67 Pumpkin Carving Patterns
67 printable pumpkin carving patterns — ready to download, trace, and light up the porch.
1. Spooky Tree in Moon Pumpkin Stencil
A bare-branched tree fills a full circular moon in this expert-level pumpkin stencil, its trunk and sweeping limbs carved away while dozens of tight spiral curls on every branch tip remain as solid orange bridges. The lit jack-o-lantern shows the curled branch ends glowing like tiny flames against the open black sky of the moon circle. Tackle the small spiral cuts at the outermost branch tips before removing any large background sections, so the sheet stays supported while you work the most delicate shapes.
See template →2. Volleyball Pumpkin Stencil
A volleyball fills this easy pumpkin stencil from edge to edge, its circular outline and internal panel lines rendered in the classic three-curved-line pattern that divides the ball into panels. The wide panel sections are cut away, leaving the curved dividing strips as solid pumpkin flesh that forms the seam lines. When lit, the jack-o-lantern glows through the large open panels while the seam lines stay dark. Score along each curved seam line with a detail tool before cutting to keep the thin curved strips from tearing under the blade.
See template →3. Virginia Pumpkin Stencil
Virginia's wide, wedge-shaped state outline fills this easy pumpkin stencil, showing the long straight northern border, the ragged mountainous western edge, the sweeping diagonal southern coastline, and the distinctive narrow Eastern Shore peninsula extending to the right. The entire shape is cut as a single open silhouette. The thin Eastern Shore tip is the most fragile point in this carving, so cut toward that peninsula from the main body first and finish with the very tip to prevent it from snapping off mid-cut.
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. Grim Reaper Pumpkin Stencil
A flowing Grim Reaper figure grips a long scythe at chest height, its hooded skull face glowing with hollow eye sockets as the ragged robe billows outward below. The curved scythe blade arcs dramatically across the top of the composition. Lit from within, the open robe hem, skeletal hands, and skull interior create a layered halo of light around the solid hood shape. Carve the large open robe sections last so the scythe blade, the most slender element, stays braced by the surrounding pumpkin wall while you work.
See template →6. Kawaii Mushroom Pumpkin Stencil
A kawaii-style mushroom character fills this hard pumpkin stencil, with a broad spotted cap, small horns or fins at the sides, and a round face below it showing large anime eyes and a tiny curved mouth. The cap spots are solid orange circles against a pierced cap background, and the face details are fine interior cuts within the solid round head. Carve the small circular spots on the cap before removing the large open cap area, so those circles have firm pumpkin wall behind them while you make the precise cuts.
See template →7. Flying Owl Pumpkin Stencil
A front-facing owl in full wing spread fills this easy pumpkin stencil, the entire bird rendered as a single solid silhouette with ear tufts visible at the top of the head and feathered wingtips fanning wide on both sides. The whole shape is pierced as one large cutout, so the lit jack-o-lantern throws a bold bright owl outline with no interior detail to worry about. Thin the pumpkin wall evenly behind the wing tips before cutting, since the long feather edges can crack if the wall is too thick when you remove the large central section.
See template →8. Ghost with BOO Balloon Pumpkin Stencil
A small ghost holds a round balloon with the word BOO written on it in this hard ghost pumpkin stencil, the balloon rendered as a thin open circle with letter cutouts and the ghost below it as a rounded blob with oval eyes and a wavy hemline. Both figures are outlined by thin curved lines that remain solid orange, so when lit the design shows glowing ribbons of light tracing the balloon string, the ghost body, and the BOO lettering. The string connecting the balloon to the ghost's hand is a single narrow line that must be cut last to keep the two halves of the stencil from shifting apart mid-carve.
See template →9. Jack-o-Lantern Face Pumpkin Stencil
A grinning jack-o-lantern face carved onto a jack-o-lantern makes this a pumpkin-within-a-pumpkin design: a wide ovoid pumpkin shape with a stubby stem has a furious face of angled triangular eyes, heavy brow cuts, and two rows of large zigzag teeth separated by a thick horizontal lip band. All the face features are cut through as open shapes. Carve the inner tooth gaps first, since they sit between two rows that span the widest open area, then release the eye triangles and brow cuts last to keep the upper face stable.
