes to television and movie-inspired jack-o-lanterns, the options are practically limitless! Travel back in time to Hawkins, with a Stranger Things pumpkin that may send you a message from the upside-down. Enter a wizarding world and join a Quidditch game with these Harry Potter pumpkins. Fight crime and evil in your city with everyone’s favorite hero pumpkins, like Superman or the Avengers. Head over and hang with Gru and crew with a variety of Minions pumpkin options. Finally, if you’re looking to rid the house of ghosts, no need to worry, “Who ya gonna call?” with this classic Ghostbusters pumpkin.

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Fun Printable Templates for Pumpkin Carving

Get ready for some tricks and treats with these fun printable templates for pumpkin carving that are sure to surprise and delight! Send a cheery “Hello Fall” message to guests or share a sassy illuminated sugar skull. If you’re more of a trickster, you’ll love the Here for the Boos, Pile of Poo and Happy Hallo-wine jack-o-lanterns, and your guests likely will, too!

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Beachy printable templates for pumpkin carving.

Whether or not you’ll be spending Halloween by the seashore, you can imagine that you are with these awesome beachy pumpkins. The turtle, seahorse, sea star, and lighthouse will give off a classic coastal vibe, while the Kraken and Shark Week pumpkins add even more scare factor!

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Printable templates for pumpkin carving for the little ones.

Let’s not forget the littlest ones when it comes to jack-o’-lantern design. These classic children’s characters will serve as welcoming faces, greeting them at the front porch each time they arrive home. Be sure to have them help with the messy stuff like scooping all of the seeds out of the pumpkin, too!

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• Curious George
• Cat in the Hat
• Cute Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils

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Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time to get creative! We hope these printable templates for pumpkin carving help you to create an amazing jack-o’-lantern, whether you are an artist or not. Amaze your family, friends, neighbors, and trick-or-treaters with your impressive newfound craftiness. Shhh… you don’t need to tell anyone that you used printable templates for pumpkin carving. We won’t share your secret if you don’t!

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As pumpkin spice continues to run rampant all month — maybe a little too rampant (seriously, has anybody else seen those pumpkin spice tortilla chips? Calm yourselves), it’s time we admit it: Halloween season is finally here. And you know what that means: treats and tricks, Christmas stuff starts showing up on store shelves way too early … and pumpkin-carving with some of the best jack-o’-lantern templates out there.

Maybe your Halloween tradition is to carve a sole pumpkin, set out a bowl of candy, and watch from the window as all the tiny witches and ghosts clamor on your porch steps. Maybe you go full-blown haunted house, make a holiday treat , and have listed pumpkin-carving as a special skill on your resume. Or maybe you’re a fan of watching a couple kid-friendly Halloween movies,   reading Halloween stories with the kids, and sending them off for trick-or-treating with their friends while you turn off all the lights and pretend no one is home. However you do Halloween, if pumpkin-carving is on the agenda, chances are you could use some help (we know we could).

We’ve rounded up over 100 pumpkin-carving templates and patterns for Halloween to make sure your spooky squashes get ooh ed and aah ed by trick-or-treaters of all ages. From classic to modern, easy to difficult, we’ve got something for everyone — and every skill level.

Once you’ve picked the perfect jack-o-lantern face, how you carve your pumpkin is up to you. Whatever utensil you use — serrated knife, linoleum cutter, X-acto knife — just make sure your kiddos aren’t handling them, unless it’s this pumpkin carving kit just for kids ! An ice cream scoop makes getting those guts a simple task, and a thin coating of petroleum jelly on the cut areas helps seal in moisture to make it last longer.

So browse our selection of free pumpkin carving templates, roll up your sleeves, squish some pumpkin guts, and get ready to brag — because these templates are absolutely spook-tacular.

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Friendly Frank

Frankenstein’s monster may be scary in the book, but this version is more cute than spooky!

A Purr-fect Pumpkin

This feline face is puuurrfect, especially if your kiddo is dressing up as a kitty this year. 

Pumpkin Pikachu

Who doesn’t know a kid that’s Pokémon-obsessed? Give them a thrill this Halloween by letting them carve a pumpkin Pikachu!

A Devilish Donald

Donald Duck is dressed up for Halloween too in this devilishly-good template!

