67 Funny Pumpkin Carving Patterns
67 printable funny pumpkin carving patterns — ready to download, trace, and light up the porch.
1. Snarling Bat Pumpkin Stencil
A wide-winged bat stretches nearly edge to edge in this easy bat pumpkin stencil, its wing panels divided by bold vein lines and a snarling cartoon face centered in the body. The wings are the large pierced areas that glow brightest, while the vein lines and the face details remain as solid orange strips inside the cutout. Carve the small pointed fangs in the face before tackling the big wing panels, so the blade has firm pumpkin wall support when making those fine cuts.
See template →2. Winking Face Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A round emoji face with one eye winking shut and the other squinting in a spiral, a wide grin, and a tongue sticking out fills this easy pumpkin stencil. The large circular face outline, the wink line, the spiral eye, the smile strip, and the tongue are all solid orange wall, while the areas around them are pierced so the whole face glows from within. Carve the tongue's narrow center notch before removing the wide background cuts, since the notch is the tightest detail and easiest to slip on with excess pumpkin removed around it.
See template →3. UFO Flying Saucer Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon flying saucer floats in this hard-difficulty pumpkin stencil, with a domed cockpit at the top showing a simple ghost-like alien face inside. A wide flattened disc body below features a row of oval porthole cutouts around its rim and sweeping curved rings beneath. The alien inside the dome and the porthole ovals are each separate pierced shapes. Cut the dome interior and the alien face details before opening the porthole ovals around the rim, so the dome remains attached and stable while you navigate the narrow disc body.
See template →4. Game Over Pumpkin Stencil
"GAME OVER" fills this easy pumpkin stencil in two stacked rows of chunky 8-bit pixel font lettering, each character built from squared-off rectangular blocks with notched corners that read unmistakably as retro video game text. Every letter interior is cut through, and the negative space between characters is narrow but distinct. The squared notches at the corners of each letter are the trickiest spots to keep clean; use the tip of a narrow blade to score those inside corners before opening the main letter body.
See template →5. Weary Face Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The weary face emoji is recreated here as a jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil: a large circular face outline holds two sets of drooping curved eyebrow-and-eyelid pairs that express exhaustion, a wide open mouth with squared-off upper teeth, and a small chin sweat drop below. All the interior shapes are cut through as separate pieces nested inside the face circle. Carve the tiny sweat drop below the chin first since it is isolated and easy to lose track of, then work upward through the teeth, mouth, and finally the eye arcs.
See template →6. Thumbs Down Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A thumbs-down hand emoji is the subject of this easy pumpkin stencil: a clenched fist with four horizontal oval finger cutouts stacked on the right side, a large curved palm-and-back-of-hand mass pierced by a banana-shaped opening on the left, and a downward-pointing thumb teardrop at the bottom. The lit result shows the negative space of the knuckles and palm glowing while the solid pumpkin skin traces the finger outlines. Cut the four finger ovals first while the surrounding skin is still rigid, then remove the larger palm opening.
See template →7. Devil with Trident Pumpkin Stencil
A stocky cartoon devil crouches in a lunging pose, holding a trident horizontally across his body while lightning bolts crackle at his feet. Horns, pointed ears, and a wide-toothed grin are all rendered in open cutouts, and the overall figure is surrounded by enough white space to read crisply as a lit jack-o-lantern. The three prongs of the trident sit very close together, so cut the two narrow gaps between them with a thin detail blade before removing the larger body sections to keep the surrounding pumpkin from flexing.
See template →8. Tears of Joy Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
This emoji pumpkin stencil captures the classic tears-of-joy face: a large circular outline frames squinting crescent eyes, a wide open-mouth smile, and two teardrop shapes streaming from the outer eye corners. Most of the interior is pierced through, leaving thin curved bridges for the eyes, brow shapes, and a tongue strip inside the mouth. When lit, the laughing face reads instantly from across a porch. Keep the two small teardrop cutouts for last, as they are isolated from the main body and can shift if the stencil loosens.
