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22 Fantastic Pumpkin Carving + Decorating Ideas You Have To Try

melanieblodgett Melanie Blodgett |

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

    Fanged Friends

    Minimal carving an a whole lot of fun!
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Ombre

    Ombre

    It's a hot trend and it's not going anywhere soon. No knife required!
    See more here on Funky Time.

  • Singing Squash

    Singing Squash

    Who says it has to be a pumpkin? Gather some squash and go to town.
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • White

    White

    I love the black on white contrast. A little paint and some tiny spiders and you've got a styling pumpkin!
    See more here on A Pumpkin And A Princess.

  • Laced

    Laced

    So elegant and ornate. Just down right stunning, am I right?
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Patterned

    Patterned

    Pick a pattern, any pattern. Strped, chevron, plaid. Very bold and pretty easy.
    See more here on Country Living.

  • pumpkins-06

    pumpkins-06

    A functional pumpkin. Why not?
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Chalkboard

    Chalkboard

    The kids will have a grand time with these. I would too for that matter.
    See more here on Small Fry.

  • Paint on Face

    Paint on Face

    Why carve a face when you can paint it on?
    See more here on Real Simple.

  • Village

    Village

    A whole spooky pumpkin village? Yes, please!
    See more here on Country Living.

  • Holey

    Holey

    So simple and oh so rad. A drill and a pumpkin. Can't argue with the results!
    See more here on Curbly.

  • Mouse Motel

    Mouse Motel

    I'm betting you'd get quite a few visitors who get freaked by this one. Love it.
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Cookie Cutter

    Cookie Cutter

    Stars, dogs, triangles, circles. If you have the cutter shape, your pumpkin can too.
    See more here on Built By Kids.

  • Tea Lights

    Tea Lights

    This would look great at a dinner party. Simple and elegant.
    See more here on A Pumpkin And A Princess.

  • Glittery Gords

    Glittery Gords

    You know you love it, so why not adorn your gords with some pretty glitter?
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Candy Bowl Jack-O

    Candy Bowl Jack-O

    This is perfect. A jack-o-lantern and candy bowl in one.
    See more here on Halloween Forum.

  • Lollipop Holder

    Lollipop Holder

    How perfect would this be for trick or treaters?
    See more here on Martha Stewart.

  • Oh No!

    Oh No!

    I don't know why, but I love this one. To me it's funny and spooky in one pumpkin.
    See more here on Spoonful.

  • Jack Skellington

    Jack Skellington

    You have to love ole' Jack. I need this on my porch. Now.
    See more here on Spoonful.

  • Gilded

    Gilded

    So pretty and perfect all the way through Thanksgiving!
    See more here on Country Living.

  • Cooler

    Cooler

    Having a shindig? Try making a pumpkin cooler!
    See more here on Country Living.

  • Diorama

    Diorama

    This might be a little out of my league, but it sure does look cool.
    See more here on Country Living.

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Melanie Blodgett
melanieblodgett

Melanie Blodgett writes daily at her blog You Are My Fave — a mix of parties, projects and fave finds. She's currently settling into her first home in Denver with her husband Ryan and their baby son Beck.

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