Lovable Face

We’re all heart eyes for this free emoji template. This friendly face drawing from DLTK offers all the fun without the fright. 

Smiley Creature

If ultra-frightening things aren’t your thing, this happier ghoul will do. Because the last thing you want to do is actually scare the living daylights out of your child. And if you’re in need of a kid-friendly carving kit , check this one out: 

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Witch on a Broom

There’s nothing more Halloween-y than a witch on her broom . Use a witch template like this one to coordinate the pumpkin with their costume. Anyone else want to try their hand at flying? 

This little guy’s big eyes make him more cute than scary. 

Is That You, Batman?

If your littles are obsessed with superheros, feel free to tell them this pumpkin is the Bat Sign for Batman. They’ll be thrilled — although you might have them walking around using the Batman voice for a few weeks.

Get to the Point

With its outstretched wings and pointy ears, this bat is spookily easy to carve. It will look sooo good with a little candle light coming through the pumpkin.

Three’s a Crowd

Did you know that a group of bats is called a colony?

Bats in Flight

With their wings extended, doesn’t it feel like these bats are coming right at you?

Sharp teeth, wide eyes, and whiskers, oh my! This cat is looking for trouble!

Contemporary Face

If the classic toothy pumpkin grin isn’t your thing, try this funky and modern face inspired by contemporary art.

Devil Pumpkin

Check out this ghoulish glare! It has more teeth than we can handle, but it’ll make an awesome pumpkin.

Where would we be without our loyal fuzzy companions? Don’t let the cats have all the Halloween fun.

The Jack O’Lantern

This jack-o-lantern is sure to scare off those kids who try to snag an extra handful of candy.

Lopsided Jack O’Lantern

Lopsided grins are in, aren’t they? So embrace the imperfections on your pumpkin.

Grinning Jack O’Lantern

Smile or grimace? Maybe they’re grinning. Who knows, just go with it. 

Crescent Eyed Jack O’Lantern

Loopy crescent moon eyes? Why not! 

Friendly Jack O’Lantern

Friendly and inviting, this jack o’lantern won’t scare anyone away.

Triangle Jack O’Lantern

Triangles are easy to carve, and younger kids will love trying their hand at this design.

Big Grin Jack O’Lantern

Grinning from non-existent ear to non-existent ear.

Melting Jack O’Lantern

Simple and perfect for those taller pumpkins, this melting face is super easy. 

One Tooth Jack O’Lantern

All smiles from this gap-toothed pumpkin.

Jagged Jack O’Lantern

If you make a mistake, no worries: Make your pumpkin’s evil smile as misshapen as you like.

Slime Jack O’Lantern

Add some green slime oozing out for bonus points.

Cross-eyed Jack O’Lantern

Cross-eyed never looked so good.

Sad Jack O’Lantern

Tell your kids this is the face they’ll be making if they eat too much candy.

Spooky Jack O’Lantern

Thus guy is spooky and intimidating.

Menace Jack O’Lantern

Rounded edges are a little trickier for kids, so you might have to help them out with this goofy Halloween menace.

Reversed Jack O’Lantern

If you think triangle noses and square teeth are overrated, let your kid draw their own face on the pumpkin to make a masterpiece. 

Eyebrow Jack O’Lantern

This jack o’lantern has better eyebrows than I do.

Funny Jack O’Lantern

All edges and lines make this face a funny one.

Creepiest Jack O’Lantern

Sheesh, talk about creepy. 

Mean Jack O’Lantern

This design is truly terrifying, but we love the details on the teeth.

Surprised Jack O’Lantern

Surprise! Another modern twist on the classic face.

Minimalist Jack O’Lantern

Match your minimalist home decor style with this minimalist and perfectly Halloween pumpkin template.

Classic Jack O’Lantern

More along the classic lines, these are pumpkin features everyone will recognize.

Easy Jack O’Lantern

If you have younger kids, this is the template for them. One snaggle tooth makes it easy-peasy.

Alien Jack O’Lantern

Space your jack o’lanterns eyes apart for an alien look.

Cookie Cutter Jack O’Lantern

For round eyes, use cookie cutters to get that perfect circle, and then finish cutting them out with a knife.

