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Ghost Moon
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Sad Heart Face
Pumpkins can be happy, scary and even sad, but with a matching pair of heart-shaped eyes it’s also oh-so cute.
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Witch Hat
Bubble, bubble boil and trouble, this design will easily bewitch any trick-or-treaters.
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Smiley Classic Face
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Owl in the Moon
Put your skills to the test with this unique stencil of an owl on the moon that will look absolutely gourd-dous when the sun sets and it glows with a candle from inside.
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Silly Face
Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean everything needs to be scary, and this stencil is perfect for those who want their pumpkins to be the perfect blend of scary and silly.
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Boo!
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Grinning Face
Finally, a pumpkin with a face that matches ours as soon as we see the house that’s giving out full-sized candy bars.
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Bat
This design might look tricky, but it’s actually quite doable, even if your carving skills are more beginner-level.
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Crow Stencil
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Acorn Stencil
There will be a few squirrels a little disappointed to discover that this glowing acorn on your front porch is not, in fact, real. But it’s still super cute, nonetheless!
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Candle Stencil
If you’re not the most skilled carver but want to try your hand at something a little trickier, then this stencil is perfect. The end result looks much cooler than a traditional jack-o’-lantern face.
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Feather Stencil
Attention to detail is everything with this feather stencil. For something with this many tight edges, opt for a smaller, thinner knife to really nail the feather’s border. If you find that you can’t quite get them right, feel free to freestyle it a bit.
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Flames Stencil
Want a one-of-a-kind decorating idea? Use this stencil on a bunch of pumpkins, pop some candles inside, then line your driveway or walkway with them so trick-or-treaters have a lit path straight to your candy. Not only will it look absolutely spooktacular, but it’ll make your holiday decor stand out from the rest of the block.
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Flower Stencil
This is what you would call a bold design but easy enough for carving newbies. If you really want to make a statement, create a “bouquet” of porch pumpkins by using the stencil on a variety of pumpkins of varying sizes.
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Tombstone Stencil
Here lies one super cool pumpkin design. This expert-level design really shines once the sun sets and the candle is lit.
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Evil Queen Pumpkin Stencil
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Skeleton Stencil
Carvers at every level will be able to pull off this adorable (yet creepy) smiling face that you’ll want to take a skel-fie with afterward.
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Cat Stencil
Cute as a button and super creative, this one-of-a-kind stencil will look purrrr-fect on your pumpkin.
Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.
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