See template →10. Snarling Wolf Face Pumpkin Stencil
A wolf face stares straight forward in this hard pumpkin stencil, its large triangular ears open and pierced, its almond-shaped eyes cut through, and its muzzle parted to reveal a fanged open mouth. The fur around the face is rendered as jagged zigzag edges, and the nose bridge and cheek ruff details are a mix of solid and cut sections that read as fur texture when lit. Carve the two thin lightning-bolt-shaped brow marks above the eyes before removing the larger eye cutouts, as they are the most fragile narrow strips in the design.
See template →11. Howling Wolf Moon Pumpkin Stencil
A wolf howling at a large crescent-shaped moon fills this hard pumpkin stencil, with a trio of jagged pine trees to the left and the wolf's body set as a solid orange silhouette inside the open pierced moon arc. The moon itself is the glowing background that frames the wolf and trees, while the animal and pines remain as uncut pumpkin skin. When carving the pine tree segments, cut each zigzag branch notch one at a time using a small detail blade, since the tight repeated angles along the tree edges are easy to over-cut and merge into a single straight line.
See template →12. Wyoming Pumpkin Stencil
Wyoming's nearly rectangular outline is the entire design in this easy pumpkin stencil, its flat top and bottom edges contrasting with small notches at the upper left and lower left corners that mark the state's actual border jogs. The whole interior is pierced as a single open cutout, producing a bright rectangle of light with just those two characteristic corner indentations to identify the Cowboy State. Score slowly through each interior corner notch: the blade naturally wants to skip past the short jog, so pause and reposition rather than trying to cut both sides of the notch in one stroke.
See template →13. Rising Zombies Pumpkin Stencil
Two zombie figures rising from the ground face inward in this hard pumpkin stencil, their ragged arms reaching upward and their tattered lower bodies emerging from earth at the base of a tall oval negative space. The zombies read as solid orange silhouettes flanking a large central open oval, so the lit jack-o-lantern glows through that oval while the outstretched zombie arms and rotting fingers stand out in relief. Carve the finger details at the top of each arm before cutting the large central oval, as the fingers are the most fragile elements and benefit from the extra pumpkin mass still in place.
See template →14. West Virginia Pumpkin Stencil
West Virginia's distinctive outline is one of the most jagged of all state stencils, with the panhandle jutting sharply upward from the north and a second narrow protrusion to the northeast, while the southwestern border follows a highly irregular path of peaks and valleys. The entire shape is pierced as one complex cutout. Because of the two thin panhandle arms, cut those narrow protrusions first with a detail blade while the body is still solid and can absorb any flex, then open the main body from the center outward.
See template →15. Spider Emblem Pumpkin Stencil
A stylized spider rendered as a graphic emblem fills this easy stencil: the body is split into a large oval abdomen and a smaller rounded head kept solid as orange pumpkin, while the eight legs radiate outward as broad curved blades that taper to sharp points, all backed by cut-out negative space. The overall silhouette has a bold, almost logo-like quality that glows dramatically when lit. Leave the narrow waist bridge connecting the head to the abdomen until last, since removing adjacent leg gaps early can put stress on that small connector.
See template →16. Spider Pumpkin Stencil
A large eight-legged spider crouches in full top-down view on this easy Halloween pumpkin stencil, its oval abdomen and round cephalothorax left as solid orange while all the space between the angled legs is pierced through. Eight legs radiate outward and slightly downward from the body, each tapering to a point. The gaps between legs are the cut areas, so work around the spider methodically to avoid accidentally snapping any single leg at its thinnest point near the body junction.
See template →17. Rat Pumpkin Stencil
A rat rearing up on its hind legs fills this Halloween pumpkin stencil, its long curved tail sweeping to one side and multiple whiskers fanning from both sides of the snout. The body is largely solid orange pumpkin skin framed by a pierced silhouette, so candlelight outlines the creature's claws and ragged chest fur in warm amber. Cut the whisker lines early while the stencil is anchored: there are three to four per side, so work from the snout outward on each side before opening the larger body area.
See template →18. Scarecrow Pumpkin Stencil
A simple, cartoonish scarecrow stands with arms outstretched on this hard pumpkin stencil, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and showing a squiggly grimace for a mouth. The body and hat are solid pumpkin flesh while gaps between the outstretched arms, the ragged tunic slashes, and the stick post below are all cut through. The thin neck post connecting the head to the body is the most fragile element; complete all arm and tunic cuts before touching the area around that connector to keep the head from separating prematurely.
