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50 Unique Cute Pumpkin Printables

We curated 50 of the very best unique cute pumpkin printables so you can pick one and start carving in minutes.

  1. 1. Row of Hearts and Dots

    Row of Hearts and Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Eight little hearts march in a straight row around the middle of the pumpkin, each topped by a small drilled dot, forming a glowing band of love. Every heart and dot is cut fully through, and the design is made for a wide, flat pumpkin where the horizontal band can wrap the whole front. Mark a level guideline around the pumpkin first so the hearts stay evenly spaced and perfectly aligned when lit.

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  2. 2. Fan Tail Fish with Low Notches

    Fan Tail Fish with Low Notches pumpkin carving stencil

    A plump fantail goldfish glides across the pumpkin as one big glowing silhouette, with a rounded body, sweeping double tail, and small notched fins along the belly. The entire fish is pierced through in a single connected shape, so it lights up like an aquarium at night. At medium difficulty the low fin notches are the detail work; cut the broad body and tail first, then nick out the small fin points with short careful strokes.

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  3. 3. Seated Rabbit with Split Ears

    Seated Rabbit with Split Ears pumpkin carving stencil

    A seated rabbit in profile with two tall split ears, a rounded back, and tucked front paws, cut through as a nearly single silhouette with slim gaps defining the ears and feet. The shell around the bunny stays whole so the glowing shape reads crisply from a distance. Carve the narrow gap between the ears first; it is the finest cut on an otherwise smooth outline.

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  4. 4. Curled Dolphin Profile

    Curled Dolphin Profile pumpkin carving stencil

    A leaping dolphin caught mid-arc, its curved body, pointed snout, dorsal fin, and sweeping tail all glowing through one sculpted cut-through opening, with an intact rind island shaping the pectoral fin and belly. The interior island is the key feature: cut the outer outline in sections and leave the connecting bridges to the island untouched until the very end, then trim them carefully to final width.

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  5. 5. Bone Below Two Paw Prints

    Bone Below Two Paw Prints pumpkin carving stencil

    A large dog bone glows across the lower face of the pumpkin with two paw prints stamped above it, each paw built from a rounded pad and four little toes. All pieces are cut fully through, so the bone and paws shine like a porch sign for the neighborhood's favorite dog. A gentle medium carve; punch out the sixteen small toe and pad holes first, then saw the bone in halves, meeting in the middle.

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  6. 6. Large Heart and Two Paw Prints

    Large Heart and Two Paw Prints pumpkin carving stencil

    A large heart glows at the center flanked by a full paw print on each side, every pad and toe pierced clean through the wall. It is a natural fit for pet lovers, veterinary clinics, and rescue fundraisers. Cut the eight small toe ovals first while the shell is sturdy, then the two big pads, and finish with the heart, easing around its top notch so both lobes stay symmetrical.

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  7. 7. Six Hearts and Tiny Top Heart

    Six Hearts and Tiny Top Heart pumpkin carving stencil

    Six hearts arranged in a ring point inward toward the center, with a tiny seventh heart crowning the top and small round dots filling the gaps between them like beads on a wreath. Every heart and dot is cut fully through, creating a lantern that throws a circle of glowing hearts across the porch. For this medium carve, poke a starter hole in each heart and cut the notch last; the dots are quick work with an apple corer or drill bit.

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  8. 8. Seven Hearts in a Tall Zigzag

    Seven Hearts in a Tall Zigzag pumpkin carving stencil

    Seven hearts zigzag down the front in an alternating left-right column, with small round dots sprinkled between them for sparkle. Each heart and dot cuts fully through, and the vertical layout is made for tall, skinny pumpkins and gourds. A medium carve mostly for the layout; tape the stencil straight down the tallest face before transferring, and carve from the top heart downward so shavings fall clear of finished cuts.

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  9. 9. Eight Hearts and Eight Dots

    Eight Hearts and Eight Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Eight hearts arranged in a ring, each one pointing outward like petals on a wreath, with eight small round dots glowing in the gaps between them; the center of the pumpkin stays solid. Every heart and dot is cut through, turning the whole design into a radiant circular pattern. A medium carve that rewards accuracy: trace the stencil carefully so the ring stays even, and drill the dots before sawing the hearts around them.

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  10. 10. Split Tooth and Two Sparkles

    Split Tooth and Two Sparkles pumpkin carving stencil

    A giant molar with a split between its two roots gleams at the center, flanked by a four-point sparkle on each side and two small dot accents. The tooth outline is cut through around its lobed crown and twin roots, and the sparkles and dots are pierced as well, making a bright emblem any dentist would love. At medium difficulty, the pinch between the roots is the tightest cut, so saw into that notch from both sides and go slow.

