Are you looking for new and original pumpkin carving ideas?
Great! You’re in the right spot.
Of course you could carve the same ol smiling Jack that you have in years past.
But, if you’re looking to spice it up this Halloween with something hilarious and original you are going to love the lineup below.
None of these pumpkin carving ideas are overly complicated or tricky.
And, they are all family friendly.
Any trick or treater or Halloween party guests will get a smile from these carved creations sitting on your front porch.
Let’s get to it!
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#1) Witch & Family Pumpkin Carving Idea
Woman’s Day is the source behind this lovely trio of happy pumpkins.
I absolutely love the long carrot nose and big smiles.
To create a witch pumpkin, you’ll need a witches hat, and some type of witches hair.
This could be anything from dry grass, fall twigs or berry garland.
#2) Pumpkin House Carving Idea
I found this adorable little pumpkin house idea on Pinterest.
Who doesn’t love a well lit home with a smiling face inside?
It’s welcoming and an easy carve!
#3) Cat In The Stars Carved Pumpkin
Rachel’s Crafted Life showcased this simple and eye catching carved pumpkin idea.
A small drill bit can make quick work of the holes!
And the cat outline is simple enough for anyone to trace and carve.
#4) Mummy Pumpkin Carving Idea
I absolutely adore this simple and creative pumpkin carving idea found on Woman’s Day.
It is easy to make and so creative.
You’ll need a good sized knife to slice your pumpkin into disks. 🙂 P.S. Be careful!
#5) One Eyed Monster Pumpkin
Pop Sugar is the source for this popular and creative carving idea.
You can use the small wedges from around the eye to create the horns!
Simply attach them with toothpicks.
#6) Painted Cookie Cutter Pumpkin Decorating Idea
Good Housekeeping is behind this stylish pumpkin!
Use a small cookie cutter to mark your cut outs, and a fresh coat of spray paint to make it even more attractive!
#7) Harry Potter Pumpkin Carving Idea
I found this Harry Potter pumpkin on Instagram!
It’s simple and perfect for all of you Hogwarts out there.
#8) Stylish Small Holes Pumpkin
Good Housekeeping is behind this simple and stylish pumpkin.
A drill fitted with two sizes of small drill bits can help you create this pumpkin in no time flat!
#9) Spider Eye Pumpkin Guy
Good Housekeeping is again behind this attractive spider eye pumpkin.
A simple face, upside down heart nose, and plastic spider is all you’ll need to create this glowing Jack.
You can use the rest of the spiders as part of your Halloween Decor!
#10) Pacman Pumpkin Carving Idea
Nintendo lovers, this one is for you!
Rachel’s Crafted Life shows this simple and creative pumpkin carving idea for all of the gamers out there.
Besides, chomping down ghosts is a very Halloweeny thing to do!
#11) Creative Cannibal Pumpkins Carving Idea
This pumpkin that I found on Pinterest is just too funny!
Sure you’ll have a little extra time carving the smaller pumpkins, but I’d say the end result is quite worth it!
Don’t you think?!
#12) Galaxy Pumpkin Idea
This image from Vanessa Hudgens Tumblr is out of this world! 😉
I love the simple saturn carving and the stars! Beautiful.
#13) Hilarious Emoji Pumpkin Carving Idea
Kennedy Oak VSCO is spreading Halloween cheer with this elated pumpkin emoji face!
I love the star eyes and teeth details!
#14) Spider Man Pumpkin Carving Idea
Remove & Replace offers this great pumpkin carving idea for all of you Marvel maniacs out there.
This catch design would be surprisingly simple to execute!
#15) Tiny Face Pumpkin
Is this pumpkin from Tumblr hilarous or what?!
If you have an extra large pumpkin, what could be funnier than an itty bitty face carved on the front?
#16) Skeleton Zombie Pumpkin Carving Idea
Woman’s Day is behind this creative skeleton zombie pumpkin creation.
You’ll need a pair of skeleton hands, some toothpicks, and a pair of zombie eyes to make it happen!
#17) Toothy Grin Pumpkin Carving Idea
I found this toothy pumpkin carving idea on Pinterest.
What better way to make good use out of a twisted stemmed pumpkin?
Simple toothpick teeth and triangular eyes make this guy something to behold!
#18) BOO Pumpkin Letters
Better Homes & Gardens creates the perfect pumpkin letters with the simple word design.
Good sized circular holes help the lettering really come to life!
#19) Cute Cat Pumpkin Carving Idea
Is this cat pumpkin from Lady Face Blog adorable or what?
I think it’s the small triangular ears and kitten paws that really take this pumpkin to the next level!
#20) Mickey Pumpkin Carving Idea
Cosmopolitan is here offering this adorable Mickey Mouse pumpkin idea for all of you Disney fans out there.
The two smaller pumpkins (attached with skewers) make the perfect Mickey ears.
And the face is simple enough that anyone can trace it!
Happy Pumpkin Carving!
I hope you found some pumpkin carving ideas that will make their way to your fall front porch this Halloween!
It is worth mentioning that most of these designs are going to be so much easier to execute with the right pumpkin carving tools.
Cheers for now my friends!
Check out these other Halloween inspired posts below before you go! 🙂
<3 Ang
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