See template →19. Witch with Staff Pumpkin Stencil
A robed witch figure stands holding a tall staff topped with a flame in this expert pumpkin stencil, her pointed hat bearing a spiral curl at the tip and wisps of energy trailing her cloak and pooling at her feet. The design reads as a solid silhouette with strategic interior cuts for the face, flame, and cloak detail, so candlelight halos the entire figure while the fine interior strips glow separately. Keep the narrow bridge connecting the flame to the staff intact until last, as it is the most likely point to snap under blade pressure.
See template →20. Snail Pumpkin Stencil
A giant snail is the surprising subject here: a segmented spiral shell packed with dashed arc cutouts occupies most of the design, while the snail's body stretches out to the right and two small eyestalks rise from the head. The shell is built from concentric broken rings that leave thin solid bridges between segments, and the effect when lit is an intricate circular lantern orbited by a slow-moving creature. Cut the outermost arc segments of the shell first and work inward toward the central solid disc so the bridges hold until last.
See template →21. 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 →22. Coronavirus Pumpkin Stencil
This hard-difficulty pumpkin stencil depicts a coronavirus particle rendered as a circular arrangement of spike proteins: round-tipped stalks radiate outward from a central ring of crescent shapes, all cut as individual floating pieces within a large open surround. When lit, the scattered spikes and interior crescents glow as a constellation of shapes against the dark pumpkin. Carve the inner crescent cutouts at the center first, then work spike by spike outward, since removing the outer spikes early can destabilize the central ring.
See template →23. 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 →24. Cartoon Dragon Pumpkin Stencil
A small cartoon dragon perches in a rounded frame in this hard pumpkin stencil, showing a round-headed wyvern with stubby wings fanned behind it, a curled foreleg, and a spiky crest along the top of the frame. The body and wing details are a mix of open pierced sections and thin solid bridges, so the lit jack-o-lantern reveals the creature's rounded features glowing warmly inside the frame. Carve the two small oval eye cutouts and the tiny claw details first before removing the larger background areas, to keep the stencil stable during the fiddly work.
See template →25. 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 →26. Wisconsin Pumpkin Stencil
Wisconsin's distinctive outline fills the center of this pumpkin stencil, its jagged northern coastline and small Door Peninsula peninsula cut cleanly away to glow as a single solid state shape when lit. The entire interior of the state boundary is pierced through, casting a bold Wisconsin silhouette in light against the dark pumpkin. Score the sharp indentations along the Lake Superior shoreline slowly, since those tight interior corners are where the blade most easily wanders and widens the cut.
See template →27. Winged Heart Pumpkin Stencil
A large heart with feathered wings spread wide anchors this hard pumpkin stencil, with a scrolling banner ribbon below carrying decorative curl accents. The heart is kept solid as pumpkin flesh while the wing feather gaps and banner interior are cut through, creating a tattoo-style composition that glows with intricate layered detail. The individual feather separations along each wing are narrow and numerous; carve them starting at the outermost wingtip and working toward the heart so the wing stays attached to the body of the pumpkin longest.
See template →28. Washington State Pumpkin Stencil
Washington state's broad, nearly rectangular outline is cut as a single open shape on this easy pumpkin stencil, showing the slightly notched upper-left corner where the Olympic Peninsula juts north, the ragged lower-left coastline, and the otherwise straight eastern and southern borders. Lit, it produces a wide glowing window that is instantly readable as the Evergreen State. Because the shape is nearly as wide as it is tall, center it horizontally on the pumpkin face before tracing so the coastline notch does not run off either edge.
See template →29. 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 →30. Vermont Pumpkin Stencil
Vermont's narrow, elongated state outline is pierced as a single open shape on this easy pumpkin stencil, showing the slightly irregular wavy eastern border, the smoother western edge along Lake Champlain, and the small northern bump where the Northeast Kingdom juts upward. Lit, it glows as a tall vertical window of light. Because Vermont's outline runs close to the top of a typical pumpkin curve, tape the stencil with the northern bump positioned at least an inch below the stem base to leave enough wall thickness.
