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60 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas to Try This Halloween
Few fall activities are as fun and festive as pumpkin carving—and it’s not just about Halloween! Of course, jack-o’-lanterns are a fun part of any fall porch décor setup. But pumpkin carving is also a kid-friendly project that keeps the little ones occupied. Plus, it yields delicious pumpkin seeds! If you know how to carve a pumpkin, it’s easy to try lots of different designs.
You certainly can go for the classic toothy grin and triangle-shaped eyes. But, if that no longer feels quite as thrilling as it did when you were a kid, you’re in the right place. After all, if you’re going to go to the trouble of whipping out a brand-new pumpkin carving kit, you might as well have an epic pumpkin to show for it at the end. Here, you’ll find pumpkin decorating ideas that are far more exciting. From simple drilled hole designs to that are easy enough for anyone to tackle to tall topiaries that show off all your skills, there is something for everyone.
Carving experts and beginners at pumpkin crafts alike will find at least one idea here to tackle this October. So visit your local pumpkin patch and pick out the best one. Then, all you need to do is throw down some newspaper and sharpen your tools! Or be mess free with some faux pumpkin options. Either way, you’ll display your newest outdoor Halloween decorations proudly in no time at all!
Pumpkin Votive Candles
Alice and Lois
Grab a bunch of mini pumpkins and get carving, because you’re about to make the most seasonal candles! The great thing about pouring wax directly into the pumpkins instead of inserting pre-made candles is that you don’t have to be as precise when carving the hole.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
Pumpkin Candle Holders
Alison Gootee
Another lit idea? Make candle holders with added greenery to create a stunning centerpiece. You can carve real or faux mini pumpkins for this project and use dried arrangements to make them last longer.
Flamingo Pumpkin
It’s always a bit easier to just paint them, right? And you can easily add everything you need to make a flock of them for your living room.
DIY Animal Pumpkins
Invite the girls over to spend an afternoon carving woodland creatures. They’ll thank you later.
Finding Dory Pumpkins
Ya know, for the kids in your life. Don’t forget to do Hank the Septopus!
Geek Carved Pumpkins
We’ve already shared some nerd and geek pumpkin ideas, and today I’d like to show only carvings. Harry Potter, LOTR, The Game Of Thrones, pokemons, dragons, Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars, Marvel and DC comics and films can become a cool source of inspiration for carving a pumpkin. Choose your favorite characters and symbols and go ahead!
gorgeous dragon pumpkin for book worms
Harry Potter carved pumpkin for fans
simple Batman pumpkin will take you just a couple of minutes
if you are a Pokemon Go fan, carve a Pikachu pumpkin
Sherlock pumpkin looks so natural and so exciting
Tyrion Lannister pumpkin carving for The Song Of Ice And Fire fans
Carved Pumpkins For Kids
These can be Disney characters, animals, burgers, candy holders and other stuff that your kids like. Don’t carve anything too scary, keep them fun and bold, such pumpkins will match your kids’ parties décor.
painted and carved emoji pumpkins
blue cookie monster pumpkin will make your kids happy
Mickey Mouse lantern for kids’ parties
faux burger pumpkin decoration is a very cool idea
cute cat pumpkin lantern
pineapple pumpkin lantern for a fun and cute touch
Other Ideas
Carve animals, VW vans, leaves, vikings, skulls with an exposed brain – anything that comes to your mind and corresponds your décor. Get inspired by the ideas below and carve your own masterpiece!
leaf pumpkin create with a lino cutter is a cool fall home decoration
pumpkin cage with a smaller pumpkin inside
pumpkin skull with an exposed squash brain
pumpkin VW lantern for free spirited decor
viking pumpkin with horns eating another one
wicked pumpkin eating another one
witch leg with glitter and a bow on a pumpkin