Ghoulish Jack O’Lantern

This ghoulish smile will enchant all your trick-or-treaters.

Oh! Jack O’Lantern

To be super extra, save some of the pumpkin guts as you’re scooping out your pumpkin, and once you’ve carved a face, leave a glob of the guts hanging out of the mouth. Instant pumpkin vomit. Gross.

Frown Jack O’Lantern

Use this template as an example to show your kiddos how many teeth they’ll have left if they eat all their Halloween candy.

Wailing Jack O’Lantern

Wailing pumpkins warn trick-or-treaters of what creepy crawlies are out tonight.

Nosey Jack O’Lantern

The triangular dual nostrils make this jack o’lantern look skeletal.

Winking Jack O’Lantern

This cheeky bugger is pro-trick, anti-treat.

Sad Clown Jack O’Lantern

If a sad clown is what you’re gonig for, this template is perfect. 

Skull Jack O’Lantern

This skull-looking template accentuates its scary mouth with fangs.

Original Jack O’Lantern

Mix it up with different-shaped mouths and eyes for a really original jack o’lantern.

This jagged grin is sure to make your trick-or-treaters smile.

Evil Stare Jack O’Lantern

Is it just me, or is this guy looking AT you?

Grumpy Jack O’Lantern

All work and no play makes this jack o’lantern one for the books.

Angry Jack O’Lantern

Let the trick-or-treating begin!

Goofy Smile Jack O’Lantern

This template has a lot of curves, which are easier to achieve if you use a spoon to scrape any hard edges away once you’ve carved your face.

Toothy Smile Jack O’Lantern

Happy Halloween!

Spooky Ghost

Spooky ghosts, goblins and ghouls come out to play on Halloween night.

Creepy House

Haunted houses are the perfect Halloween night fright, and this template is complete with tiny tombstones.

Moon and Bats

This trio of furry friends are flying around a crescent moon, but feel free to customize the moon to whichever phase you like best.

A pumpkin on a pumpkin. How meta. 

Spikey Smile

Yikes, check out that spiky smile.

Mischevious Smile

This guy is clearly up to no good. 

The jagged edges to this creature’s mouth look like stitches.

The Most Scary Face

This is a pretty scary-looking face; the curved edges to the smile give it that extra-creepy touch. Tiny ones might want to steer clear of this pumpkin.

Terribly Scary Face

This template is great if your kiddos aren’t great at making straight lines. This more free-form face is very forgiving of any carving mistakes your kid might make.

Another Scary Face

Again, this template is very forgiving for tiny hands that aren’t great at following straight lines. 

Devilish Scary Face

Devil horn-shaped eyes make this demonic visage extra creepy.

Ghostly Teeth

These teeth are goofy and make your Halloween pumpkin stand out. 

Skeletons and skulls are Halloween royalty, and this skull is no exception.

Unusual Skull

This is an unusual skull that adds crossbones to the design.

Old-School Skull

Skulls are the perfect Halloween decor, for graveyards or your porch.

Detailed Skull

This skull has finer lines and more detail to make it look more realistic.

Skull and Crossbones

Cartoony and perfect for kids, this template gives you the ultimate universally known symbol for danger, with a fun twist.

Dracula is king of the night, and doesn’t his smile look a lot like a bat?

Drippy Face

Intense spider.

Spiders and creepy crawlies, oh my!

Graphic Spider

This graphic spider template is easy and fun.

Spooky Tree

Bare tree branches suddenly look like arms reaching out for you in the night on Halloween.

Scaredy Cat

You can almost hear this cat hissing.

Ghost and Moon

These ghosts around the moon are the perfect Halloween silhouette.

Animal Face

This cute face is adorable, and a welcome break from the spooky pumpkins that usually grace peoples’ porches.

Crescent Moon

The simplest design, and you can keep it up as long as your pumpkin lasts, as it’s not Halloween-specific.

Scream Face

This recognizable droopy scream face wil give fans of the horror genre an instant throwback. 

Eerie Melting Face

Unusal and eerie, this face will haunt your dreams.

Smiley Face with Teeth

This is perhaps the most unsettling face you could put on your pumpkin.

Big Smile with Teeth

Alright, I take it back, THIS is the most unsettling face you could put on a pumpkin. 