See template →31. Velociraptor Pumpkin Stencil
A velociraptor in full stride dominates this easy pumpkin stencil, shown in profile with its distinctive upright neck, narrow head, small forelimbs, and long stiffened tail extended behind it. The entire dinosaur silhouette is cut as a single open shape, and a small inner detail near the chest is removed separately to show the bent arm. Lit from behind, it reads instantly as a raptor shadow against the glowing pumpkin. Trace the tail outline before cutting because the long thin tail tip can run outside the pumpkin's curve if not centered.
See template →32. Dachshund Pumpkin Stencil
A dachshund in profile fills this easy dog pumpkin stencil, its long low body, short front and back legs, small rounded head, and thin tail all rendered as a single clean silhouette. The entire dog shape is cut away as one open piece, so the lit jack-o-lantern casts a bright dachshund outline against the orange pumpkin wall. The tail tapers to a fine point at the top, so finish that cut last with a single smooth stroke rather than sawing back and forth, which can tear the thin tip.
See template →33. Farm Tractor Pumpkin Stencil
A side-view farm tractor fills this hard-level pumpkin stencil: a large rear wheel with a circular hub and cross-spoke cutouts, a small front wheel with a curved fender, a boxy cab section with cut-out windows, a squared hood, and a vertical exhaust stack. The rear wheel dominates the lower half of the composition and has the most intricate internal detail. Cut the cab windows and exhaust stack openings first while the pumpkin is still fully intact, then work on the large rear wheel spokes last, since removing them will flex the surrounding skin considerably.
See template →34. Stegosaurus Skeleton Pumpkin Stencil
A stegosaurus skeleton shown in full side profile fills this expert pumpkin stencil: a long skull with open jaw, four bony legs with claw toes, a ribcage made of many individual rib-bone cutouts, vertebral column, and four large dorsal plate outlines along the back. The sheer number of individual rib and bone segments, each separated by thin pumpkin bridges, makes this a complex carve. Cut the large dorsal back plates first since they are the most isolated shapes, then work through the ribcage from front to back one rib at a time to avoid destabilizing the spine bridge.
See template →35. Schnauzer Pumpkin Stencil
A side-profile schnauzer silhouette with a beard, bushy eyebrows, and perky ears stands as the main cut-through shape in this easy dog pumpkin stencil. A separate tail piece and a small heart cutout on the dog's side complete the design; the heart stays as solid pumpkin wall inside an open negative-space frame. The carved pumpkin shows the schnauzer in bold orange relief against a dark background. Cut the heart outline early while the pumpkin is still firm, since the thin wall forming the heart border is the most fragile element in the design.
See template →36. Bat Heart Pumpkin Stencil
A large heart with two bat wings spread wide forms this simple pumpkin stencil: the entire shape is a single solid silhouette to be cut away as one connected piece, leaving a bold heart-with-wings opening in the pumpkin face. The pointed wing tips extend on each side and have small secondary notches along the trailing edges. Because the whole design is one cut, work around the heart curves first, then trace out each wing tip slowly so the narrow notches do not tear before the main body of the shape drops free.
See template →37. Teddy Bear Pumpkin Stencil
A seated teddy bear with tattered, drip-edged fur fills this hard-level pumpkin stencil: a round head with small round ears, two circular cheek spots, a nose-and-muzzle cutout, and a tummy split into two glowing panels flanked by small round paws. The ragged fur silhouette along the top of the head and across the body creates dozens of short, jagged points that must stay connected. Work from the center facial features outward, and avoid pressing too hard on the bear's narrow fur-tip points so they do not snap before the larger belly sections are removed.
See template →38. USA Text Pumpkin Stencil
Bold block letters spelling "USA" are carved as open pierce-throughs in this easy pumpkin stencil, with a five-pointed star replacing the crossbar of the letter A. The rounded, wide letters are generously sized and leave thick orange walls between them. On the lit pumpkin the three letters glow brightly and the star cutout inside the A shines as a distinct shape. Score the star outline inside the A before cutting the surrounding letter body, since the star's tight inner points are easiest to navigate when the pumpkin wall around them is still rigid.
See template →39. Tennessee Pumpkin Stencil
Tennessee's wide, almost rectangular state outline is cut as a single open silhouette in this pumpkin stencil, with the stepped notch on the upper-left edge and the jagged western corner representing the state's distinctive border. When lit, the entire shape glows as one bold window of light. Because the outline follows an irregular path with several sharp interior corners along the southern border, score each angle carefully and complete one full corner before moving to the next to avoid cracking the skin at the tight turns.
