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Florida Pumpkin Stencil
The outline of the state of Florida is cut as a single solid silhouette on this states pumpkin stencil: the long panhandle extends left, and the distinctive peninsula curves south and ends in a ragged coastline. The entire shape is one continuous void with no internal bridges, making it a fully open lantern window. The tricky part is the complex Atlantic coastline on the right side, where small inlets create many convex curves in quick succession: slow down on those curves and let the blade pivot rather than forcing a turn.
Florida State Shape
The unmistakable outline of Florida, panhandle and peninsula together, cut clear through the pumpkin wall as one bold silhouette. Everything inside the state shape is removed so the whole map blazes with candlelight against the untouched shell. Take the coastline in short relief cuts and free the panhandle last; that long thin arm is the only fragile part of an otherwise forgiving carve.
Flying Owl Pumpkin Stencil
A front-facing owl in full wing spread fills this easy pumpkin stencil, the entire bird rendered as a single solid silhouette with ear tufts visible at the top of the head and feathered wingtips fanning wide on both sides. The whole shape is pierced as one large cutout, so the lit jack-o-lantern throws a bold bright owl outline with no interior detail to worry about. Thin the pumpkin wall evenly behind the wing tips before cutting, since the long feather edges can crack if the wall is too thick when you remove the large central section.
Four Diamonds and Eight Dots
Four diamonds run in a straight column down the front of the pumpkin, flanked by a staggered row of round dots on each side, turning a tall pumpkin into a modern lantern. All twelve openings are cut through, and their regular spacing is what sells the design. Mark the vertical centerline first and measure each diamond's position before cutting, since even spacing matters more here than fancy knife work.
Four Trailing Stars and Dots
Four five-pointed stars in descending sizes sweep diagonally across the pumpkin, joined by a few small round dots that read like distant sparkles. Each star and dot is cut fully through, so the cluster twinkles convincingly once a candle goes in. The star points are what make this a medium carve; drill a starter hole at the center of each star and always saw from the middle out toward each tip to keep the points sharp.
Four-Arch Rainbow
Four nested rainbow arches glow from the lower half of the pumpkin, each band separated by a strip of untouched shell. The arch openings are cut all the way through while the curved ribs between them stay in place to define the rainbow shape. Start with the smallest inner arch and work outward so the narrow ribs keep their support as long as possible.
Four-Tongue Flame
One big flame fills the face of the pumpkin, its four licking tongues tapering to sharp points just like the classic fire symbol. The entire flame is a single cut-through shape, so candlelight literally becomes the fire. This is an easy carve with only one piece to remove; poke the pattern deeply at each flame tip first, then saw from the rounded base upward so the narrow points come out clean instead of ragged.
Four-Wing Dragonfly
A graceful dragonfly spreads four broad wings from a segmented body that runs straight down the pumpkin, with two small antennae curling from its head. Nothing is pierced; instead you shave the skin inside each wing and body segment so the shapes read as pale etched panels against the orange rind. Use a loop tool and keep the shave shallow so the wing outlines stay crisp.
Garden Bench Paw Print
One oversized paw print sits front and center: a broad pad below four oval toes. Nothing is pierced through; you shave away just the skin inside each shape so the pale flesh shows in a soft, even glow. Since this is an easy shading design, use a loop tool or spoon edge and keep your scraping depth consistent so every toe lights up the same.
Gear Cross and Three Dots
A chunky steampunk gear glowing around a solid crossbar, with three round rivet dots floating beside it like escaping sparks. The spaces between the gear teeth and the four windows inside the cog are cut through, while the cross-shaped bar stays attached to the pumpkin wall and holds everything together. Carve the small dots first, then the gear windows, and keep the crossbar at least a finger wide so the design stays rigid.
