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19 Pumpkin Carving Patterns to Use This Halloween

Tired of making traditional Jack-O'-lanterns year after year? Never fear, there are plenty of interesting pumpkin carving ideas to choose from. We've collected our favorite 19 Pumpkin Carving Patterns to Use This Halloween for you to choose from. Find anything from scary pumpkin carving patterns, to funny pumpkin carving ideas, to general Halloween carving ideas. These unique ways to carve a pumpkin are sure to put fright into any trick-or-treater that ventures up to your house on this haunting holiday!
Whether you want friendly pumpkin carving patterns to work on as a family, or you would rather use creepy pumpkin carving patterns that will give visiting trick-or-treaters a good scare, we're sure you'll find something you want to make in this exciting collection. With Halloween quickly approaching, you don't want to waste any time finding the perfect pumpkin carving ideas for your home--epecially since we've collected them for you!
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Fun Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Not all Halloween decorations have to be scary. Check out this list of fun pumpkin carving ideas. You'll find that these pumpkins are funny and family-friendly! Find your favorite pumpkin carving idea; these are cute, simple, and great for the whole family to partake in.
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Cute Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Not feeling very frightening this Halloween? Skip the scary and opt for cute pumpkin carving ideas instead. Our fun pumpkin carving ideas below are great alternatives to other spooky pumpkin carving ideas. These crafts are perfect to do as a family on a lazy fall afternoon. Every time guests see your cute pumpkins, they'll want to steal your creative pumpkin carving ideas and make them for themselves!
Unique Pumpkin Carving Ideas

If you're searching for pumpkin carving ideas that are a little out of the ordinary, then check out the projects we have below. Each craft is truly unique in it's own way. Whether you want to simply paint on decorations, or want to find unique pumpkin carving ideas, we've compiled a list that we feel will satisfy all you crafting desires!
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KLC
Sep 15, 2016
Every Halloween I stare at my uncarved pumpkin, not sure what to do. With these ideas, I will not have that problem this year. Thanks!

Jane B
Oct 20, 2014
Hello barbbs409 5380175! Thank you for bringing this problem to my attention! All of the links have been corrected, and you should not have any problems in the future. Thank you. Editor, JLH

barbbs409 5380175
Oct 18, 2014
I have clicked on several template patterns and it takes me to a page but nowhere to click to download template.

Caitlin
Sep 27, 2011
You have no idea how excited I am to try the Carved Owl Pumpkin! I might have to make a few of these, that Where the Wild Things Are pattern is also calling my name.
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Sep 26, 2011
I love Where the Wild Things Are! What a genius idea!

Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns
Sep 26, 2011
I love spooky pumpkins like this. I might try the Carve Your Face Pumpkin!
Karisa
Sep 26, 2011
I'm totally trying that "Where the Wild Things Are" pattern. That looks awesome!

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