See template →40. Bearded Man Portrait Pumpkin Stencil
A bearded man shown from chest up is rendered in this expert pumpkin stencil with fine portrait linework: tousled spiked hair, narrow cut-out lines for expressive eyes with visible irises, a trimmed goatee built from small isolated patches, an open jacket collar, and a table or surface line at the bottom. The face relies on dozens of thin pumpkin bridges to hold the portrait together, creating a detailed likeness when lit. Carve the small goatee patches and eye details first, before the larger jacket and background cuts are made, to keep the face area stable throughout.
See template →41. Trump 2024 Pumpkin Stencil
Bold military stencil-style lettering spells "TRUMP" on the top row and "2024" flanked by two five-pointed stars on the bottom row of this hard pumpkin stencil. Each letter and numeral is a thick open outline with interior counters preserved as solid pumpkin islands. The two stars at the sides of "2024" are each pierced through as open silhouettes. Cut the enclosed counters of rounded letters and numerals first (the interior of the P, the U loops, and the 0 counter in 2024), then cut each letter and numeral outline, saving the two star shapes for last.
See template →42. Utah Pumpkin Stencil
Utah's immediately recognizable outline is the entire design here: a large near-rectangle with a single square notch cut from the upper-right corner where the Four Corners region meets. The shape is pierced through as one solid opening, leaving a clean geometric silhouette that glows as a single bright window. Because the notch corner is the only angular detail in this stencil, score that interior right angle first with the tip of your blade to keep it crisp before opening the rest of the cutout.
See template →43. Mummy Pumpkin Stencil
A mummy figure wrapped in overlapping bandage strips stands upright in this hard pumpkin stencil: a round hooded head with two crescent eye cutouts and small circle pupils, a neck section, and a torso crisscrossed with diagonal and horizontal bandage-strip cutouts that create an intricate lattice pattern in the lower half of the design. Lit from inside, the bandage lattice glows as a grid of bright lines framed by solid pumpkin strips. Begin with the two eye crescents and pupil circles in the face, then work downward through the lattice section one row at a time to keep the remaining skin stable.
See template →44. Texas Pumpkin Stencil
Texas's iconic state outline is cut as a single open silhouette in this pumpkin stencil: the rectangular panhandle at the upper left, the broad body tapering to the pointed southern tip, the ragged Gulf Coast along the eastern lower edge, and the squared-off western side. Lit from inside, the whole shape glows as an unmistakable Lone Star State window. The most demanding section is the lower Gulf coastline, where repeated small indentations create a saw-tooth edge; make these cuts last and use a narrow blade to follow the fine detail without breaking the points.
See template →45. 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 →46. Arched Black Cat Pumpkin Stencil
A Halloween black cat with its back dramatically arched and tail curling overhead covers this pumpkin stencil. The body is rendered with bold tribal-style linework: parallel flowing stripes run along the spine and haunches, leaving thin curved bridges of solid pumpkin wall between each cut channel. The face features large round eyes with pointed eyebrows and small whisker marks. Carve the eye circles early while the surrounding face structure is solid, then progress along the stripe channels from front to back so you don't weaken the frame before the detailed head is complete.
See template →47. USA Map Pumpkin Stencil
The contiguous silhouette of the contiguous United States is carved as a single open pierce-through in this expert pumpkin stencil. The intricate coastline, Great Lakes inlets, and Florida peninsula are all retained in the cut edge, requiring precise control all the way around the outline. Lit from inside, the pumpkin glows entirely through the mapped shape. Work clockwise around the perimeter without lifting your tool from the cut line, since re-entering the groove at a sharp angle like the Gulf Coast bays is the most common place where the wall cracks.
See template →48. Star of David Pumpkin Stencil
Two overlapping equilateral triangles forming the Star of David fill this pumpkin stencil as a clean geometric shape. The entire six-pointed star outline is carved as a single continuous pierce-through, and the small hexagonal gaps at each interlocking corner are left as solid pumpkin wall, creating the interlaced look of the design. On the lit jack-o-lantern the star glows in bright outline form. Score the six triangle tip points lightly before making full cuts; the acute corners are the most likely to tear, so finish them with a fine blade rather than a heavy saw.
