Pumpkin carving templates
1155 free printable stencils. Download, print, trace, carve.
111 results · Page 3 of 4
New Mexico Heart Lettering
Block letters spell out I heart NM in two rows, with a bold heart standing in for love, all pierced clean through the pumpkin wall. Each letter is a chunky serif shape with wide strokes, so there are no fragile slivers despite the lettering. This easy design carves quickest if you remove the heart first, then work the letters left to right, keeping the serifs crisp with short controlled cuts.
New Mexico Pumpkin Stencil
New Mexico's silhouette is a nearly perfect square with one small rectangular notch cut into the upper-left corner where the Colorado border steps slightly northward. This beginner-friendly pumpkin stencil carves as a single large open shape, glowing as a bold square of light on the finished jack-o-lantern. The one detail that differentiates it from a plain square is that upper-left step: score the corner notch cleanly before removing the bulk of the shape so the step stays sharp rather than rounding off.
New Mexico State Shape
The blocky outline of New Mexico is cut fully through the pumpkin wall, leaving one bold glowing window in the shape of the state. Because the border is mostly straight lines with a single bootheel notch at the bottom, it is one of the friendliest state maps to carve. Use a ruler edge or firm strokes to keep the long sides straight, then take the small bootheel corner slowly.
New York State Shape
The Empire State glows in full detail, from the straight Pennsylvania border to the jagged Adirondack edges and the skinny finger of Long Island trailing off the bottom right. The entire state interior is one pierced opening. Long Island is the trickiest part, so cut that narrow strip last with the tip of your saw and support the surrounding shell with your free hand as you work.
North Carolina Heart Lettering
A bold I-heart-NC design with a chunky letter I beside a big solid heart on the top row and the letters N and C below, echoing the famous love-your-city logo. All four elements are cut fully through in thick slab-serif strokes that glow brightly and stay sturdy. An easy lettering carve; trace the letters carefully when transferring, since straight, even strokes are what make text look sharp.
North Carolina State Shape
North Carolina stretches across the pumpkin as one long glowing cutout, from the pointed western mountain tip to the fringed Outer Banks coastline on the right. The entire state interior is removed so the distinctive wedge shape reads clearly at night. Rated hard because of the fine barrier-island fingers along the coast; cut the smooth northern border first, then work the ragged eastern edge slowly with a detail saw, leaving the thinnest points for last.
North Dakota State Shape
North Dakota's near rectangle is opened up as one wide glowing panel, with the gently wavy Red River border on the east side breaking the straight lines. The full state interior is cut through and the rind around it stays put, so the shape shines bright at night. This is one of the easiest state maps to carve; keep your knife vertical so the long edges stay clean.
Ohio State Shape
Ohio's rounded river-border silhouette is cut out as a single glowing shape, with the wavy southern edge and squared northern corners removed clean through the wall. The surrounding pumpkin stays whole, so the map reads instantly from across the yard. Trace the bumpy Ohio River edge slowly with a fine saw; the rest of the outline is gentle curves and easy straightaways.
Oklahoma State Shape
Oklahoma's distinctive silhouette, from the long skinny panhandle to the notched southern border, cut fully through so the entire state shines as a single lit shape. The interior is removed in one large piece while the rest of the pumpkin stays solid. Because the panhandle is a narrow strip, this medium design carves best if you cut that section last and support it with your free hand as you finish.
Oregon State Shape
Oregon's broad, boxy outline carved as one glowing window, with the Columbia River notch along the top and the gentle Pacific curve on the left. The full state shape is cut through so the candle lights it edge to edge, framed by solid rind. A friendly medium carve since most borders are long and straight; steady the blade through the northern river squiggle and the rest goes quickly.
Pennsylvania State Shape
Pennsylvania's blocky silhouette stretches wide across the pumpkin, straight along the top and bottom with the jagged Delaware River border zigzagging down the eastern side. The whole state is a single pierced opening that glows as one solid panel. Take the ragged eastern edge slowly with a fine saw, backing the blade out at each angle change so the small points do not snap off.
Police Badge Pumpkin Stencil
A five-pointed star with a horizontal banner across its center spelling out POLICE in block capital letters makes up this pumpkin stencil, styled after a classic law-enforcement badge. The interior of the star points and the letter counters are cut through, while the banner background and star outline remain as solid skin. The enclosed center of the letter O is the trickiest piece: slice around it last and press a toothpick through the back of the pumpkin wall to pin the small oval disc in place.