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  11. 11. Sleepy Eyes and Eight Lashes

    Sleepy Eyes and Eight Lashes pumpkin carving stencil

    Two closed crescent eyes with four little lashes apiece rest above a small oval mouth, while round dots on each side form rosy cheeks for a sweetly sleeping face. Every crescent, lash, dot, and the mouth is pierced through, so the tiny lash cuts do the expressive work. Cut the two big crescents first, then add the short lash strokes with a fine saw, keeping each one clear of its neighbor.

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  12. 12. Two Fish and Six Bubbles

    Two Fish and Six Bubbles pumpkin carving stencil

    Two plump fish swim toward each other with a rising trail of six bubbles between them and two wavy water slots rippling underneath. The fish bodies, bubbles, and wave lines are all cut through, turning the pumpkin into a glowing underwater scene. A relaxed medium carve for anglers and lake families; drill the bubbles in ascending size order, then saw the fish, and finish with the long shallow wave curves.

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  13. 13. Heart Cheeks and Eight Dots

    Heart Cheeks and Eight Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    An irresistibly cute kawaii face: two tall oval eyes, a tiny curved smile, a heart-shaped blush on each cheek, and eight little sparkle dots scattered around the edges. Every element is a small pierced opening, and the wide spacing across a squat pumpkin gives it that classic sticker-art charm. At medium difficulty the hearts and dots demand patience; use a drill bit or apple corer for the round sparkles to keep them perfectly circular.

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  14. 14. Three-Horn Dino and Tall Frill

    Three-Horn Dino and Tall Frill pumpkin carving stencil

    A friendly triceratops in full profile, cut through as one connected silhouette with its tall neck frill, three horns, sturdy legs, and thick tail all glowing. The single-opening design keeps things straightforward despite the detailed outline. The horns and the gaps between the legs are the trickiest spots; drill small relief holes at each tight corner so your saw can turn without tearing the rind.

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  15. 15. Oval Eyes and Crescent Cheeks

    Oval Eyes and Crescent Cheeks pumpkin carving stencil

    This delighted face beams with two big oval eyes, a small triangle nose, crescent-shaped cheek accents, and an open grin showing a pair of stubby teeth, all dusted with tiny freckle holes. Every shape is pierced through, with the teeth left attached to the upper lip. Cut the delicate crescent cheeks with the tip of your saw only, since their thin curves are the easiest pieces to crack.

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  16. 16. Tall Dino and Three Leaves

    Tall Dino and Three Leaves pumpkin carving stencil

    A long-necked brachiosaurus stretches up toward three tropical leaves floating above it, its full body cut through as one flowing silhouette from tail tip to tiny head. The leaves are separate cutouts with notched edges that add extra glow around the dino's snack. Cut the leaves first for practice, then work the dinosaur from the tail forward, saving the slender neck for careful final strokes.

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  17. 17. Oval Eyes and Eight Cheek Dots

    Oval Eyes and Eight Cheek Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Big oval eyes sit under arched brows above a round button nose and a broad smile showing four blunt square teeth, with four freckle dots sprinkled on each cheek. The eyes, brows, nose, mouth, and dots are pierced through while the tooth bridges stay connected. Poke the eight small cheek dots first, then cut the large features, leaving the tooth bars until the end so they keep support.

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  18. 18. Bent Hat with Nine Sparkles

    Bent Hat with Nine Sparkles pumpkin carving stencil

    A tall witch hat with a jauntily bent tip glows from the pumpkin, its wide oval brim carved as a separate opening beneath the crown so the solid hatband reads as a dark stripe between them. Around the hat, small circles and diamonds sparkle like scattered magic. This medium design hinges on that hatband bridge; cut the crown and brim as two independent openings and never saw across the band, then finish with the little sparkle shapes using a drill and detail knife.

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  19. 19. Seven-Rib Shell and Three Dots

    Seven-Rib Shell and Three Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    A fan-shaped scallop shell spreads seven glowing ribs from a hinged base, crowned by three small round dots floating above like sea spray. Each rib is its own cut-through opening separated by strips of intact wall, so the shell keeps its elegant ridged look when lit. Cut the center rib first and work outward symmetrically, keeping the dividing strips at least a finger-width so the fan stays strong.

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  20. 20. Star Eyes and Six Freckles

    Star Eyes and Six Freckles pumpkin carving stencil

    This starstruck face beams with two five-pointed stars for eyes, curved brows arching above them, a wide open grin with tiny teeth, and three round freckles dotting each cheek. All the features are pierced through the wall, and the star eyes are the showpieces. Cut each star from its center out to the points, and drill the six freckles with a small round bit for perfectly matched circles.

