22 Fantastic Pumpkin Carving + Decorating Ideas You Have To Try
Tis the season for pumpkins and all the carving and decorating that accompanies them. Cut, carve, paint or even drill. There are countless things you can do with your pumpkins. Here are 22 of the most fantastic ideas for pumpkins out there. Check them out and see which ones strike your pumpkin lovin’ fancy.

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Fanged Friends
Minimal carving an a whole lot of fun!
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Ombre
It's a hot trend and it's not going anywhere soon. No knife required!
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Singing Squash
Who says it has to be a pumpkin? Gather some squash and go to town.
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White
I love the black on white contrast. A little paint and some tiny spiders and you've got a styling pumpkin!
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Laced
So elegant and ornate. Just down right stunning, am I right?
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Patterned
Pick a pattern, any pattern. Strped, chevron, plaid. Very bold and pretty easy.
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pumpkins-06
A functional pumpkin. Why not?
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Chalkboard
The kids will have a grand time with these. I would too for that matter.
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Paint on Face
Why carve a face when you can paint it on?
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Village
A whole spooky pumpkin village? Yes, please!
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Holey
So simple and oh so rad. A drill and a pumpkin. Can't argue with the results!
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Mouse Motel
I'm betting you'd get quite a few visitors who get freaked by this one. Love it.
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Cookie Cutter
Stars, dogs, triangles, circles. If you have the cutter shape, your pumpkin can too.
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Tea Lights
This would look great at a dinner party. Simple and elegant.
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Glittery Gords
You know you love it, so why not adorn your gords with some pretty glitter?
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Candy Bowl Jack-O
This is perfect. A jack-o-lantern and candy bowl in one.
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Lollipop Holder
How perfect would this be for trick or treaters?
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Oh No!
I don't know why, but I love this one. To me it's funny and spooky in one pumpkin.
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Jack Skellington
You have to love ole' Jack. I need this on my porch. Now.
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Gilded
So pretty and perfect all the way through Thanksgiving!
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Cooler
Having a shindig? Try making a pumpkin cooler!
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Diorama
This might be a little out of my league, but it sure does look cool.
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