Halloween Symbols

All the iconic symbols of Halloween, together on one pumpkin.

Spiked Trick or Treat

The two most spoken words on Halloween night.

Trick of Treat

Tell it like it is.

Happy Halloween

Say it loud, say it proud.

Classic Happy Halloween

You know it.

This spooky tree lives up to its name, and will be even spookier by candlelight.

Haunted House

Haunted houses scream with Halloween spirit, and now you can bring one to your front door with this cute template.

Creepy Tree

Ok this is a super hard one to carve, but more power to you if you try.

Back from the Dead

Zombies are out tonight, beware!

Graveyards are the perfect place for some Halloween magic.

This cute and cuddly buddy is a great sidekick for all your little witches in training.

This feline has her eye on you.

Potterheads will recognize this as the infamous Hogwarts — but it’s a great creepy castle even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan.

Scary Ghost

Ghosts aren’t all cute like Casper, and this one looks like it’s up to no good!

Storm Trooper

Star Wars fans rejoice: Now you can have your very own storm trooper for Halloween thanks to this template. 

One-eyed Monster

This cyclops is too friendly to scare trick-or-treaters.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein is back from the dead and feeling festive.

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Pumpkin carving templates, 12 free printable pages you can use to create spooky jack-o-lanterns this Halloween!

Printable Pumpkin Carving Pages

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If you’re looking for easy pumpkin carving ideas, you’ve found them! These jack o lantern carving patterns are fast and simple. Gut your gourd, print your template and get to carving!

Jack O’ Lantern Templates

Did you know you can cut out the black parts of the page, tape the pumpkin carving template to your pumpkin and use a black marker or paint to make perfect cut-out marks?

This method also works great if you’re going for a no carve pumpkin design. Simply display your painted pumpkin faces without the stress and mess of gutting a gourd and carving up the shell.

Pumpkin Carving Ideas

If you have small children and want to avoid using sharp tools, try this idea we shared. Use cookie cutters to press out jack-o-lantern shapes

Pumpkin Printables

Here are our 12 printable pumpkin carving faces you can download and use to create awesome jack-o-lanterns. Click on the image of your choice and save to your computer.

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Halloween 2023: Tips on how to carve a perfect pumpkin this spooky season

October has arrived so it is officially spooky season!

As the big day rolls around, we know lots of you will want to get your homes decorated in time for the Halloween festivities.

Carving their own pumpkin is a classic tradition to mark the scariest time of your and for some, it can be a daunting task.

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Never fear if you're feeling creative but your artistic skills may not match your enthusiasm, here are some clever tips and trick on how to get a professional-looking finish on your pumpkin carving.

Leave your neighbours jealous of your fabulous creations and have all the trick-or-treaters marvelling at your pumpkin skills.

Choose the largest pumpkin you can find as this will make the carving process less fiddly. The key to a great lantern is a simple design that’s easy to draw and straightforward to carve.

Use triangles to form a face, or grab an easy template from the Internet, download it and print it off, if you don’t want to draw them on yourself.

Use a non-permanent felt pen so you can wipe it away if you make a mistake.

Here are the basic steps:

• Draw on your design
• Cut the lid off the top of the pumpkin and remove the top and stalk - keep your knife at an angle to make this easier
• Scoop out the centre of the pumpkin, seeds and all
• Carefully cut out your design with a sharp knife, taking care of the blade
• Put a tea light in the centre of the lantern and replace the lid

More top tips for the perfect pumpkin

• The easiest shapes to cut out and work from are triangles. You can also just use shapes to create patterns for an alternative look which will make your pumpkin display stand out and look very effective.
• To ensure the best results, use different knives for each job. Firstly, choose a serrated knife to carve into the pumpkin. An ice-cream scoop or large metal spoon works well for removing the seeds inside the pumpkin. Lastly, a paring knife should be your go-to for carving your design, as it works better for the intricate carving than a serrated knife

An unbruised pumpkin is key – sizes aren’t too important, though bigger is more impressive and easier to work with. You can always enlarge your design to fit the size of your selected pumpkin. Reducing a pattern for most novice pumpkin carvers can be much harder to work with