See template →9. Grinning Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoonish ghost with a jagged, wide-open grin full of pointed teeth flies across this easy pumpkin stencil. Wild claw-like hands reach out from the sides, and a wisp of tail curls below. The ghost body and the negative spaces inside the grin are both cut through, while the pointed teeth are left as solid pumpkin wall. When lit, the teeth appear as dark orange spikes floating in the glowing mouth. Carve the jagged mouth points with slow, deliberate strokes rather than trying to follow the zigzag in one continuous cut.
See template →10. Thumbs Up Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A thumbs-up hand emoji fills this easy pumpkin stencil: a large upward-pointing thumb teardrop at the top, a broad curved palm-and-knuckle mass in the center, four stacked horizontal oval finger cutouts on the right, and a small curved side-panel on the left. When lit, the stacked ovals glow as distinct bright bars above the palm opening, reading immediately as a raised-fist thumbs-up. Cut the four finger ovals before removing the larger central palm section so the surrounding skin remains firm while you make the smaller, more precise cuts.
See template →11. Surprised Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The surprised face emoji is translated into a pumpkin stencil with wide round eyes, a furrowed brow, a small nose bump, and a large open oval mouth. The face disc is partially cut away around the perimeter leaving a crescent of solid pumpkin at the top and right side; the eyes are rings with solid centers, and the mouth is a solid oval pierce. When lit, the face glows with an expression of shock. Carve the ring-shaped eye borders carefully: cut the outer circle first, then the inner pupil circle, leaving the solid dot of pumpkin wall between them untouched to preserve the iris-ring detail.
See template →12. Cyclops Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A quirky one-eyed long-necked creature with a rounded bird-like body, a spiral cyclops eye, and a jagged toothed mouth stands on two stubby feet in this easy Halloween pumpkin stencil. The body is largely pierced through as a dark void while the eye ring and neck details remain as uncut pumpkin. The thin neck connecting the large head to the body is the most delicate bridge in the design, so carve the body void and the mouth teeth first, then cut around the neck last to keep it from snapping early.
See template →13. Smiling Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A round smiley-face emoji with tousled hair rendered in chunky pumpkin-skin islands fills a large circular cutout on this emoji pumpkin stencil, with squinting eye arcs and a wide open-toothed grin kept as uncut bridges glowing warm orange against the lit void. The outer circle is the single largest cut, and the interior face elements are held in place by the skin bridges. Carve the interior details first, starting with the two small eye-crescent cuts, then the mouth gap, and only after those are complete open the big circular surround to avoid the face islands shifting.
See template →14. Screaming Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The screaming face emoji is translated into this jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil as a wide circular head with two large oval eyes, a rectangular open mouth, two small cheek shapes at the sides, and a row of drippy stalactite shapes hanging from the top of the head. All cut elements are bold and rounded with generous spacing between them, making the design beginner-friendly despite the number of pieces. Cut the small cheek ovals before the large eye ovals so they are supported by the intact surrounding flesh when the blade passes close.
See template →15. See-No-Evil Monkey Pumpkin Stencil
The see-no-evil monkey emoji is rendered as a wide face with two large hands pressed over the eyes and two banana-shaped ears flaring out, with a broad smile, round nose dots, and small cheek details visible below the hands in this hard pumpkin stencil. The overlapping hand fingers create a dense grid of narrow cut channels across the upper half of the design. Work the individual finger slots from the center outward so each completed cut is braced by uncut pumpkin on at least one side.
See template →16. Little Devil Pumpkin Stencil
A small cartoonish devil figure with horn nubs, a pointed tail, and a three-pronged trident stands with a mischievous grin on this devil pumpkin stencil, the body and limbs carved as a tight cluster of connected cutouts. The trident tines and the arrowhead tail tip are the narrowest elements in the design. Carve those thin trident prongs and the pointed tail tip before cutting the larger body void, as opening the chest area too early weakens the wall near those delicate outer points.
See template →17. Skeleton in Bowler Hat Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon skeleton in a bowler hat tips its hat with one bony hand while its round skull grins with simple triangular nose and dot eyes on this Halloween pumpkin stencil. The ribcage, arm bones, and pelvis are each rendered as small separate cut islands surrounded by pumpkin skin. Because the design is built from many floating cutout islands, carve the larger open bone shapes in the torso before tackling the small finger and toe segments, so the pumpkin stays structurally sound while you work the finer extremities.