Gecko with Thirteen Toe Tips
A gecko sprawls diagonally across the pumpkin as one bold silhouette, splayed toes gripping and its thick tail curving away. The entire lizard is a single cut-through aperture, so the whole body glows as one connected shape with those distinctive rounded toe pads catching the light. At medium difficulty, the toes are the trick: cut each tiny pad by connecting it to its leg with a short channel, and remove the big body piece last.
Georgia Pumpkin Stencil
The outline silhouette of the state of Georgia fills this easy pumpkin stencil as a single solid cut-through shape, with its distinctive roughly rectangular form, slightly notched upper-left corner, and irregular eastern and southern coastline edges. When carved, the entire state shape is removed as one piece, leaving a glowing Georgia silhouette in the jack-o-lantern. Score the outer border slowly and follow the subtle coastal indentations closely on the right side to keep the shape recognizable, especially the small southeastern projection at the bottom.
Georgia State Shape
The full outline of Georgia is removed as one big opening, from the straight western border to the jagged Atlantic coastline in the southeast. Everything inside the state shape gets cut away while the pumpkin wall around it stays intact, giving you a bright glowing map. Trace the bumpy river border on the west side carefully; the rest is long smooth strokes suited to a medium skill level.
Glowing Dog Paw Print Pumpkin Stencil
A large dog paw print with one big main pad and four oval toe pads arranged above it fills this easy dog pumpkin stencil, all five shapes carved as separate open pieces that glow independently when lit. The pumpkin-skin gaps between the toe pads and the main pad are narrow but uniform, creating a clean, recognizable print. Cut the four toe pads first from top to bottom, then remove the large main pad last, since it is the biggest single cut and easier to control once the smaller surrounding shapes are already out.
Goldfish Pumpkin Stencil
A plump goldfish shown in profile swims to the right: a rounded body, a large flowing tail fin swept back dramatically, a smaller dorsal fin on top, and a single pectoral fin near the belly. A small negative-space teardrop inside the body suggests the gill line. The whole fish is a single connected cut-out, so the lit pumpkin casts one glowing fish silhouette against the dark wall. Keep the narrow pectoral fin intact as long as possible and cut it free only after the main body is removed.
Gymnast in a Split Leap
A gymnast frozen mid split leap, legs stretched into a full horizontal line with arms swept back and hair in a neat bun. The entire figure is cut through as one connected opening, so she glows like a spotlight silhouette on the pumpkin. Rated hard because the legs taper to slim points at the toes; carve from the torso outward and finish the narrow limb tips last with light, shallow strokes.
Handlebar Mustache Pumpkin Stencil
A wide, curling handlebar mustache is the sole design element of this introductory pumpkin stencil, carved as a single large open shape that sweeps across the pumpkin face. The ends curl upward and outward in tight spirals, while the center dips in a gentle U. The entire mustache is pierced through as one connected opening, so the glow reads as a bold, immediately legible silhouette. Because the cut is one continuous piece, score the center dip first and work outward toward each curled tip to keep the shape from shifting as material is removed.
Haunted House & Crescent
A small haunted house with a peaked tower and a crescent moon hanging above it, arranged as a simple night scene on a curved ground line. The design is all skin-shave shading with no pierced holes, so the house, moon, and hill appear as pale carved shapes against the dark pumpkin skin. For this medium etch, outline every shape with a shallow V-cut first, then peel the skin inside the lines so the roof peaks and steeple stay sharp.
Hawaii Island Chain
The Hawaiian island chain sweeps diagonally across the pumpkin, with eight separate glowing cutouts running from Niihau and Kauai down to the Big Island. Each island is its own small pierced opening, so the surrounding shell needs no bridges at all. Carve the largest island first to get a feel for the wall thickness, then use a fine detail saw for the smaller islands so their shapes stay distinct.
