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Cute Pumpkin Stencils

Cute pumpkin stencils feature friendly faces, rounded shapes, and happy little critters: kittens, owls, smiling ghosts, and hearts. They suit a porch full of young trick-or-treaters and a carver who would rather charm than frighten.

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307 cute pumpkin stencilsShowing 1 to 48

Round Raccoon Energy pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Round Raccoon Energy printable pattern

Round Raccoon Energy

Intermediate Est. 60 minutes

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The Beaming Sunburst pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Beaming Sunburst printable pattern

The Beaming Sunburst

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I Heart Florida pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Florida printable pattern

I Heart Florida

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I Heart Michigan pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Michigan printable pattern

I Heart Michigan

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I Heart Indiana pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Indiana printable pattern

I Heart Indiana

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I Heart Wyoming pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Wyoming printable pattern

I Heart Wyoming

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Harbor Moonbather pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Harbor Moonbather printable pattern

Harbor Moonbather

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I Heart Utah pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Utah printable pattern

I Heart Utah

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I Heart Wisconsin pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Wisconsin printable pattern

I Heart Wisconsin

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I Heart Minnesota pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Minnesota printable pattern

I Heart Minnesota

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I Heart New Mexico pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart New Mexico printable pattern

I Heart New Mexico

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Sweetheart Harvest pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Sweetheart Harvest printable pattern

Sweetheart Harvest

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The Garden Grin pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Garden Grin printable pattern

The Garden Grin

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I Heart Vermont pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Vermont printable pattern

I Heart Vermont

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I Heart New Hampshire pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart New Hampshire printable pattern

I Heart New Hampshire

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I Heart Hawaii pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Hawaii printable pattern

I Heart Hawaii

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I Heart Illinois pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Illinois printable pattern

I Heart Illinois

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I Heart Connecticut pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
I Heart Connecticut printable pattern

I Heart Connecticut

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Fantail Goldfish pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Fantail Goldfish printable pattern

Fantail Goldfish

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The Starstruck Smiler pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Starstruck Smiler printable pattern

The Starstruck Smiler

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The Quiet Cottontail pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Quiet Cottontail printable pattern

The Quiet Cottontail

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Leaping Dolphin pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Leaping Dolphin printable pattern

Leaping Dolphin

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Waving Whiskers pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Waving Whiskers printable pattern

Waving Whiskers

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Woodland Toadstool Relief pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Woodland Toadstool Relief printable pattern

Woodland Toadstool Relief

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Frenchie Kisses pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Frenchie Kisses printable pattern

Frenchie Kisses

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Dachshund with Bone pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Dachshund with Bone printable pattern

Dachshund with Bone

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Dreaming of Bones pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Dreaming of Bones printable pattern

Dreaming of Bones

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Puppy Love pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Puppy Love printable pattern

Puppy Love

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Love-Struck Emoji pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Love-Struck Emoji printable pattern

Love-Struck Emoji

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Starry-Eyed Sweetie pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Starry-Eyed Sweetie printable pattern

Starry-Eyed Sweetie

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Fetch Time pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Fetch Time printable pattern

Fetch Time

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Pitter Patter Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Pitter Patter Paw printable pattern

Pitter Patter Paw

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Big Softie Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Big Softie Paw printable pattern

Big Softie Paw

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Treats and Tracks pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Treats and Tracks

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Love and Paws pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Love and Paws printable pattern

Love and Paws

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Heart Wreath pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Heart Wreath printable pattern

Heart Wreath

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Good Boy Stamp pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Good Boy Stamp printable pattern

Good Boy Stamp

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The Muddy Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Muddy Paw printable pattern

The Muddy Paw

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Best Friend Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Best Friend Paw printable pattern

Best Friend Paw

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Caring Heart pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Caring Heart printable pattern

Caring Heart

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Hospital Lights pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Hospital Lights printable pattern

Hospital Lights

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Four Spotted Toadstools pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Four Spotted Toadstools printable pattern

Four Spotted Toadstools

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Bright-Eyed Bear Cub pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Bright-Eyed Bear Cub printable pattern

Bright-Eyed Bear Cub

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Radiant Rascal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Radiant Rascal printable pattern

Radiant Rascal

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Folk Art Smile pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Folk Art Smile printable pattern

Folk Art Smile

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Tumbling Hearts pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Tumbling Hearts printable pattern

Tumbling Hearts

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Ring of Hearts pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Ring of Hearts printable pattern

Ring of Hearts

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The Happy Molar pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Happy Molar printable pattern

The Happy Molar

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Carving guide

How to carve a cute pumpkin stencil

Round is the rule. Use short saw strokes and turn the pumpkin as you go so curves stay smooth, since a jagged edge undoes the cuteness. Big round eyes are the focal point; cut them cleanly and leave a small uncut highlight dot inside each so the eyes look shiny.

Cute pumpkins work anywhere kids will see them: a window, the kitchen table, or a nursery-friendly porch. Pair a cute cat with a cute owl for a little woodland scene.

Questions

Cute stencil questions

What makes a pumpkin stencil cute?+

Big eyes set low on the face, a small mouth, round outlines, and no sharp corners. Most cute stencils also carve easily because the shapes are simple.

Are cute stencils suitable for toddlers to help with?+

Yes. Toddlers can poke the dots and scoop, and the large round eyes are easy for an adult to cut while they watch. Choose Easy designs on this page.

How long do cute pumpkin stencils take to carve?+

Check the individual stencil's carving guide for its time estimate. Preparation, pumpkin size, wall thickness and your experience affect the total; difficulty alone does not determine carving time.

Which cute pumpkin stencils are the easiest?+

136 of the 307 are easy, 78 of the 307 are intermediate, 79 of the 307 are hard, 14 of the 307 are expert. Compare the difficulty labels and carving guides to choose a design.

Pick a cute design, print it, and light up the porch.

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