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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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78 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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Fantail Goldfish pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Fantail Goldfish printable pattern

Fantail Goldfish

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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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Treats and Tracks pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Treats and Tracks printable pattern

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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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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Dreamy Dozer pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Dreamy Dozer printable pattern

Dreamy Dozer

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Lucky Catch pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Lucky Catch printable pattern

Lucky Catch

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Sweetheart Smile pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Sweetheart Smile printable pattern

Sweetheart Smile

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Trusty Triceratops pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Trusty Triceratops printable pattern

Trusty Triceratops

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Cheery Cheeks pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Cheery Cheeks printable pattern

Cheery Cheeks

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Treetop Grazer pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Treetop Grazer printable pattern

Treetop Grazer

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Freckled Charmer pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Freckled Charmer printable pattern

Freckled Charmer

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The Bewitched Hat pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Bewitched Hat printable pattern

The Bewitched Hat

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Seaside Fan pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Seaside Fan printable pattern

Seaside Fan

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Starstruck Smiler pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Starstruck Smiler printable pattern

Starstruck Smiler

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Lovestruck Heart Eyes pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Lovestruck Heart Eyes printable pattern

Lovestruck Heart Eyes

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Teacher's Apple pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Teacher's Apple printable pattern

Teacher's Apple

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Smug Smiley pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Smug Smiley printable pattern

Smug Smiley

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

The Tall Smiler

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Moonbeam Sparkle pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Moonbeam Sparkle printable pattern

Moonbeam Sparkle

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Stardust Trail pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Stardust Trail printable pattern

Stardust Trail

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Gap-Tooth Gus pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Gap-Tooth Gus printable pattern

Gap-Tooth Gus

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Midnight Fang pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Midnight Fang printable pattern

Midnight Fang

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Whisker Kitten pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Whisker Kitten printable pattern

Whisker Kitten

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Honey Buzz pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Honey Buzz printable pattern

Honey Buzz

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Penguin Strut pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Penguin Strut printable pattern

Penguin Strut

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Chubby Waddler pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Chubby Waddler printable pattern

Chubby Waddler

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

The Happy Frenchie

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Loyal Lab pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Loyal Lab printable pattern

Loyal Lab

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

Puddles the Puppy

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Lullaby Moon pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Lullaby Moon printable pattern

Lullaby Moon

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Biscuit the Pup pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Biscuit the Pup printable pattern

Biscuit the Pup

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Button Nose Kitten pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Button Nose Kitten printable pattern

Button Nose Kitten

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Saturn's Glow pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Saturn's Glow printable pattern

Saturn's Glow

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The Radiant Daisy pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
The Radiant Daisy printable pattern

The Radiant Daisy

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Sunrise Rainbow pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Sunrise Rainbow printable pattern

Sunrise Rainbow

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Harvest Moon Sky pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Harvest Moon Sky printable pattern

Harvest Moon Sky

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Triple Moon Sky pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Triple Moon Sky printable pattern

Triple Moon Sky

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Shooting Star Trail pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Shooting Star Trail printable pattern

Shooting Star Trail

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Little Constellation pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Little Constellation printable pattern

Little Constellation

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Toadstool Hollow pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Toadstool Hollow printable pattern

Toadstool Hollow

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Cloudtop Rainbow pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Cloudtop Rainbow printable pattern

Cloudtop Rainbow

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Chill Capybara pumpkin stencil, carvedFree PDF
Chill Capybara printable pattern

Chill Capybara

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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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