Hawaii Pumpkin Stencil
The Hawaiian island chain appears as a scatter of eight organic island shapes across this pumpkin stencil, ranging from the tiny northwestern islets at upper left down to the large triangular mass of the Big Island at lower right, all correctly spaced in their northwest-to-southeast arc. Each island is an individual pierced-through cutout, so the lit jack-o-lantern glows with the archipelago floating in a dark pumpkin sky. Cut the three smallest islets at the upper left first before carving the larger islands, so the thin walls between the close-spaced upper shapes stay intact while you work toward the spacious lower portion.
Heart with Two Plain Pluses
A big glowing heart sits at the center flanked by two medical plus signs, with a trio of small dots beneath, a sweet salute to nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers. Every shape is a straightforward cut-through opening with generous spacing between them. This easy design makes a great clinic lobby or front desk pumpkin; cut the heart's notch as two downward strokes meeting in the middle, and use a drill bit for perfectly matched dots.
I Love Alabama Pumpkin Stencil
This Alabama pumpkin stencil spells out the classic "I Love" message using a bold block letter I, a large solid heart, and the two-letter state abbreviation AL set in rounded block type. All four shapes are cut through as separate open pieces, so the finished jack-o-lantern shows glowing letters and a bright heart on an orange field. Because the A has a triangular counter at its center, cut around that interior triangle carefully so it stays in place as a solid island that keeps the letter readable.
I Love Alaska Pumpkin Stencil
The Alaska state-pride stencil arranges a block letter I, a solid heart, and the bold two-letter abbreviation AK across the pumpkin face in the familiar "I Love" grid format. Each element is a separate pierced shape: the I, the heart, the A (with its internal triangular counter retained as a solid island), and the K. Lit from inside, all four shapes glow simultaneously as bright cutouts. Before cutting the A, score the small triangular counter at its center first so you can remove it cleanly without bumping the outer letter legs.
I Love Arizona Pumpkin Stencil
This Arizona pumpkin stencil follows the same bold "I Love" grid layout: block letter I, large solid heart, and the state abbreviation AZ in chunky rounded letters. The Z's diagonal stroke makes it distinctive among state stencils, and the lack of interior counters means all four shapes cut cleanly as open silhouettes with no floating islands to worry about. Keep the gap between the bottom of the heart and the top of the A narrow enough to leave an unbroken pumpkin bridge between the two rows of letters.
I Love Colorado Pumpkin Stencil
Colorado's state-pride stencil follows the familiar "I Love" grid with a block I, a large heart, and the abbreviation CO. The O presents the key carving challenge: it requires an interior oval counter to remain as a solid island inside the letter, or the O collapses to a plain hole. On the carved pumpkin the O's counter glows as a bright orange oval surrounded by a dark ring, giving the letter its shape. Cut the outer O first, then switch to a fine blade to cut the inner oval, leaving that center disk attached to nothing, it will hold in place by friction until gently pushed out.
I Love Connecticut Pumpkin Stencil
Connecticut's "I Love CT" stencil is built from a block I, a solid heart, and the letters CT in bold rounded type. The C is a simple open arc with no counter, and the T has a wide crossbar and a straight stem, both cut as one continuous open silhouette. All four shapes pierce cleanly with no floating islands, making this one of the simpler state stencils in the series. Keep the horizontal bridge between the top row and the bottom CT row at least a half-inch thick to support the finished carving.
I Love Delaware Pumpkin Stencil
Delaware's stencil displays the four-element "I Love DE" grid: block I, heart, and the letters D and E in squared slab-serif type. The D has a large open interior that cuts away as a single rounded rectangle, while the E has three horizontal teeth that remain as solid bridges within its rectangular frame. Those E teeth are the most structurally delicate part of this carve; cut the three open slots between them with short controlled strokes moving away from the center tooth to avoid widening a gap.
I Love Florida Pumpkin Stencil
Florida's "I Love FL" pumpkin stencil sets a rounded block I and heart on the top row, with a wide F and a tall L below in the same chunky typeface used throughout the state series. The F has two open horizontal slots forming its crossbars, while the L is a simple open L-shape with no counters, making both letters straightforward to cut. Place your first cut on the F's upper slot, then the lower slot, before moving to the L and the top-row shapes, so the most structurally complex letter is handled while the pumpkin wall is still fully intact.