See template →18. Silly Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A shaggy round monster with a small zigzag hair antenna on top, wide round eyes, a grinning row of rectangular teeth, and two outstretched hands with four or five digits fills this funny pumpkin stencil, with about eight to ten interior pierced slashes representing the fur texture along with the facial features and foot claws. The lit pumpkin reveals the entire creature in warm orange silhouette against a dark background. Cut the large central body void first, then work through each interior fur slash and claw detail, leaving the two floating hand cutouts for last.
See template →19. Silly Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
Two mismatched swirly ghost eyes sit above a drooping, blobby mouth on this easy Halloween pumpkin stencil, all three shapes floating as separate cut-outs that suggest a goofy, startled expression. The eyes are different sizes, one comma-shaped and one crescent, giving the face an off-kilter cartoon charm. Since the three pieces are not connected, tape the stencil very flat and cut the smaller eye first, then the larger eye, leaving the wide mouth cutout for last so the pumpkin stays rigid while you work the tighter shapes.
See template →20. Cartoon Spider Pumpkin Stencil
A chubby cartoon spider with a scowling face fills this easy pumpkin stencil, its round body cut away at the center while the angry brow, fang, and eye pupils remain as uncut pumpkin. Four stubby curved legs arc outward on each side, each one a separate pierced cutout that glows individually when lit. Because the legs are disconnected islands of cuts, carve the body cavity first to anchor your alignment, then cut each leg segment outward so none of the narrow pumpkin bridges between legs get accidentally snapped.
See template →21. Cartoon Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon ghost floats upright in this easy pumpkin stencil, with a swirling curl at the top of its rounded head, two three-fingered hands spread wide at its sides, and an oval body that dissolves into a trailing tail. The interior body region and surrounding cut-away areas are pierced through while the ghost outline and a central oval chest patch remain as solid skin. Because the design is mostly open cuts, the pumpkin glows bright around the solid ghost shape for a classic reverse-silhouette look.
See template →22. Dog Pooping Pumpkin Stencil
A squatting dog caught mid-business is the cheeky subject of this easy pumpkin stencil, showing a broad-shouldered dog in profile with its tail raised, haunches lowered, and a small pile on the ground in front. The main dog silhouette and the small pile are both pierced through as large open cut sections, while the connecting bridge between head and body forms the neck. Cut the small pile shape first to free that isolated section, then carve around the full dog body in one continuous pass for a clean silhouette.
See template →23. ROFL Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The rolling-on-the-floor laughing emoji face fills this pumpkin stencil as a large round circle with squeezed-shut eyes, a wide open grin, and a single tear of joy near one eye. The outer circle outline is pierced, the eye slashes are cut through, and the broad curved mouth is a large open section, so light floods through the whole composition at once. Because the outer ring has almost no solid wall around it, cut the eye slashes and teardrop first to establish interior reference points, then follow the outer circle last to avoid distorting the round shape prematurely.
See template →24. Puking Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
This Halloween pumpkin stencil shows a scowling jack-o-lantern face above a wide open mouth with a round bowl shape inside, from which a blob of chunky dripping gunk spills downward in an irregular mass. Narrow slash-shaped eyes and angular brow lines above the mouth convey disgust, while the dripping mass below is a single large pierced area with ragged edges. Cut the small eye and brow slashes first, then tackle the wide drip outline last, since it spans most of the lower pumpkin and removing it early would destabilize the wall for the detail work above.
See template →25. Funny Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A round-bodied cartoon monster with an oversized fuzzy head, two large circular eyes, a wide fanged grin, spiky hair tufts, stubby arms raised to the sides, skinny stick legs, and round feet fills this pumpkin stencil. The creature's oval eye circles and the spaces between the arms and body are cut through, while the chunky body silhouette stays as solid orange skin. Carve the two circular eye openings and the small round nose dot at the top before cutting the body perimeter, so you can brace the knife against solid material.
See template →26. Kawaii Pizza Slice Pumpkin Stencil
A kawaii pizza slice takes center stage in this pumpkin stencil: the triangular slice has a curved crust bar across the top, a cute face with crescent-shaped eyes and a small smile, circular pepperoni cutouts, and two thin diagonal lines suggesting arms. All the face features, pepperoni circles, and the space surrounding the slice are pierced through, while the slice outline and crust shape remain solid. Cut the tiny crescent eyes and smile first before the circular pepperoni holes, which are easier to control while the surrounding skin is still intact.
