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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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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
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I Heart Michigan

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I Heart Indiana pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Indiana

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I Heart Wyoming pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Wyoming

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I Heart Utah pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Utah

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I Heart Wisconsin pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Wisconsin

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I Heart Minnesota pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Minnesota

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

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I Heart Vermont pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Vermont

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

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I Heart Hawaii pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Hawaii

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I Heart Illinois pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Illinois

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I Heart Connecticut pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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I Heart Connecticut

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Waving Whiskers pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Waving Whiskers

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Frenchie Kisses pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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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
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Dreaming of Bones

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Puppy Love pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Puppy Love

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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
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Big Softie Paw

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Good Boy Stamp pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Good Boy Stamp

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The Muddy Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Muddy Paw

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Best Friend Paw pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Best Friend Paw

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Caring Heart pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Caring Heart

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Hospital Lights pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Hospital Lights

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Beaming Bliss pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Beaming Bliss

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The Mighty Pout pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Mighty Pout

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Gentle Giant Dino pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Gentle Giant Dino

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Startled Cyclops pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Startled Cyclops

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Bashful Blush pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Bashful Blush

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Moonlit Mouser pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Moonlit Mouser

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Googly Grin pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Googly Grin

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The Lone Tooth pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Lone Tooth

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The Friendly Phantom pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Friendly Phantom

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Dashing Dachshund pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Dashing Dachshund

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Moonbeam Unicorn pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Moonbeam Unicorn printable pattern

Moonbeam Unicorn

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The Big Catch pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Big Catch

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Little Jack pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Little Jack

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Bubbling Brew pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Bubbling Brew

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The Big Softie pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Big Softie

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Windowsill Smile pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Windowsill Smile

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Goggle-Eyed Gourd pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Goggle-Eyed Gourd

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Heirloom Smiley pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Heirloom Smiley

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The Friendly Waver pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Friendly Waver

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The Apothecary pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Apothecary

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Long-Neck Dinosaur pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Long-Neck Dinosaur

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The Laughing Squint pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Laughing Squint printable pattern

The Laughing Squint

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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.

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