See template →49. Fluffy Kitten Pumpkin Stencil
A wide-eyed, fluffy kitten sits upright with its front paws tucked forward in this expert-level pumpkin stencil. The fur is rendered as dozens of short jagged cut-outs that texture the entire head and body, with two large round eyes and a small tongue-out mouth pierced through in the face. Lit from within, the cat's face glows clearly while the fur detail creates a speckled halo of light around it. Cut all the inner facial features before the outer fur ring, since the edge fringe is fragile and removing those last keeps the face from shifting while you work.
See template →50. Stegosaurus Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon stegosaurus with a round friendly face, four chunky legs, and a row of large diamond-shaped back plates fills this hard pumpkin stencil. The body is carved as a wide open pierce, the back plates are pierced individually above it, and the toes and facial details are fine cut-outs. When lit, the dinosaur glows as a bright segmented shape with the plates hovering above the silhouette. Carve the face details and tiny toe lines before removing the large body section, since the body cut-through will flex the pumpkin wall and make those small details harder to control.
See template →51. Gargoyle Pumpkin Stencil
A crouching gargoyle with spread bat wings, a fanged open jaw, and clawed feet fills this hard pumpkin stencil. The wings are rendered as multiple angled blade-like panels, the body and head form a compact central mass, and the whole figure is composed of closely spaced pierce-throughs separated by narrow pumpkin-wall bridges. Lit from within, the gargoyle appears as a fiery orange silhouette. Begin with the head and jaw details before cutting the wing panels, since the narrow bridges connecting the wing sections to the body spine are the most structurally critical lines in this design.
See template →52. Turtle Pumpkin Stencil
A side-view turtle with a segmented shell is the subject of this easy pumpkin stencil: the domed carapace is divided into roughly twelve polygonal scute cutouts separated by thin pumpkin-skin ridges, the head extends forward on a curved neck with a small circular eye detail, and four stubby legs and a short tail complete the silhouette. When lit, the shell glows as a mosaic of separate panels. Cut the smaller head and eye section before tackling the large shell scutes, since the head area has less surrounding support once the shell pieces are removed.
See template →53. Coming Soon Baby Pumpkin Stencil
This pumpkin stencil spells out "COMING SOON" in chunky rounded letters across two rows, with a pair of baby footprints replacing the two O letters in the word SOON, and a small heart dotting the I above. The letters are each bold and thick, with the interiors of rounded letters like C, G, and the zero-like Os cut away while the outlines stay solid. When carved and lit, the baby-announcement message glows warmly across the pumpkin face. Cut the two enclosed letter counters in COMING first before moving to the footprint shapes, which have the most delicate toe-dot details.
See template →54. Pirate Pumpkin Stencil
A grinning pirate face topped by a tricorn hat is the subject of this hard pumpkin stencil: a skull-and-crossbones badge on the hat brim, a round-brimmed hat spreading wide, a leather eye patch over one eye, a weathered face with deep laugh lines, a broad toothy smile, and a pointed goatee at the chin. The lit design reveals a cheerful swashbuckler portrait full of character. Cut the small skull-and-crossbones elements on the hat first while the surrounding skin is firm, then work down through the face, saving the wide hat brim last.
See template →55. Shaggy Cat Pumpkin Stencil
A sleek cat sits upright in this expert-level pumpkin stencil, its fur rendered in dozens of jagged, flowing cuts that create a shaggy, windswept silhouette from pointed ears to a curled tail tip. Narrow slivers form the whiskers and facial detail, while the body interior is laced with thin connecting bridges. When lit, the cat pumpkin carving glows with textured depth. Carve the whisker lines last and from the center outward, since they are the most likely to snap if the surrounding flesh shifts.
See template →56. 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 →57. 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 →58. Sunflower Pumpkin Stencil
A large sunflower with roughly twenty lance-shaped petals radiating from a solid circular center disk fills this expert pumpkin stencil. Each petal is an individual pierce-through slot, separated from adjacent petals by a thin curved wall of pumpkin, and the disk center is also carved out. The lit jack-o-lantern blazes like a radiant wheel of light with the petal gaps glowing and the petal walls casting narrow spokes of shadow. Begin carving at the inner petal bases nearest the center disk before working toward the tips, keeping the disk cut for last so the petal ring retains its structural support.