It’s not a good idea to attempt to carve your pumpkin free-style! Use a marker pen to draw your design onto the pumpkin or for a really professional-looking carving, use a paper template and tape it onto the pumpkin. You may need to make slits around the edges of the paper to ensure a snug fit. Use a cocktail stick to poke holes around the design and then remove the paper

Lastly, remember to keep knives and other sharp objects out of the hands of young kids. Instead, for safe and tear-free Halloween havoc, let them draw their designs on a pumpkin with a black marker and colour in the shapes with black paint for a spooktacular work of art

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Pumpkin carving stencils are also available free printable or downloadable version for your convenience. First use a sharp knife to slice off the top of the pumpkin going in at a slight angle. If you dont want to creep out your neighbors then go with simple jack-o-lantern pattern.

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What is your Halloween plans this year, given that it's traditionally a carnival of horror and spookiness? It's going to be supersonic, unearthly, and psychotic, that much is certain. Every year, awareness and festivities move up a notch because it's the most looked forward to event of the year for children, youth, and adults in equal measure. Tell us about the spooky things you do on Halloween and how you mark the occasion. I hope you all have a wonderful time carving pumpkins, baking cupcakes, trick-or-treating, handing out candy, and shopping for Halloween gift baskets for your friends, family, and other loved ones.

So they know you're there when everything goes black and hollow. Also, go see horror movies with your friends, scare the hell out of them, play truth/dare, impersonate creepy and outrageous movie characters, put on the avatars of zombies, vampires, and Draculas' to show the true essence of Halloween, and educate the little kids in the house that this event is meant to be enjoyed by all of us, and not just sitting at home by the fireside eating pumpkins. On Halloween, stay away from bad and malicious activities, and don't believe any story you hear.

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Every Halloween party may become one of the best Halloween parties if you know how to prepare it all so that it is interesting until the very last minute. Furthermore, pumpkin carving is a serious job that necessitates your time, effort, and interest. If you don't feel like carving pumpkins because, well, that can be difficult to manage, or if you've ever doubted your drawing and carving skills, know that we have you covered and will help you organize the best Halloween party this year, provided that everyone has been vaccinated, washed their hands, and is wearing masks while you're partying.

So, are you prepared? Naturally, you are! Continue reading because we are about to reveal a few simple parties and pumpkin carving suggestions, as well as our new, free and terrifying pumpkin carving templates 2020 that you must use.

First and foremost, how do you want to enjoy this year's Halloween party? Do you want to keep it simple because most of your family members, friends, and colleagues may not attend because we must maintain social distance? Or do you prefer it to be as it should be - like a party? In all circumstances, you will also need to select and finish a theme. Is it extremely frightening? Adorable? Scary and adorable? It's entirely up to you, but after you've decided on a theme, make sure that your decorations, particularly the carved pumpkins, are in keeping with it.

Create adorable (or frightening!) Halloween pumpkins that will please trick-or-treaters using these simple pumpkin templates as a starting point. If you're looking for inspiration for your own creations, these free pumpkin stencils range from simple to complex. Simply cut out your preferred pumpkin carving template and trace it. Once you're ready, it's time to get creative with your pumpkin carving!

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Wide smile template.

When you're carving, smile, exactly like this novice pumpkin template. This grimy pumpkin face stencil is a great place to start if you want to make a whole bunch of silly jack-o'-lanterns. For the ultimate Halloween display, set up the joy all around you.

Frankenstein Pumpkin Template

Let's be honest: this guy is a jerk. But we still adore him! To use, open the pattern and print it. If necessary, use a copier to enlarge the carving pattern. Before carving, tape the design to your pumpkin and puncture the outline of the pattern with a pin.

Owl Template

It'll be a hoot making a fowl pumpkin with this stencil. The bright-eyed template only requires etching along the pumpkin's face—no carving is required. If this design is too frightening for you, carve a beautiful owl pumpkin instead!

Snake Pumpkin Carving Template

This snake pumpkin carving is actually created by etching a pattern into the body of the pumpkin. Create the design using our free pumpkin carving template. Once you've mastered the method, experiment with creating multiples to create an unsettling Halloween display.

Scarecrow Template

More than just the birds will be scared away by this spooky pumpkin face. During the Halloween season, this carving design lends itself to an evil-eyed, illuminated guard by your front door.

