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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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The Starstruck Smiler pumpkin stencilLove-Struck Emoji pumpkin stencilStarry-Eyed Sweetie pumpkin stencil

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

The Starstruck Smiler

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

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

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

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Radiant Rascal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Radiant Rascal

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Folk Art Smile pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Folk Art Smile

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Fancy Fins pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Fancy Fins

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Tidal Dancer pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Tidal Dancer printable pattern

Tidal Dancer

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Quiet Cottontail pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Quiet Cottontail

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Steady Sheldon pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Steady Sheldon

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Elegant Seahorse pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Elegant Seahorse

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Snowy Chick pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Snowy Chick printable pattern

Snowy Chick

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Stained Glass Wings pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Stained Glass Wings printable pattern

Stained Glass Wings

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Pond Hopper pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Pond Hopper printable pattern

Pond Hopper

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Puddles the Duck pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Puddles the Duck printable pattern

Puddles the Duck

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Playful Harbor Seal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Playful Harbor Seal printable pattern

Playful Harbor Seal

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Garden Snail & Grass pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Garden Snail & Grass printable pattern

Garden Snail & Grass

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Seaside Pup pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Seaside Pup printable pattern

Seaside Pup

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Little Royal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Little Royal

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The Happy Spouter pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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The Happy Spouter

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Little Boo pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Little Boo printable pattern

Little Boo

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Pip the Seal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Pip the Seal printable pattern

Pip the Seal

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Bubbly Narwhal pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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Bubbly Narwhal

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Happy Trails Snail pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Happy Trails Snail printable pattern

Happy Trails Snail

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Sweetheart Silhouettes pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Sweetheart Silhouettes printable pattern

Sweetheart Silhouettes

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Timber the Beaver pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Timber the Beaver printable pattern

Timber the Beaver

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Ghost with BOO Balloon pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Ghost with BOO Balloon

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Kawaii Mushroom pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Kawaii Mushroom

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Cartoon Wyvern pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Cartoon Wyvern

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Snail pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Snail printable pattern

Snail

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Teddy Bear pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Teddy Bear printable pattern

Teddy Bear

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Stegosaurus pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Stegosaurus

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Triceratops pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Triceratops

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Cute Starfish pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Cute Starfish printable pattern

Cute Starfish

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Rose Bloom pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Rose Bloom printable pattern

Rose Bloom

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Rose pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Rose printable pattern

Rose

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Rainbow and Clouds pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Rainbow and Clouds printable pattern

Rainbow and Clouds

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Cartoon Owl pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Cartoon Owl printable pattern

Cartoon Owl

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Pug pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Pug printable pattern

Pug

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Sea Urchin pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Sea Urchin printable pattern

Sea Urchin

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Opossum pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Opossum printable pattern

Opossum

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Parasaurolophus pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Parasaurolophus

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French Bulldog Puppy pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
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French Bulldog Puppy

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Sitting Cat pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Sitting Cat printable pattern

Sitting Cat

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Lily Flower pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Lily Flower printable pattern

Lily Flower

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Horned Howie pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Horned Howie printable pattern

Horned Howie

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Giggly Gremlin pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
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Giggly Gremlin

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Furball Phil pumpkin stencil, lit at nightFree PDF
Furball Phil printable pattern

Furball Phil

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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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