There's nothing that says Halloween quite like carving a pumpkin. Choosing the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, picking a pumpkin carving stencil or design, and even discussing some of the traditions and history of Jack-o'-lanterns can make for a quintessential fall date night or family activity. Add some delicious fall recipes to the mix and you have all the makings of a memorable evening. But knowing exactly how to carve your pumpkin? That can be a little more tricky. But just like there are tricks and tips for preserving pumpkins, there are also shortcuts you can take to make your Jack-o'-lantern the very best-looking gourd on the block.
No matter how elaborate, creative, or simple you're trying to make your pumpkin's design, using a stencil can ensure that your pumpkin will impress each and every trick-or-treater on October 31 (and throughout the month of October). Stencils can make the process less stressful and eliminate some of the most common mistakes and frustrations when it comes to pumpkin carving. Of course, pumpkins are nice to look at without doing anything to them at all. But maybe you've already experienced with no-carve pumpkins or painted pumpkins and are looking to go more traditional this year. Peruse these 43 pumpkin starving stencils to add some fun to your Halloween traditions and decor this year.
Deborah Ory
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Deborah Ory
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Black Magic Pumpkin
There's something so spooky about this witch cutout that can be illuminated with candles or LED lights. Crazy hair and a curvy hat frame, a warty nose, and hairy chin — carve those ugly features first then work out from the center 'til you reach the stars.
Get the Black Magic Pumpkin stencil.
Deborah Ory
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Whoo Is the Wisest? Pumpkin
Whoooo goes there? Hopefully, just lots of kids looking for treats at your front door. Choose an oval pumpkin with a wide base, then follow the pattern to carve out feathers, beak, and eyes. Shape the areas inside the Os, then carefully remove the background around the owl, carving it into smaller pieces to make things easier.
Get the Whoo Is the Wisest? Pumpkin stencil.
Deborah Ory
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Deborah Ory
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All Wrapped Up Mummy Pumpkin
Deborah Ory
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Boo to You Ghost Pumpkin
A tall, narrow pumpkin is the proper setting for this friendly ghost. Using the pattern, start with eyes and mouth, then carve inside the letters B-O-O. Remove the large area to the right of the figure, being particularly careful around the fingers and "tail." Finally, carve the small area to the left of your ghost.
Get the Boo to You stencil.
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All4partytime
Witch Pumpkin
This stencil is sure to make all your neighbors wonder if an artist lives at your house. It's incredibly impressive, but no one has to know that you had a little help from a stencil.
Deborah Ory
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Teen Scream Dracula Pumpkin
On a tall pumpkin, start by carving out this vampire's hair and cape, then finish off with the delicate eyes, mouth, and ears.
Get the Teen Scream stencil.
Deborah Ory
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Tricks and Treats Pumpkin
A simple but effective reminder about what Halloween is truly all about. Carve out the letters, then light with a candle as usual or tape colored construction paper behind the words to creative a festive spotlight.
Get the Tricks and Treats Pumpkin stencils.
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SleepyHollowPumpkins
Hocus Pocus Pumpkins
Sure to make any child of the '90s smile, these Hocus Pocus-themed stencilsoffer the opportunity to make your pumpkins fancier than ever. You could even watch the movie while you carve your pumpkins for the perfect fall evening.
Deborah Ory
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Fly a Kite Bat Pumpkin
This bat takes flight with the aid of a U-shaped woodcarving tool and a little patience. After applying the pattern, use a utility knife to trace lightly around the letters — you want to shave off the top layer of skin and flesh, not carve all the way through, using the woodcarving tool to gently gouge out the word. Carve out the bat shape, and you're ready for takeoff.
Get the Fly a Kite Bat stencil.
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All4partytime
Haunted House Pumpkin
The perfect balance of spooky without being too scary, this haunted house-themed pumpkin carving stencil offers you the opportunity to let your artistic skills shine this Halloween.
Romulo Yanes
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Owl Family
Your neighbors will get a hoot out of these cute little pumpkins. Make sure to pick up a variety of sized pumpkins so you can create the entire owl family.
Get the Baby Owl, Mama Owl, and Daddy Owl stencils.
Deborah Ory
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Spooky Tree Pumpkins
Carve this spooky tree pattern across two gourds — a big one and a small one — then stack them on top of each other for a haunting display.
Get the Spooky Tree stencil.
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Pug Pumpkin
For less than the cost of a typical latte, you can make your Halloween pumpkin look like a truly adorable pug with this printable stencil. What could be better than that?
Deborah Ory
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Steve Giralt
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11WondersShop
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Cat Pumpkin
Cats are a part of Halloween lore for a reason. They're a bit mysterious and magical (and pretty cute, too). Bring some of that energy to your front porch this fall with this easy-to-follow cat face stencil, which you can download and print at home for less than $1.50.
Deborah Ory
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Jack Stack Pumpkins
A graduated tower of pumpkins, from big and squat to small, makes a dramatic display of smiles. Carving holes in the tops of the respective pumpkins allows light to pass up through from the base. The lanterns themselves are an easy matter of removing nose, eyes, and mouths.
Get the Jack Stack stencils.
Country Living
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Skeleton Hand Jack-o'-Lantern
Once the sun goes down, these illuminated pumpkins make it look like the dead is rising up out of the ground to party on Halloween.
Get the Skeleton Hand and Arm stencils.
VectorDesignsCanada
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VectorDesignsCanada
Raccoon Pumpkin
Does your neighborhood have a bit of a trash panda problem? Poke fun at the very mischievous (yet very cute) animal with this raccoon stencil.
Susan McWhinney
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Susan McWhinney
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JessiArts
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JessiArts
Leaf Pumpkin
If you're more into the gorgeous, color-changing leaves of the Halloween season than, say, scary spiderwebs and ghosts, this leaf-themed stencil would be a great choice.
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VectorDesignsCanada
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VectorDesignsCanada
Boxer Pumpkin
If you have a boxer (or a mutt that happens to look like a boxer), this could be a fun way to incorporate your furry friend into your front porch decor this Halloween.
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Frankenstein Jack-o'-Lantern
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Happy Pumpkin
Use our happy Jack-o'-lantern stencil (cut out and trace it onto your pumpkin) to dazzle trick-or-treaters throughout the evening.
Get the Happy Pumpkin stencil.
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Puppy Pumpkin
After carving this sweet pup onto your pumpkin, craft a couple pieces of felt into floppy ears and hot-glue on to finish the look.
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