See template →27. Spiky Spider Pumpkin Stencil
A front-facing spider with a cartoon scowl and spiky, porcupine-like hair fills this hard spider pumpkin stencil. The round, spiky abdomen is encircled by a ring of radiating spike-like projections, and four angular legs extend from each side within an outer octagonal border. The face detail consists of two teardrop-shaped eyes and a frowning mouth, all carved as open shapes inside the solid round body. When lit, the spiky halo around the body glows intensely. Carve the outer octagonal border ring first, then the leg pairs, before finishing the delicate face cutouts inside the central body.
See template →28. Handlebar Mustache Pumpkin Stencil
A wide, curling handlebar mustache is the sole design element of this introductory pumpkin stencil, carved as a single large open shape that sweeps across the pumpkin face. The ends curl upward and outward in tight spirals, while the center dips in a gentle U. The entire mustache is pierced through as one connected opening, so the glow reads as a bold, immediately legible silhouette. Because the cut is one continuous piece, score the center dip first and work outward toward each curled tip to keep the shape from shifting as material is removed.
See template →29. OK Hand Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The OK hand gesture fills this pumpkin stencil: the thumb and forefinger curve together to form a circle at center, while the middle and ring fingers extend upward as two solid tapered strips of pumpkin skin. The surrounding negative space and the interior of the OK ring are cut away, so the lit jack-o-lantern shows bold finger shapes and a glowing circle against the interior light. The narrow channel between the two upright fingers is the tightest cut, so make that pass in a single stroke without stopping mid-way.
See template →30. Jack-o-Lantern Face Pumpkin Stencil
A round jack-o-lantern face is carved within a jack-o-lantern, depicting a pumpkin-shaped head with a leering triangular eye, a jagged zig-zag mouth, and a bent stem on top, all surrounded by curling flame-like cuts along the exterior. The layered design creates an open-mouthed, angry pumpkin-face-within-a-pumpkin effect that reads as a bold silhouette when lit. Carve the curling outer flame cuts first, since they form the structural rim; leaving them for last risks cracking the thin outer edges after the interior is removed.
See template →31. Devil Girl Pumpkin Stencil
A pin-up devil girl stencil shows a feminine face with two swept horns, one winking eye with full lashes, a smirking open mouth, crossed arms, and a small arrow-tipped tail curling up at the left side. The face features are rendered as solid islands floating within the larger pierced body and hair shapes. Carve the large hair and body outlines first to establish structure, then work inward to the eye and mouth detail; the tiny winking-eye slit is the most fragile cut and should be saved for last.
See template →32. Crying Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The loudly crying face emoji is rendered as a large circular face with swooping hands pressed to the cheeks, closed scrunched eyes, and twin waterfalls of tears streaming down from the eyes to the chin. The circular outline is pierced through, and the face features are solid orange islands floating within the big cutout. When lit, the pumpkin stencil reads as an instantly recognizable emoji silhouette. The thin vertical tear-stream bridges are the most fragile part of this design; cut the large outer ring first and save the tear columns for last.
See template →33. Round Cartoon Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A small round cartoon monster occupies this pumpkin stencil: a chunky body with two large circular eyes, a frowning row of square teeth, a curly stem-like antenna on top, sideways horns, stubby arm appendages, and splayed feet all carved as separate islands of light. The design has many floating cut-through pieces spread across the face of the pumpkin. Start with the two circular eye holes since they are the most central reference points, then position the surrounding appendage cuts relative to them.
See template →34. Grinning Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
A grinning jack-o-lantern face carved within a jack-o-lantern stencil: a swirling curly stem at the top, two angled brow-cuts above a large square single-nostril eye, and a wide-open mouth whose upper lip forms a jagged row of sharp saw-tooth teeth with a single large central fang dropping from above. The mouth cavity is enormous relative to the face, giving the design its signature frenzied look. Cut the curl of the stem and the tiny eye detail first, then the saw-tooth teeth from the outer corners inward so the narrow points stay supported until the large mouth cavity is opened last.
