Fear notthese easy pumpkin carving templates are nearly foolproof.
What’s Halloween without a carved jack-o'-lantern-style pumpkin?
So take a shortcut and print out one of these simple pumpkin carving stencilsno design degree required.
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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.
The face won’t scare young childreneven though it has a slightly ominous grin.
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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.
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Use this template with kids who like the idea of pumpkin carving but are not masters just yet.
Spider Pumpkin Carving Stencil
This eight-legged monsterand some fake cobwebswill turn your porch into a haunted house.
Cat Pumpkin Carving Stencil
Easily spooked by ghouls, goblins, and all things Halloween?
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Opt for this cat stencil, which is more cute than creepy.
Turn your porch or lawn into a graveyard by using this stencil to carve tombstones onto a few pumpkins.
Surprised Ghost Pumpkin Carving Stencil
Kids will love the shocked expression on this ghost pumpkin design.
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Best of all, it’s relatively simple to carve.
And don’t worryit’s much easier to create than you might think!
Zombie Hand Pumpkin Carving Stencil
This creepy-cool zombie hand pumpkin carving stencil will definitely frighten your neighbors!
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Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to remove the guts and seeds from inside the pumpkin.
To make your own pumpkin carving stencil, start by drawing your design on a piece of paper.
Or, you’re free to print out a pre-made stencil.
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Then, cut out around the design and tape the design to the pumpkin to start carving.
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