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  21. 21. Lovestruck Heart Eyes Face

    Lovestruck Heart Eyes Face pumpkin carving stencil

    This lovestruck face beams with two big heart-shaped eyes under curved brows, a wide open smile showing three square teeth, and playful dot dimples on each cheek. All the features are cut through the wall, so the hearts glow brightest and instantly read as the classic heart-eyes expression. Cut the notch at the top of each heart carefully with short strokes, since that little dip is what makes the shape.

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  22. 22. Apple Leaf and Four Holes

    Apple Leaf and Four Holes pumpkin carving stencil

    A plump apple with a stem and single leaf glows at the front, trailed by a diagonal line of four round holes like tumbling seeds. The apple body, leaf, and dots are all pierced through, with the stem notch left as dark shell between them. A great pick for classrooms and teacher gifts; punch the four small holes with a corer first, then saw the apple outline in slow curves.

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  23. 23. Right Wink and Eight Freckles

    Right Wink and Eight Freckles pumpkin carving stencil

    A winking smiley with one open eye, one curved wink swoosh, a big grin holding a single square tooth, and a cluster of four freckle dots on each cheek. All shapes cut through, and the tiny freckles are what nudge this to medium difficulty. Punch the dots with a drill bit or apple corer before sawing the larger openings, since small circles are far easier while the wall is intact.

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  24. 24. Tall Smile and Six Cheek Dots

    Tall Smile and Six Cheek Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    A tall pumpkin design with arched happy eyes, an oval nose, three dot freckles on each cheek, and a huge open smile with four little teeth hanging from the top lip. Every shape is cut through, and the six small cheek dots add a sprinkle of glowing freckles around the grin. Punch the freckle dots with an apple corer or drill bit before opening the big mouth.

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  25. 25. Moon and Six Diamond Sparkles

    Moon and Six Diamond Sparkles pumpkin carving stencil

    A large crescent moon anchors the center while six diamond sparkles and a scattering of small round dots twinkle around it, turning the whole pumpkin into a patch of night sky. Every moon, diamond, and dot is a separate pierced opening, so the pattern wraps light in all directions. Carve the crescent first, then the diamonds from largest to smallest, using a drill or apple corer for the tiny circles.

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  26. 26. Seven Stars in a Winding Trail

    Seven Stars in a Winding Trail pumpkin carving stencil

    Seven five-pointed stars of varying sizes wind down the pumpkin in a gentle S-curve, like a constellation trailing across the night sky. Each star is a full cut-through opening, so the finished lantern twinkles from every angle. Star points are where beginners slip, so cut each arm from the outer tip inward toward the center and let the cuts meet, which keeps all five points sharp on every star.

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  27. 27. Arched Eyes and Six Freckles

    Arched Eyes and Six Freckles pumpkin carving stencil

    A vintage-style pumpkin face with tall arched eyes, a triangle nose, a gap-toothed smile, and six little freckle holes dotted across the cheeks. The eyes, nose, mouth, and freckles all cut through, and each eye keeps a rooted pupil tab attached at the bottom for old-fashioned character. Drill or poke the freckles first with a small round tool, and cut toward each pupil tab's base so those thin anchors survive.

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  28. 28. Cat Fangs and Four Whiskers

    Cat Fangs and Four Whiskers pumpkin carving stencil

    A grinning cat face made for a black-painted pumpkin: big almond eyes with pointed ear tips, a triangle nose, four whisker slits, and a wide smile showing two tiny fangs. Every feature cuts through so the orange interior glows against the dark shell. Paint the pumpkin first and let it dry fully before transferring the pattern; carve the whisker slits last with gentle strokes so the paint edge does not chip.

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  29. 29. Kitten with Long Whiskers

    Kitten with Long Whiskers pumpkin carving stencil

    A sweet kitten face with pointed ear triangles, big almond eyes, a small triangle nose, extra-long whisker slits sweeping from each cheek, and a dainty curled smile beneath. All features are pierced through, and the long thin whiskers are what nudge this to medium difficulty. Cut each whisker as one smooth continuous stroke rather than sawing back and forth, and the slits will glow as fine clean lines.

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  30. 30. Bee with Three Raw Stripes

    Bee with Three Raw Stripes pumpkin carving stencil

    A friendly bumblebee spreads four scalloped wings wide, with a round head, curled antennae, and a plump body banded by three raw stripes. This is a shading design with no pierced holes: the wings, head, and body stripes are shaved down to pale flesh while strips of dark skin form the outlines and bands. Shave the big wing panels first, then refine the narrow antennae with a small gouge.