See template →35. Let's Go Brandon Pumpkin Stencil
The phrase "LET'S GO BRANDON" is set in chunky all-caps stencil lettering across two lines, with each letter built from thick strokes and bridged counters so the whole design holds together as a single carved piece. The letters are fully pierced, glowing bright when lit. Because the letter A and the two O's have floating internal islands, cut those counter shapes first before clearing the surrounding letter bodies to keep the islands from shifting.
See template →36. Cartoon Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A stocky cartoon monster stands arms-up with a wide open mouth full of jagged teeth, crescent-shaped eyes beneath rectangular brow bars, and a shaggy body outline. The design uses a dense scatter of mid-size cutouts rather than one large opening, so the lit pumpkin shows the monster as a bright orange silhouette surrounded by black negative space. Carve the rectangular brow pieces and the two tiny crescent pupils first, since they are the smallest islands and easiest to pop out while the wall is still fully supported.
See template →37. Alien Face Pumpkin Stencil
An alien face with a wide oval cranium fills this pumpkin stencil, featuring two large bulging almond-shaped eyes with small hooked inner corners, a two-dot nose, a curved smile, and a rounded forehead band rendered as arcing cut-through lines. The eye shapes and facial features are each separate pierces, while the outer oval head outline is also cut away, framing everything in open light. The narrow forehead arc is the most fragile element, so score it fully before pushing through to avoid it snapping midway.
See template →38. One-Eyed Furry Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A round, furry one-eyed monster stands full-body on this hard pumpkin stencil: a small round head with two stubby antennae sits atop a wide spherical body edged with shaggy fur, two four-fingered hands extend to either side, and two thick legs end in rounded shoes at the bottom. The mouth is a wide toothy grin with individual tooth gaps cut into the lower body. Carve the large body outline first since the shaggy fur spikes are easier to cut when the surrounding pumpkin skin is still firm; save the small tooth gaps inside the grin for last.
See template →39. Cute Cartoon Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A round, cartoonish little monster stands front-facing with two large curved horns at the top, wide oval eyes, small fangs, fuzzy legs, and stubby arms raised at its sides. Most of the body outline is pierced through, leaving the solid oval pupils and the narrow bridges between the arms and torso intact. Carve the large horn arcs first while the pumpkin wall has maximum strength, then work inward to the eyes and finally the jagged fur fringe around the legs.
See template →40. LOL Pumpkin Stencil
Three bold serif letters spell out "LOL" in a wide horizontal layout, each character sized to fill the pumpkin face from top to bottom. The letters are fully pierced through, so the finished jack-o-lantern reads the internet acronym in glowing orange against the night. Cut the interior counters of the "O" first, since those small oval shapes can crack if you clear the surrounding area before removing them.
See template →41. One-Eyed Horned Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A squat, wide-bodied one-eyed monster fills this hard pumpkin stencil from head to toe: a large circular head that doubles as the body, a single giant eye at center made of three concentric rings with a crescent cut-out pupil, two small curved horns at the top, three-clawed hands on short arms at each side, and a wavy skirt-like bottom hem. The three concentric eye rings are connected by thin skin bridges and are the most fragile element; carve the outermost eye ring first and work inward, letting each ring dry slightly before cutting the next.
See template →42. One-Eyed Monster Pumpkin Stencil
This one-eyed monster character has a round head ringed with wild hair, a single large circular eye socket, a wide grinning mouth, and a short stubby body with splayed hands and feet. The stencil mixes solid areas (the pupil island inside the eye, the hair fringe, the torso patches) with pierced cutouts for the eye socket, mouth, and body gaps. Lit from inside, the monster's oversized eye glows brightly while the hair and body details form a dark, shaggy border. Keep the small circular island inside the eye intact, losing it turns the design from a recognizable eye into a plain hole.
See template →43. Skeleton with Wine Glass Pumpkin Stencil
A comical full-body skeleton stands upright in this pumpkin stencil, one hand raised with wispy steam rising from it and the other arm holding a wine glass, its cartoonishly large round skull grinning with exaggerated round eyes and a tiny circular nose. The torso shows a rib cage of horizontal bars, and the pelvis, legs, and clawed feet extend below in a loose stick-figure arrangement. Carve the wine-glass outline and the tiny nose circle first, as both are small isolated shapes that benefit from the surrounding wall being intact before you open the larger rib cage and body cavities.