Zombie Pumpkin Carving Template

More than just the birds will be scared away by this spooky pumpkin face. During the Halloween season, this carving design lends itself to an evil-eyed, illuminated guard for your front door.

Crow And Tree Template

With these crow and tree pumpkin carving templates, you can create a terrifying Halloween forest on your front porch. A scattering of plastic crows and stacked pumpkins completes the tableau.

Skull Pumpkin Carving Template

With this free skull pumpkin stencil, you can carve a spine-chilling Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Carve the face shapes and make the teeth with a basic etching process. Thread a rubber snake between the eyeballs for a genuinely eerie effect.

Cottage Pumpkin Template

With this cottage pumpkin stencil, create a lovely Halloween display. Simply etch and carve two windows and a door to build the gorgeous house. Add a carved mushroom pumpkin and a few imitation bugs to complete the display.

Deer Template

When it comes to picking a pumpkin face to carve, don't be a deer in the headlights. On Halloween, a full moon makes for a bright stroll in the woods for a buck. This basic pumpkin template only takes a simple etching method.

Where Can I Find Pumpkin Stencils?

There’s a lot you can find online! We have enumerated some samples here in this article that you and your family can use and print out to carve some for your next Halloween party.

What To Use To Draw On A Pumpkin?

One of the most well-known Halloween pastimes is pumpkin carving, which is enjoyed by people of all ages. However, because carving a pumpkin can be difficult or dangerous, some people prefer to use other materials to decorate it, such as jewels or paint. Continue reading to find out how to decorate a pumpkin without using any carving tools at all.

Pumpkin Painting

• If you want to change the color of a pumpkin, spray paint it. Allow the pumpkin to dry after wiping it off with a moist cloth. Bring the pumpkin outside and grasp it by the stem. Apply a light, even coat of acrylic spray paint, let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes, then repeat. Allow at least 24 hours before exhibiting the pumpkin.
• Read the spray paint label to determine how far away from the surface you should hold the can. In most situations, it is between 8 and 10 inches (20 to 25 cm).
• Make candy corn out of a triangle pumpkin by painting the bottom orange, the middle yellow, and the top white.
• Mask off half of a pumpkin using painter's tape to make a color-blocked pumpkin. Paint the pumpkin any way you like, let it dry, and then remove the tape off.
• To make a simple design, use sticky stencils. Wipe down the pumpkin with a moist cloth first, then let it dry. Apply an adhesive stencil to the pumpkin, then spray paint the stencil. Allow the paint to dry before applying a second coat.

Allow the paint to dry completely before removing the stencil.

• If you don't want to use spray paint, you can use acrylic craft paint.
• You can use either conventional or reverse stencils. You may even make your own out of contact paper or an adhesive shelf liner.
• Pin a paper doily to the pumpkin before spray painting it for a more complex pattern. Before the paint dries, remove the pins and doily.
• If you want a unique aesthetic, scrape designs into spray-painted pumpkins. Apply black acrylic spray paint on a real pumpkin (not a fake craft pumpkin). Allow the paint to dry before scraping designs into it with the handle of a spoon or fork. You are free to make any design you desire. For instance:
• Jack-o-Lantern faces
• Geometric patterns
• Flourishes and scrolls
• Spooky messages
• Glow-in-the-dark paint is a great way to add color to a spray-painted pumpkin. To begin, spray paint your pumpkin with white, black, purple, or dark blue paint. Allow the paint to dry before adding designs with glow-in-the-dark paint.
• If your porch will be illuminated by a black light, consider using UV or blacklight paint instead. It's available in craft stores during the Halloween season.
• Use acrylic craft paint or dimensional/puffy paint to create this effect. Bear in mind that the latter takes significantly longer to dry.
• Directly on your pumpkin, paint designs. This can be done on a raw pumpkin or one that has been spray-painted a different color. Create your own, unique design with a thin, pointed paintbrush and acrylic paint. If you're concerned about making a mistake, use a light-colored, washable marker to draw out your design.
• Consider simple patterns such as zigzags, polka dots, or stripes.
• Create Halloween-themed figures like bats, black cats, skeletons, and witches.
• On your pumpkin, paint a Jack-o-Lantern face. This can be accomplished with either black or yellow paint.