I Love Georgia Pumpkin Stencil
Georgia's state stencil arranges the "I Love GA" message in a two-row grid: the I and heart sit on top, and the large letters G and A fill the bottom row. The G is a wide open C-shape with a short horizontal bar extending inward from its right side, and the A has the familiar triangular interior counter. Cut the G's inner bar from the opening side inward rather than pushing through from the back, and retain the A's triangle counter as a solid island by cutting around it in two separate arcs.
I Love Hawaii Pumpkin Stencil
Hawaii's "I Love HI" pumpkin stencil puts the block I and heart on the top row, with the letters H and I below in a rounded slab typeface. The H is a wide open shape with two vertical slots and a crossbar counter between them; the counter must stay solid or the letter reads as two separate rectangles. The second I below mirrors the top-row I. Cut the H's three openings carefully, leaving the crossbar bridge at exactly the height shown on the stencil so the letter stays legible when lit.
I Love Iowa Pumpkin Stencil
Iowa's "I Love IA" stencil arranges the block I and heart on the top row, with the letters I and A below in the same rounded slab typeface. The A carries the familiar triangular interior counter that keeps the letter recognizable; the I beside it is a plain open rectangle. Because the A counter sits close to the lower edge of the letter, cut the outer A shape fully before addressing the counter, so the surrounding wall is already stable when you remove the small triangle.
I Love Kansas Pumpkin Stencil
Kansas' "I Love KS" stencil puts the bold block I and heart on top, with the letters K and S filling the lower row in chunky rounded type. The S has no interior counter and its two open curves create an interesting top-and-bottom glow when lit, while the K's diagonal arm and leg leave a large open central area. Cut the K's arm first from the spine outward, then the leg from the spine downward, to avoid a meeting-cut problem at the central junction point.
I Love Louisiana Pumpkin Stencil
Louisiana's "I Love LA" stencil pairs the block I and heart on the top row with the letters L and A below in the same rounded slab typeface used throughout the state series. The A again has its triangular interior counter, and the L is a simple open shape. One distinction visible in the line art: the L is noticeably wider than most other single-letter shapes in the series, giving the bottom row a slightly lopsided but bold visual weight. Cut the A's outer shape first, then carefully remove the interior triangle, keeping the pumpkin wall steady from behind with your non-cutting hand.
I Love Maine Pumpkin Stencil
This Maine pumpkin stencil carves the bold "I [heart] ME" layout made famous by state-pride apparel: a tall serif "I" and a large smooth heart sit above the wide two-letter abbreviation "ME" in chunky rounded type. All four shapes are fully pierced through, so the jack-o-lantern glows with bright, clean cutouts against the orange wall. Because the heart is the largest single opening, carve it last to preserve structural support while you work through the tighter letter forms first.
I Love Maryland Pumpkin Stencil
Built on the classic "I Love" tourist-logo format, this Maryland pumpkin stencil shows a small serif "I", a large smooth heart, and the bold two-letter abbreviation "MD" in blocky rounded type arranged in a two-row grid. All shapes are cut through entirely, giving the finished jack-o-lantern high contrast against candlelight. The "D" has an open interior, so keep your blade angled slightly inward on that curve to prevent the narrow outer wall from cracking.
I Love Michigan Pumpkin Stencil
A Michigan pride pumpkin stencil featuring the two-row "I [heart] MI" layout: a slim upright "I", a large rounded heart, and the state abbreviation "MI" in wide rounded caps. All three elements are cut completely through, producing bold backlit glyphs on a carved jack-o-lantern. The letter "I" in "MI" is a narrow vertical bar, so take short, controlled strokes with your carving tool to keep both long edges clean and parallel.