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Novice Funny Pumpkin Faces

Looking for novice funny pumpkin faces? You're in the right place. Print at 100% scale, tape it to your pumpkin, and poke through the lines with a pin.

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Round Cartoon Monster Pumpkin Stencil
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Round Cartoon Monster Pumpkin Stencil

A small round cartoon monster occupies this pumpkin stencil: a chunky body with two large circular eyes, a frowning row of square teeth, a curly stem-like antenna on top, sideways horns, stubby arm appendages, and splayed feet all carved as separate islands of light. The design has many floating cut-through pieces spread across the face of the pumpkin. Start with the two circular eye holes since they are the most central reference points, then position the surrounding appendage cuts relative to them.

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LOL Pumpkin Stencil
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LOL Pumpkin Stencil

Three bold serif letters spell out "LOL" in a wide horizontal layout, each character sized to fill the pumpkin face from top to bottom. The letters are fully pierced through, so the finished jack-o-lantern reads the internet acronym in glowing orange against the night. Cut the interior counters of the "O" first, since those small oval shapes can crack if you clear the surrounding area before removing them.

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Witch Hat Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
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Witch Hat Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil

A grinning jack-o-lantern face wearing a small pointed witch hat sits at the center of this easy funny pumpkin stencil. The face features two large crescent-shaped eyes with small round highlight dots inside each, a triangular nose, a wide upward-curving mouth with a center tooth drip, and wispy curl accents at the cheek corners. The hat brim and crown are solid while the eye crescents, nose, and mouth are cut through. Carve the two small round eye-highlight dots before removing the larger crescent eye shapes so those tiny circles stay intact and the eye reads with dimension when lit.

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Poop Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
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Poop Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

The classic poop emoji, a three-tiered swirl with two crescent eyes and a small curved smile, is rendered as a bold outline stencil in this easy funny pumpkin stencil, with the outer swirl shape and facial features all carved as open channels that leave the interior swirl body as solid glowing pumpkin skin. The two crescent eyes and the smile are the smallest cuts; carve them before outlining the full swirl body so you have a stable surface to press against. A candle inside makes the whole swirl glow warmly with the eyes and smile as darker recesses within the lit shape.

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Classic Jack-o-Lantern Face Pumpkin Stencil
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Classic Jack-o-Lantern Face Pumpkin Stencil

A tall, narrow jack-o-lantern face with a small witch-hat-style stem forms this easy pumpkin stencil, featuring two mismatched triangular eyes of slightly different sizes, a small triangle nose, and a wide mouth with uneven rectangular teeth below. The entire face outline tapers toward the bottom and the drooping curved tendrils at each lower corner add a melted look. All five facial openings cut cleanly through, letting candlelight pour out in a simple, instantly recognizable jack-o-lantern pattern. Carve the eyes first so you have reference points for spacing the mouth cuts.

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Frequently asked

How long do these pumpkin faces take?
Easy designs take 20–40 minutes. Hard and expert designs can take 2+ hours, but the result is worth it.
What size pumpkin works best for novice funny pumpkin faces?
A medium-sized round pumpkin (about 8–10 inches tall) works for most pumpkin faces. Larger pumpkins make detailed cuts easier.
How do I transfer the pumpkin face to my pumpkin?
Print the PDF at 100% scale, tape it to your pumpkin, and poke through the lines with a pin or pencil. Then connect the dots with your knife.

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