Drawing And Writing On Pumpkins

• Simply use a black permanent marker to draw your designs for a clean effect. First, use a light-colored washable marker to sketch out your design. Wipe away any errors you make with a moist cloth. A black paint pen or permanent marker will work well once your design is complete. Everything from Jack-o'-Lantern faces to geometric patterns and fanciful flourishes can be made with this technique.
• If you want a more elaborate design, paint your pumpkin first. Two layers of black spray paint on a pumpkin. Allow the paint to dry completely before drawing designs on the pumpkin using a white paint pen. Alternatively, you can paint the pumpkin white and then use a black permanent marker or black paint pen to draw on it.
• Tap lightly on a piece of paper with the paint pen until the paint comes out of the tip after shaking it vigorously.
• Change your message by transforming a pumpkin into a chalkboard. Paint your pumpkin with blackboard paint following the manufacturer's instructions. Allow the paint to set and dry. Rub chalk over it and then remove it with a dry cloth. With chalk, write or draw whatever you want on the pumpkin.
• It is preferable to use a phony DIY pumpkin. This way, you can use it all year!
• Use thumbtacks to create a custom message. If you want to spray paint your pumpkin, do it first and let it dry. To get started, use a light-colored washable marker to write a simple word like "BOO!". Use the provided lines as a guide to place gold or silver thumbtacks in the pumpkin. Make sure the tacks are touching when you place them close together.
• You are free to use any font style you like, even cursive.
• Thumbtacks in two or three rows will thicken the lettering.
• Multiple pumpkins can be used to spell out a single word. Select one of the above-mentioned decorating methods and apply it to make a single letter on each pumpkin. Arrange the pumpkins in a way that the word "BOO!" is spelled out.

Gluing Items To Pumpkins

• For a simple look, hot glue rickrack and grosgrain ribbon along the ribs. Each piece should be hot glued to the vertical ribs (indented lines) of your pumpkin. Start at the top and work your way down the pumpkin, trimming any excess rickrack or ribbon.
• For a more colorful look, get some rickrack and grosgrain ribbon in a variety of colors and designs.
• To make the pumpkin more intricate, stack narrow trims on top of wider ones.
• If you want to create a more elaborate pumpkin, use hot glue to adhere rhinestones. Select a faux craft pumpkin from the craft store and, if wanted, spray paint it a different color. Allow the paint to dry completely before adding the rhinestones. Additionally, you may use strands of sequin trim to make designs such as phrases, spirals, and polka dots by hot gluing them together.
• You may also use a genuine pumpkin, but first, wipe it down with a moist cloth to remove any surface debris.
• For a rustic-chic effect, wrap lace around the center of the pumpkin. Find lace trim in white or black that is 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) wide. Cut a strip of fabric long enough to wrap around the center of your pumpkin. Using hot glue or fabric adhesive, adhere to the lace on the pumpkin.
• For a frightening appearance, layer black lace on top of a white pumpkin.
• To make the lace stand out, spray paint the pumpkin first!
• If you prefer to scrapbook, decoupage paper onto a pumpkin. Buy patterned paper with huge designs, like flowers or birds. Cut out the designs. Using decoupage adhesive, adhere the paper to the pumpkin until the entire surface is covered. Apply a final layer of decoupage adhesive to the pumpkin.
• For a festive look, glue tissue paper autumn leaves to a pumpkin. On red, orange, and yellow tissue paper, trace autumn leaves. Leaves should be cut out and then adhered to the pumpkin with decoupage or tacky glue. Coat the leaves with a second layer of adhesive to secure them in place, and then allow everything to dry.
• By brushing the leaves inward from the outside borders with a coarse-bristle brush, you can create realistic veins. Carry out this procedure while they are still damp.
• For a more upscale appearance, trace leaves onto silver "fancy foil wrap." This item can be found in the baking department of a craft store.
• If the shape of the leaves is too complicated, you may simply cut various colored tissue paper into little rectangles or squares and adhere them to your pumpkin using Mod Podge.
• Create a centerpiece by drilling holes in a pumpkin and then adding flowers. Reduce the size of your preferred flowers to 2 inches (5.1 cm). Drill holes in a genuine or faux craft pumpkin and insert the cut flowers. Utilize a variety of flowers, large, medium, and little; they can be real or faux.
• Utilize dark, neutral, or autumn-inspired hues such as crimson, orange, yellow, brown, teal, or plum.
• Fall flowers to consider include dahlias, mums, sunflowers, and yellow daisies. Spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils should be avoided.
• You can arrange the flowers in any design you like, as long as they are touching when they are close together.
• To make a gorgeous, gilded design, apply gold leaf to a fake pumpkin. Cover the surface of a faux handmade pumpkin with clear craft glue. Pick up pieces of gold leaf with tweezers and smooth them down using a soft-bristled paintbrush. Allow the glue to dry before smoothing the surface with a soft cloth.
• In the craft store, you can purchase gold leafing kits. They are available in three different metals: silver, gold, and copper.
• A real pumpkin can be used, although it will deteriorate over time. Using real gold leaf on a pumpkin would tarnish quickly, so it's wiser to use a faux craft pumpkin instead.