See template →59. 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 →60. Two Sharks Pumpkin Stencil
Two sharks overlap in a dramatic diving composition for this easy pumpkin stencil: a large shark lunges forward with serrated teeth exposed, and a smaller shark curves below it. The negative space between the two bodies is cut away, leaving the sharks as solid orange pumpkin forms. The jagged row of teeth on the large shark is the most detailed edge in the design. Cut the teeth line with individual short plunge-cuts per tooth point rather than sawing along the jagged edge, which reduces the risk of tearing the tips.
See template →61. Golden Retriever Pumpkin Stencil
A golden retriever's face looks straight out from this easy pumpkin stencil: wide floppy ears, a broad forehead, round eyes with small arched brows above them, a large nose, and a happy open mouth with tongue showing are all carved as pierce-throughs. The ears are the largest cut areas and frame the face with an even glow. When the pumpkin is lit, the dog's expression reads as warm and friendly. Carve the small eyebrow arches before removing the large ear sections, since the brows are thin and easy to lose once the nearby wall flexes.
See template →62. Surprised Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A ghost face with two large oval eyes, a small heart-shaped nose, and a wide rounded mouth with a tiny tooth bump stares out from this simple pumpkin stencil. All four features are individual pierce-throughs floating in the pumpkin surface. When lit, the glowing eyes and mouth give the jack-o-lantern a look of wide-eyed astonishment. Since the four cutouts are widely spaced with generous pumpkin wall between them, cut the small heart nose last: its concave top curve requires care and the surrounding rigid wall makes it easiest to score clean inward curves.
See template →63. Vampire Count Pumpkin Stencil
A vampire count shown from the waist up dominates this expert pumpkin stencil: a swept-back widow's peak hairline, arched expressive brows, sharp angular cheekbones, a sneering half-open mouth, and a high-collared cape spread wide at the bottom. The face is built from many disconnected cut-out islands separated by thin pumpkin bridges, giving the lit design a dramatic stained-glass quality. Before cutting any facial details, map all the bridge lines carefully: the narrow strip between the brow and the cheek is the most fragile connector and must be preserved until the end.
See template →64. Ghost Mask Pumpkin Stencil
A ghost-faced horror-movie mask is the subject of this easy pumpkin stencil: an elongated oval skull shape with two large teardrop eye cutouts, a small oval nose hole, and a wide gaping mouth that tapers to a pointed chin. Flowing tendrils extend from the lower sides of the mask. The three facial openings glow as three distinct shapes, and the flowing lower extensions give the mask a draping, spectral quality when lit. Cut the narrow nose piece first since it sits between the two large eye openings and is the most vulnerable to tearing.
See template →65. Male Portrait Pumpkin Stencil
A male portrait rendered in spare, angular linework fills this hard pumpkin stencil: a large angular head shape, a distinctive widow's peak hairline, deep-set eye sockets with small cutout irises, a long straight nose, and a square jaw with a chin dimple. The design uses wide open negative shapes separated by just a few thin structural bridges, so the lit portrait reads as a bold, high-contrast face. The narrow bridge between the nose and the upper lip is the most vulnerable point, so score it lightly before making any cuts on either side of it.
See template →66. Cartoon Bat Pumpkin Stencil
A round-bodied cartoon bat fills this Halloween pumpkin stencil, its wide goggle eyes left solid orange while the large circular head, fanned wing panels, and small ear tufts are all pierced through. The design reads instantly as a friendly yet spooky bat jack-o-lantern, with bold open shapes that glow warmly at night. Cut the large circular body opening first, then work outward to the wing panels so the surrounding pumpkin wall stays stable while you maneuver the knife.
See template →67. Haunted House Pumpkin Stencil
Two stacked haunted house facades make up this easy pumpkin stencil: an upper story with a steep peaked roofline and a tall arched window topped by a smaller rectangular pane, then a lower story with its own peaked roof, a grid window, and a rounded arch doorway, all sitting on a narrow uneven ground strip. The cut sections are the rooflines, windows, door, and ground strip, while solid pumpkin bridges between them keep the tiers separate. Cut the smallest window panes first so the surrounding structure stays rigid while the larger roofline panels are removed.
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