Rhode Island Stylized Shape
A tall, flowing take on Rhode Island glows as one large cut-through opening, with a sweeping curved western edge and a notched coastal bite carved into the bay side. The stylized silhouette keeps the state recognizable while smoothing the fussiest shoreline detail into bold shapes. Carve the big outer curve in long confident strokes, then slow down for the inward bay notch so its point stays sharp.
Six-Point Star with Round Tips
A six-point sheriff-style badge star with rounded ball tips glows proudly from the pumpkin in this tribute to law enforcement. The full star is removed as one big cutout, so the badge shines as a single bold panel of light. It is an easy carve despite the fancy silhouette; saw each point from its ball tip back toward the star body, and rotate the pumpkin as you go so every cut is at a comfortable angle.
South Carolina Heart Lettering
State pride spelled out plainly: a bold serif I, a big glowing heart, and the letters SC stacked in two rows across the pumpkin face. Each letter and the heart cut fully through, and the thick strokes make this an easy lettering carve with no fragile pieces. Cut the heart's top notch first to set its shape, then saw each letter stroke in straight runs, squaring the serifs from inside the openings.
South Carolina State Shape
South Carolina's distinctive triangle-like outline carved as one large glowing cutout, with the ragged coastal edge along the bottom right. The whole state shape is removed so light floods through it, while the rest of the pumpkin stays solid. The wavy coastline detail is where most of the work lives; use short sawing strokes and keep the blade upright so the little inlets stay defined instead of tearing.
South Dakota State Shape
The full silhouette of South Dakota is cut through the pumpkin wall, glowing as one clean rectangular shape with the Missouri River notch tracing its jagged southeastern corner. Everything inside the border is removed, so the state reads instantly from across the yard. The medium rating comes from those small river-line zigzags; cut the long straight edges first, then slow down and nibble the notched corner in short strokes.
Swooping Bald Eagle Pumpkin Stencil
A bald eagle swoops down with wings fully spread in this striking pumpkin stencil, its feathers rendered as a fan of elongated oval cutouts radiating from the body while the torso, tail, and talons are larger open shapes. The mosaic of separate feather pierces makes the wings blaze with light and gives the design a dramatic stained-glass quality. Cut the smallest outer wing-tip feathers first while the wall is firmest, then work inward toward the body to avoid weakening the center before the delicate tips are done.
Tennessee Heart Lettering
Bold serif lettering spells out I heart TN in the classic love-declaration layout, with a chunky letter I and heart on the top row and big TN initials below. Every letter and the heart are cut fully through, and the thick strokes make the sawing forgiving for a lettering design. Trace the serifs carefully when transferring the pattern, then cut each letter's inside corners with a fine blade for crisp typography.
Tennessee State Shape
Tennessee's long parallelogram runs nearly the full width of the pumpkin, flat across the top with the jagged mountain border stepping down the eastern end. The entire state is removed as one wide glowing band. Since the opening is long and shallow, cut the straight top and bottom edges first, then work the stepped eastern corner in small bites to keep every notch sharp.
Texas Heart Lettering
Big serif letters read I, heart, T, X, stacked in two rows with a bold heart doing the talking. Each character is its own clean cut-through opening, making a Lone Star porch statement you can finish in one sitting. Keep the letter strokes at least a finger wide as you carve; the thin serifs are the only place this easy pattern can get fussy.
Texas State Shape
The unmistakable outline of Texas, panhandle and all, cut clean through the pumpkin wall so the whole state glows as one bold window of light. Everything inside the border is removed and the surrounding skin is left untouched, making the shape pop from across the yard. At medium difficulty, take the jagged Rio Grande border slowly in short strokes so the wiggly southern edge stays recognizable.
Trump 2024 Pumpkin Stencil
Bold military stencil-style lettering spells "TRUMP" on the top row and "2024" flanked by two five-pointed stars on the bottom row of this hard pumpkin stencil. Each letter and numeral is a thick open outline with interior counters preserved as solid pumpkin islands. The two stars at the sides of "2024" are each pierced through as open silhouettes. Cut the enclosed counters of rounded letters and numerals first (the interior of the P, the U loops, and the 0 counter in 2024), then cut each letter and numeral outline, saving the two star shapes for last.
United States Mainland
The entire continental United States glows as one big cut-through window, from the Pacific Northwest corner down around Florida's dangling peninsula and Texas's southern point. All the interior is removed while the national border stays crisp in the surrounding skin. This one earns its hard rating on the coastlines: take the Gulf inlets, Great Lakes bumps, and the narrow Florida peninsula in small careful cuts to keep the outline true.