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  31. 31. Side-View Penguin

    Side-View Penguin pumpkin carving stencil

    A plump penguin stands in profile with its beak raised, and the design is built entirely from skin shading rather than pierced cuts. You shave away the rind across the penguin's white belly and face for a bright glow, leave the darker back and flipper as untouched skin, and etch a fine outline around the whole bird. For this medium etch, remove the belly in shallow, even layers and stop as soon as light glows through at test lighting.

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  32. 32. Round Penguin with Raw Wings

    Round Penguin with Raw Wings pumpkin carving stencil

    A chubby cartoon penguin stands front and center with round eye patches, a little triangle beak, stubby flippers, and wide webbed feet. The design uses skin shaving instead of holes; you peel the pale belly, face, and feet down to the flesh so they glow softly while the outline stays raised. Trace the border with a shallow V cut first, then peel inward for tidy edges on this medium carve.

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  33. 33. Upright-Eared Bulldog Face

    Upright-Eared Bulldog Face pumpkin carving stencil

    An adorable French bulldog face with the breed's signature upright bat ears glowing at the top, round eyes, a button nose, and a tidy mustache-like muzzle with a small mouth below. The ears, eyes, nose, and muzzle are pierced openings while the skin between them shapes the flat Frenchie face. At medium difficulty the big ear panels are easy, but take care around the narrow gap between the nose and mouth so the bridge stays intact.

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  34. 34. Floppy-Eared Labrador Muzzle

    Floppy-Eared Labrador Muzzle pumpkin carving stencil

    A lovable Labrador face with two glowing floppy ears, round eyes, a rounded triangle nose, and an open smiling muzzle beneath. The big ear panels and the mouth cut fully through, while narrow skin bridges separate the nose from the jowl lines. A medium carve thanks to those bridges; cut the small eye and nose openings before the large ears so the face area keeps its strength while you work.

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  35. 35. Small-Eyed Dog and Short Smile

    Small-Eyed Dog and Short Smile pumpkin carving stencil

    A sweet puppy face fills the pumpkin: two long floppy ears drooping down the sides, small round eyes, a rounded nose, and a short curved smile beneath it. The ears, eyes, nose, and mouth are all cut through, so the whole dog glows warmly after dark. Rated medium mainly for the large ear openings; leave a generous strip of wall between each ear and the eyes so the face stays sturdy.

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  36. 36. Three Stars and Small Crescent

    Three Stars and Small Crescent pumpkin carving stencil

    Three plump five-pointed stars scatter across the upper face of the pumpkin while a small crescent moon tucks into the lower corner, capturing a dreamy bedtime sky. Every shape cuts cleanly through the wall, and the generous star sizes keep the sawing forgiving. Cut the crescent's inner curve before its outer curve so the thin horn tips at each end release without cracking.

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  37. 37. Long-Eared Puppy with Curls

    Long-Eared Puppy with Curls pumpkin carving stencil

    An adorable puppy face with two long floppy ears hanging down the sides, big round eyes, a small triangle nose, and a happy curled smile. Each feature is cut fully through, so the whole face beams once it is lit. The ears are the largest openings and the curled smile ends are the finest cuts; start with the small mouth curls while the pumpkin wall is still rigid, then open up the big ear shapes last.

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  38. 38. Round-Eyed Kitten and Whiskers

    Round-Eyed Kitten and Whiskers pumpkin carving stencil

    A sweet kitten face with big round glowing eyes, a tiny triangle nose, a bow-shaped smile, perky ears, and fine whisker slits fanning from each cheek. Every feature is a simple pierced cutout sized for small hands to trace and grown-ups to saw. Cut the narrow whisker slits first with a detail blade while the wall is stiff, then open the larger eyes and mouth.

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  39. 39. Ringed Planet and Four Stars

    Ringed Planet and Four Stars pumpkin carving stencil

    A big ringed planet dominates the middle of the design, its ring sweeping behind the glowing globe as two side wings, surrounded by four pointed stars and a few round dot holes. The planet, ring segments, and stars are all cut through for a bright cosmic display. A great medium pick for space-obsessed kids and tweens; carve the planet circle first, then add the ring wings so the thin rind gap between them stays even.

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  40. 40. Eight Petals with Leaf Pair

    Eight Petals with Leaf Pair pumpkin carving stencil

    Eight almond-shaped petals radiate around a solid center in this graceful flower design, with a pair of pointed leaves below and small accent holes dotting each side like falling seeds. All the petals, leaves, and dots are pierced through while the round flower center stays intact, held by the uncut spokes between petals. For this medium carve, cut opposite petals in pairs as you work around the circle so pressure stays balanced and the center never loosens.