See template →44. Cartoon Vampire Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoonish chibi-style vampire stands front-facing on this pumpkin stencil, wearing a sweeping cape, a bow tie, and an impish grin showing two prominent fangs. The face details, hands, cape folds, and bow tie are all separate cut-out islands surrounded by solid pumpkin bridges. Start with the smallest interior islands such as the round cheek circles and the bow tie before cutting the large cape sections, so those tiny pieces are supported by a still-intact wall when you trace them.
See template →45. Jack-o-Lantern with Glasses Pumpkin Stencil
A classic jack-o-lantern face wearing oversized rectangular glasses makes up this beginner pumpkin stencil. The eyebrow is a wide arched strip across the top, the glasses frame is a connected pair of rectangular loops each containing a circular lens opening, a triangular nose sits below, and a broad grinning mouth with one dripping fang dominates the lower half. The thick glasses frame and face outlines remain solid while the lens circles, nose triangle, and mouth are cut through. Cut the two circular lens openings inside the glasses before the wide mouth, so the frame bridge between the lenses stays firm.
See template →46. Political Caricature Pumpkin Stencil
A caricature portrait of a suited male figure dominates this pumpkin stencil: the subject has distinctive swept-back hair, heavy open-mouthed expression, a pointing raised finger on one hand and a fist on the other, rendered in sweeping negative-space cuts against a solid silhouette. The broad facial features, jacket lapels, and hand details are all cut through, reading as bright shapes when the jack-o-lantern is lit. Cut the fine hair and facial detail lines first while the overall shape is still rigid, then remove the larger background areas last.
See template →47. Flexed Bicep Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A muscular arm bent at the elbow in the classic flexed-bicep emoji pose fills this easy emoji pumpkin stencil, with the large upper arm and forearm cut away as open voids and the thin wrist and elbow-crease lines left as pumpkin-skin bridges. The two sections of the arm void are separated by the elbow-crease bridge, which is the slimmest part of the design. Carve the forearm section below the crease first, then remove the upper arm, so the crease bridge is never cut from two sides at once.
See template →48. Googly-Eyed Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoonish goggle-eyed creature with a wide open mouth and trailing ghost-like body fills this pumpkin stencil: two circular eyes each orbit a crescent-shaped eyelid, and a broad flowing torso dissolves into wispy tendrils at the base. The large open area of the body is pierced through entirely, while the eye elements and a small beak-like mouth cutout remain as floating islands bridged by thin pumpkin walls. Cut the smallest interior eye details before the large body opening so the bridges stay supported and the delicate crescent lids don't snap under tool pressure.
See template →49. Cartoon Frankenstein Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon-style Frankenstein face makes up this pumpkin stencil, built from simple geometric pieces: a wide zigzag hairline across the top, two rectangular eye blocks each containing a cut-out square, circular ear studs on both sides, a broad grinning mouth open at the bottom, and two separate curved stitch marks, one on the forehead, one near the chin. The shapes are chunky and well-separated, so the candle light reads cleanly through each element. Carve the two small curved stitch shapes before the large mouth opening so the lower face stays anchored while you work.
See template →50. Garden Gnome Pumpkin Stencil
A garden gnome with a tall floppy pointed hat, round rosy cheeks, and a tiny curved smile stands front-facing in this easy pumpkin stencil. The hat brim curls at its tip, the face is framed by a bushy beard rendered as rounded overlapping lobes, and small feet peek out at the base. Cut-through openings define the hat interior, the beard lobes, and the body, while the face circle, hat brim, and outer silhouette stay solid. The small smile curve and cheek details are the most delicate pieces, cut them before opening the large beard sections below.
See template →51. One-Eyed Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A quirky one-eyed worm-like creature stands upright in this animals pumpkin stencil: a large circular head with a concentric inner eye ring and a crescent pupil, small antenna nubs around the head rim, a fanged grinning mouth, two tiny three-fingered arms raised at its sides, a long segmented body with ringed markings, and curling feet at the base. The thin connecting lines between head, body, and limb segments are the most fragile parts of this carving. Cut the small finger and toe tips before the body-segment cuts so the creature's extremities have maximum wall support.