USA Map Pumpkin Stencil
The contiguous United States is carved as a single large pierced shape, with the internal state borders rendered as narrow solid ridges that remain after cutting away all the negative space inside each state. Alaska and Hawaii appear as separate inset shapes below the main landmass. When lit, each state glows individually, separated by hairline orange lines. The narrow state borders in the Northeast are the most fragile: carve those tiny states before removing the surrounding pumpkin wall so you have maximum support.
USA Map Silhouette Pumpkin Stencil
The contiguous silhouette of the contiguous United States is carved as a single open pierce-through in this expert pumpkin stencil. The intricate coastline, Great Lakes inlets, and Florida peninsula are all retained in the cut edge, requiring precise control all the way around the outline. Lit from inside, the pumpkin glows entirely through the mapped shape. Work clockwise around the perimeter without lifting your tool from the cut line, since re-entering the groove at a sharp angle like the Gulf Coast bays is the most common place where the wall cracks.
USA Text Pumpkin Stencil
Bold block letters spelling "USA" are carved as open pierce-throughs in this easy pumpkin stencil, with a five-pointed star replacing the crossbar of the letter A. The rounded, wide letters are generously sized and leave thick orange walls between them. On the lit pumpkin the three letters glow brightly and the star cutout inside the A shines as a distinct shape. Score the star outline inside the A before cutting the surrounding letter body, since the star's tight inner points are easiest to navigate when the pumpkin wall around them is still rigid.
Utah Heart Lettering
A two-row hometown tribute: a serif I beside a full heart on top, with big U and T letters below, every shape cut through to glow warmly at night. The letterforms are thick and simple, so this carves quickly. The U's inner curve is the only tight turn; saw it in two passes meeting at the bottom of the arc so the inside edge stays smooth.
Utah State Shape
Utah's blocky outline, with its signature notch taken out of the upper right corner, is removed as a single large opening. The whole state interior is cut through so it glows like a lantern window, while the surrounding rind frames the shape. With only straight lines and square corners, this easy design carves fast; mark the edges with a ruler before you cut for extra crisp results.
Vermont Heart Lettering
Classic hometown pride: a bold letter I beside a chunky heart on the top row, with big block letters V and T beneath, spelling out love for Vermont. All four elements are cut fully through in thick, forgiving strokes, which keeps this an easy carve despite being lettering. Cut each character from the inside of its outline and leave generous rind between the rows, since block letters stay readable even if your lines wobble a little.
Vermont Pumpkin Stencil
Vermont's narrow, elongated state outline is pierced as a single open shape on this easy pumpkin stencil, showing the slightly irregular wavy eastern border, the smoother western edge along Lake Champlain, and the small northern bump where the Northeast Kingdom juts upward. Lit, it glows as a tall vertical window of light. Because Vermont's outline runs close to the top of a typical pumpkin curve, tape the stencil with the northern bump positioned at least an inch below the stem base to leave enough wall thickness.
Vermont State Shape
The tall, tapering outline of Vermont carved as a single bold cutout, wider across the Canadian border and narrowing down toward Massachusetts. The entire state shape is pierced through in one piece, so the map glows as a clean silhouette against untouched pumpkin skin. Because it is one large opening at medium difficulty, take the perimeter slowly and pay attention to the small notches along the eastern river border so the shape stays recognizable.
Virginia State Shape
The unmistakable outline of Virginia, from the jagged Appalachian border down to the Eastern Shore, carved as one large glowing silhouette. The entire state shape is cut through in a single piece while the surrounding pumpkin stays intact as the frame. The long narrow southern edge is the medium-level challenge here, so saw gently along that strip and push the piece out from inside.
West Virginia Heart Lettering
Bold serif letters spell out I, a big solid heart, then W and V stacked below, the classic hometown-pride message carved in light. Each letter and the heart are cut fully through, glowing like marquee type against the dark pumpkin. Serif letters have thin corner strokes, so cut the serifs first with the knife tip before opening the thick strokes, and keep the wall between W and V at least a half inch wide.
West Virginia State Shape
West Virginia's wild, unmistakable outline, with both reaching panhandles, is cut clear through as a single silhouette so the whole state glows. All of the interior comes out and the surrounding shell is left alone. The narrow eastern panhandle is the delicate spot: carve it first with slow shallow passes while the surrounding wall still gives you the most support.
Wisconsin Heart Lettering
Wisconsin love, spelled out big: a tall letter I and a plump heart across the top row with wide W and I letters underneath. All the letterforms and the heart are cut clean through in a chunky serif style, so the message beams from the porch after sunset. As an easy carve, the only tricky spot is the W's inner points; nick each notch with the blade tip before making the long cuts.