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Steve Martins - I am a certified graphic designer and I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communication Design. I worked with many brands like Uniqlo and Huawei but also independent smaller Barcelonian brands like Caravelle and Madrid’s Hola Coffee and I have completed over 2000 projects in the last 5 years.

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Pumpkin Carving Stencils For Advanced stands as an exhilarating and inventive manual, serving as the ultimate companion for unleashing the full artistic potential hidden within ordinary pumpkins, all in the spirit of Halloween. A crucial addition to the arsenal of both novices and seasoned craftsmen of pumpkin carving, this book imparts a touch of creative finesse to their Halloween adornments.

Nestled within the pages of Pumpkin Carving Stencils , one uncovers a treasury of meticulously devised and thoughtfully curated templates, numbering an impressive 50, each resonating with the thematic essence of Halloween. These templates, lovingly crafted to cater to diverse interests and skill levels, ensure a harmonious blend of variety that ensures there is something enchanting for every reader.

Embarking upon its journey, the book commences with a captivating initiation into the world of pumpkin carving, presenting readers with step-by-step guidance and invaluable insights to embark upon their own pumpkin-carving odyssey. and acquainting oneself with the indispensable carving tools, This initial section is purposefully designed to equip readers with the indispensable knowledge required to embark upon their design journey with confidence.

Once armed with the foundational expertise, readers plunge into the heart of the book. From spectral apparitions to malevolent spirits and from mystical sorceresses to emblematic Halloween motifs, each stencil stands as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, capturing the very essence of the season while igniting the spark of ingenuity. Whether the aim is to conjure a traditional Jack-o'-lantern or to immerse oneself in a more intricate and elaborate creation, "Pumpkin Carving Stencils" harbors the perfect template to align with every discerning taste and individual preference.

Navigating the path of creativity is made accessible through lucid and succinct instructions accompanying the book, rendering the carving process amenable even to those unacquainted with the craft. A symphony of vibrant and high-fidelity illustrations complements each template, bestowing readers with the ability to envision the final masterpiece, thus empowering them to realize their creative visions with poise and certainty.

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5 Disney Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Halloween 2023

by Ryan Choyeski , Digital Integration Manager, Disney Parks Experiences and Products

Halloween is quickly approaching and one of my favorite family traditions is carving pumpkins to decorate our Disney family home. The toughest part? Deciding which pumpkin stencil design to use – ESPECIALLY when those pumpkin stencils are your favorite Disney characters.

With the help of our creative team of creative cast members, I’m excited to share five new free printable Disney pumpkin carving stencils for you and your family to enjoy at home this Halloween season!

Figment Pumpkin Carving Stencil

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But wait, there’s more! We’ve returned to our Halloween archives to bring some of our past Disney pumpkin carving stencils for beginners featuring Mickey Mouse, Vampire Mickey, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. Plus, an easy-level Skeleton Mickey pumpkin carving stencil that is a personal favorite of mine.

For those with a little more skill and fans of Disney’s “Frozen” and “The Princess and the Frog,” we have a moderate-level Princess Anna pumpkin stencil to celebrate the film’s 10 th anniversary and a complex-level Dr. Facilier pumpkin stencil for you to try.

For the latest Disney Parks Halloween news, foodie guides, DIY crafts and more, be sure to visit our Halloween at Disney topics page!

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