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  41. 41. Three Rainbow Arcs and Sun

    Three Rainbow Arcs and Sun pumpkin carving stencil

    Three nested rainbow arcs curve over a low half circle sun, filling the bottom of the pumpkin with stacked bands of light. Each arc is cut through while narrow ribs of rind stay between the bands, which is what creates the layered glow. Keep those ribs at least half an inch wide as you carve this medium design, since they carry all the structure.

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  42. 42. Moon with Five Stars and Dots

    Moon with Five Stars and Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    A large crescent moon anchors the center of the pumpkin while five stars and a sprinkling of small round holes orbit around it. Every element is pierced through the wall, so the finished carve reads as a glowing night sky from across the yard. Carve the crescent first since it is the largest opening, then add the stars, sawing each point from the tip toward the center for clean corners.

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  43. 43. Three Crescents and Five Stars

    Three Crescents and Five Stars pumpkin carving stencil

    Three crescent moons stack down the center of the pumpkin, each curving the same direction, with five little five-point stars scattered around them like a night sky. Every moon and star is cut cleanly through, so the whole face twinkles once the candle is in. A pleasant medium carve; punch the small stars first with a detail saw, then cut each crescent from the inner curve outward to keep the horn tips sharp.

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  44. 44. Four Trailing Stars and Dots

    Four Trailing Stars and Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Four five-pointed stars in descending sizes sweep diagonally across the pumpkin, joined by a few small round dots that read like distant sparkles. Each star and dot is cut fully through, so the cluster twinkles convincingly once a candle goes in. The star points are what make this a medium carve; drill a starter hole at the center of each star and always saw from the middle out toward each tip to keep the points sharp.

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  45. 45. Three Unequal Stars and Dots

    Three Unequal Stars and Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Three five point stars in different sizes drift diagonally across the pumpkin, joined by a scatter of small round dots like distant starlight. Each star and dot is cut fully through, turning the whole pumpkin into a little constellation lantern. The medium challenge is the stars' inner corners; use a thin blade, cut point to point, and finish the tiny dots with a drill or apple corer.

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  46. 46. Three Mushrooms and Four Dots

    Three Mushrooms and Four Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    Three toadstool mushrooms of staggered heights cluster at the base of a tall pumpkin, with four round dots floating above them like drifting spores. The mushroom caps, stems, and dots are all cut fully through, so the whole woodland scene glows as connected pools of light. For this medium carve, cut the two small side mushrooms first to warm up, then tackle the big center cap; leave the narrow stem-to-cap junctions until your final passes.

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  47. 47. Three Rainbow Arcs and Clouds

    Three Rainbow Arcs and Clouds pumpkin carving stencil

    Three nested rainbow arcs stretch across the pumpkin, each end tucking into a puffy little cloud at the bottom corners. The arcs and clouds all cut through the wall, and the thin ribs of skin left between the arcs are what give the rainbow its striped look. Cut the innermost arc first and work outward, supporting each rib with your free hand so those curved strips do not snap.

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  48. 48. Seated Capybara with Smile

    Seated Capybara with Smile pumpkin carving stencil

    The internet's favorite chill rodent sits in calm profile, its whole rounded body glowing warmly with a small dark eye and nostril left as untouched spots of skin. Rather than piercing the wall, you shave the capybara's full silhouette down to the inner flesh so it lights up as one soft shape. For this medium shading carve, peel the big body areas with a flat scraper, thin them evenly, and leave the eye and nose dots strictly alone.

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  49. 49. Six Petals and Six Dots

    Six Petals and Six Dots pumpkin carving stencil

    A six-petal flower blooms at the center, each teardrop petal cut fully through around a solid rind disc that forms the flower's middle. Six small round holes circle the bloom like scattered seeds, letting extra pinpoints of light through. Designed to shine on a bottle gourd or pumpkin as a garden lantern; a medium carve where the main care point is keeping the petal tips from tearing into the neighboring holes.

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  50. 50. Rainbow and Two Clouds

    Rainbow and Two Clouds pumpkin carving stencil

    A four-band rainbow arches across the top of the design, with two puffy clouds floating beneath its ends. Each rainbow band and both clouds are cut fully through, so the concentric arcs glow in bright stacked stripes separated by thin ribs of rind. This medium pattern lives or dies by those ribs, so cut the innermost arc first and work outward, supporting each rib with your free hand as you remove the waste.

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