See template →52. Furry Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A stocky, fuzzy monster with two curved C-shaped eyes, a wide toothed grin, shaggy fur texture all over its body, two stubby horns, and three-fingered clawed hands raised at its sides fills this hard pumpkin stencil. The fur shag is expressed as jagged fringe cuts around the silhouette's edge rather than interior cuts, keeping the figure stable. The thick C-eye shapes and the tooth row between the upper and lower jaw are the most structurally important bridges. Carve the fur fringe around the outer edge before opening the smile area so the lower body stays anchored.
See template →53. Evil Clown Pumpkin Stencil
Jagged wing-like eyes arch above a massive serrated grin packed with long, irregular fangs on this evil clown jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil. Both eye pieces and the mouth arc are fully cut through, leaving a small heart-shaped nose sliver as the only solid detail inside the grin. The thin points of each fang are the most fragile elements: carve the broad base of the mouth opening first, then carefully nibble out each fang tip from base to point to avoid snapping them off.
See template →54. Wild Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A wild-haired cartoon monster character grins with an enormous open mouth in this pumpkin stencil, its jagged mane and raised arms forming the outer silhouette, while the gaping mouth interior and a large swirling single eye are the primary cut-through elements. Small outstretched finger gaps and a body hollow add secondary glow points. Cut the wide gaping mouth cavity first since it is the largest opening and removing it early prevents the pumpkin wall from bowing when you make the tighter surrounding cuts.
See template →55. Darwin Fish Pumpkin Stencil
The iconic Darwin fish emblem fills this pumpkin stencil as a horizontal fish silhouette with small walking legs at the bottom, the word DARWIN lettered inside the body using bold block capitals separated by vertical post bridges. Both the fish background and the letter interiors are cut through, so the orange bridges spelling out DARWIN glow as solid bars when lit. Carve the background fish outline opening first, then cut each letter interior separately to keep the thin vertical bridges from flexing and cracking.
See template →56. Eggplant Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The eggplant emoji pumpkin stencil renders the familiar purple vegetable as a bold curving silhouette: a smooth rounded body with a single teardrop highlight cutout near the lower right and a curved stem and leaf cap at the top, where a small swirling leaf is pierced through. The outline is a single connected void that wraps almost the entire pumpkin face. Cut the stem leaf curl first since it is the most intricate isolated shape, then remove the large body outline arc in sections to avoid flex cracking along the narrow top.
See template →57. E=MC2 Pumpkin Stencil
Einstein's famous equation is carved as bold block letters spelling E = MC2 across this easy pumpkin stencil, with the superscript "2" rendered in smaller fragments to the upper right of the C. Each letter is a chunky stencil-style cutout with internal bridges holding counter shapes such as the horizontal bars inside the E. The superscript "2" has two small separate island pieces; cut the main letters first and save those two small fragments for last so they don't shift before the surrounding skin is stable.
See template →58. Kawaii Burger Pumpkin Stencil
A kawaii-style cheeseburger with a sesame-seed bun, two wavy patty layers, and a smiling face with spiral eyes fills this easy food pumpkin stencil, its stacked layers translated into a series of bold horizontal cuts separated by solid pumpkin-skin ridges. The round sesame seeds on the bun are punched as individual small circles, and the curly eyes and smile arc are cut as open shapes inside the bun half. Punch all the seed holes first with a small drill bit or apple-corer tip before cutting the long horizontal bun and patty slots, so the surrounding wall stays firm while you place those precise dots.
See template →59. One-Eyed Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A round one-eyed cartoon monster fills this funny pumpkin stencil, its single large circular eye containing a crescent pupil, a wide toothy grin below, and four spindly stick arms raised overhead, each ending in a three-fingered hand. The monster's body ring and arms are left as pumpkin skin, while the eye surround, mouth opening, and spaces between the fingers are cut through, glowing when lit. Carve the tiny gaps between the finger stubs before tackling the eye ring, since those narrow channels are easiest to control before the surrounding wall is weakened.
