Sep 14, 2026

Bat-Wing Heart Pumpkin

A full glowing heart shape sits in the center with two small scalloped bat wings extending from each side, the entire three-part figure cut completely through the pumpkin wall as a single connected opening. The combination of the romantic heart and Halloween bat wings makes this a distinctive pumpkin carving idea that works indoors or on a porch. Carve from the center of the heart outward toward each wing tip, which keeps the broadest part of the cut stable longest and reduces the chance of the thin wing scallops cracking under tool pressure.

This is an AI-generated concept image: a realistic, carvable design idea rather than a photo of a finished carve. AI concepts are always labeled and sit out the leaderboard and the contest.

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A sweet-meets-spooky heart with bat wings that glows big and reads clearly from across the room.

Beginner friendly · Single connected cutout

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Tools for this approach

Our suggestions for trying a similar carve. Start with what you already have.

Elmchee Pumpkin Carving Kit
13-piece kit with carrying case
Saws for the larger cutouts, plus a scoop for hollowing. Covers both jobs in one kit.
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Speedball 4131 Lino Cutter Set
Handle + 5 interchangeable cutters
Interchangeable cutters for peeling and shading the face. Useful for the finer details.
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A little extra help

Our tips for carving a similar design

The whole design is one connected opening: a full heart in the center with a scalloped bat wing sweeping off each side. The core trick is treating it as a single cut so the light reads as one clean silhouette, then working from the wide heart outward to the fragile wing tips. Because this is a concept image, keep the scallops rounded and not too skinny so the pumpkin wall stays strong.

Written by PumpkinCarvingIdeas.com, inspired by the image above. These are our suggestions, not instructions from the uploader. This approach to the AI concept has not been tested on a real pumpkin.

From pumpkin to porch

Open and clean the pumpkin
Have an adult cut a lid from the bottom or the back rather than the top, so the design panel stays smooth and unbroken. Scoop out the seeds and pulp, then scrape the inside wall behind the heart down to about one inch thick. A thinner wall cuts more easily and lets more light through. Set the lid aside where it will not dry out.
Transfer the pattern
Print or draw the heart-and-wings shape sized to fit the front of the pumpkin. Tape the paper flat, smoothing out wrinkles, and poke closely spaced dots along every line with a pushpin or a poking tool. Pay extra attention to the scalloped edges of the wings so the curves stay even. Peel the paper away and connect the dots lightly in pencil if it helps you see the full outline.
Score the outline
Before making any deep cuts, trace the entire connected outline with shallow scoring cuts using a small carving saw. This gives you a guide groove and lets you check the shape while the wall is still solid. Keep the wing scallops gently rounded rather than sharp so they will not crack later. Do not cut all the way through yet.
Cut the heart first
Start in the center of the heart, the widest and most stable part of the design, and cut fully through the wall. Work slowly with steady saw strokes, letting the tool do the work instead of forcing it. Remove the heart piece as one chunk, pushing outward gently so you do not stress the surrounding shell. This large opening becomes your brightest window.
Cut the wings outward
Move from the heart toward each wing tip, cutting one scallop at a time. Working outward keeps the broad, supported area intact longest and reduces pressure on the thin points. Support the shell with your free hand near each cut and take breaks to let the pumpkin flex settle. Push each freed piece out from the inside for the cleanest edges.
Light it and photograph
Drop in a battery LED puck or string lights, never a candle, since the single wide opening will show every flicker. Position the light low and slightly behind the heart so the glow fills the whole shape evenly. Test in a dark room and nudge the light until the wing scallops read clearly. Snap your photo straight on to capture the connected silhouette.

Gather your supplies

Check things off as you get ready.

Work on a stable surface, keep your free hand out of the cutting path, and have an adult handle sharp tools.

Three levels of light

Leave intact
The full orange skin across the rest of the pumpkin stays untouched and dark.
Peel & shade
Optional: shave a thin skinned border just outside the wings for a soft dim halo around the shape.
Cut through
The entire heart and both bat wings are cut clear through for one bright connected glow.

Learn the carving basics

Before you start cutting

How thin can I make the wing scallops without them cracking?

Keep each scallop rounded and leave a little width where the wings meet the heart. Skinny sharp points are the first thing to crack under saw pressure. If your pattern looks delicate, fatten the curves slightly before you start cutting.

Should I cut the heart or the wings first?

Cut the heart first. It is the widest and most supported part of the design, so removing it while the shell is still whole is the safest order. Then work outward toward each wing tip, which keeps the broad area stable longest.

Why cut the lid from the bottom or back?

The heart-and-wings shape spreads across the front of the pumpkin, so a top lid would sit right above your design and a bottom or back opening keeps the front panel smooth. A bottom cut also lets you set the pumpkin down over the light like a cap. Just make the hole wide enough to reach in and scoop comfortably.