See template →60. Cartoon Cow Pumpkin Stencil
A chubby cartoon cow pumpkin stencil shows the animal facing forward with large round nostrils, oval spot patches scattered across its body, small pointed ears, a tufted tail to one side, and four chunky hooves below. The design uses a mix of cut-through spots and solid orange body mass so the cow's form remains readable while light glows through each spot. Cut the large open belly area first to establish the cow's body outline, then tackle the individual spots; the small ear tips are the most fragile pieces and should be cut last.
See template →61. Cartoon Mummy Pumpkin Stencil
A squat cartoon mummy stands front-facing in this pumpkin stencil, its head wrapped in bandage strips that curl into decorative scrolls above, while a broad grinning skull mouth with large square teeth is cut through below. The wrapped body, arms, and stubby legs are defined by horizontal bandage-strip negative spaces that blaze with light when carved. Cut the curved scroll shapes at the top of the head before tackling the body strips, as the scrolls are the most delicate elements here.
See template →62. Fuzzy Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A round, fuzzy cartoon monster with stubby arms and legs dominates this hard pumpkin stencil, set inside a large circular frame with small scattered cut-outs suggesting a speckled texture. The creature has crescent-shaped eyes, a wide open mouth rimmed with ragged teeth, and a tongue poking out, while splatter-like shapes burst from the sides. The monster's body is largely solid orange with the negative space around it carved out, so light escapes the outer circle and the scattered texture dots, keeping the face readable. Cut the circular outer border and the scatter dots before tackling the detailed mouth.
See template →63. Cartoon Spider Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoonish spider hanging from a single thread pumpkin stencil, with a wide spiky thorax section, four curved legs extending from each side, and a round head featuring a ring of small eyes above a smiling mouth with fangs. The open areas between the legs cut through to the light, while the solid spider body and thick leg stripes remain as orange pumpkin skin. The thin thread line at the top is the most vulnerable detail; pierce it last and use a linoleum cutter rather than a saw so it does not snap under lateral pressure.
See template →64. Crying Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
A round emoji pumpkin stencil depicting the loudly crying face: a circular head with a wrinkled brow, two oval eyes, a large open mouth turned sharply downward, and a dramatic flood of tears pouring from both eyes that bleeds into the surrounding circular border. The tear streams are wide and bold, merging with the outer ring cutout to form one large continuous opening at the bottom of the circle. The small raised brow wrinkle between the eyes is a thin floating island; anchor it with petroleum jelly on the inner wall before cutting the surrounding face away.
See template →65. Classic Jack-o-Lantern Face Pumpkin Stencil
A tall, narrow jack-o-lantern face with a small witch-hat-style stem forms this easy pumpkin stencil, featuring two mismatched triangular eyes of slightly different sizes, a small triangle nose, and a wide mouth with uneven rectangular teeth below. The entire face outline tapers toward the bottom and the drooping curved tendrils at each lower corner add a melted look. All five facial openings cut cleanly through, letting candlelight pour out in a simple, instantly recognizable jack-o-lantern pattern. Carve the eyes first so you have reference points for spacing the mouth cuts.
See template →66. Cool Dude Sunglasses Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon face with swept-back windswept hair, heavy brow, and large wraparound sunglasses fills this hard halloween pumpkin stencil, the lenses, hair wisps, and facial contours all rendered as separate cut sections connected by thin skin bridges. Lit from inside, the open sunglasses lenses glow brightly while the raised brow and cheek lines stay solid, giving the face a streetwise, sunlit look in reverse. The thin strands of hair near the temple are the most fragile bridges, so cut them after all the larger facial sections are removed.
See template →67. Confused Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
A crooked, puzzled face expression built from two unequal eyes and a wide zigzag mouth forms this easy pumpkin stencil. The left eye is a narrow horizontal slit while the right eye is a large irregular quadrilateral, and both sit below a single small tapered eyebrow. The mouth is a long jagged zigzag cut with peaks and valleys of different heights, giving the whole face a bewildered, off-kilter look. When lit, the mismatched eyes and frantic zigzag line are immediately readable across the yard. Cut the zigzag mouth with short, angled plunge cuts at each peak rather than one long sweeping stroke to keep each point crisp.
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