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Kawaii Pizza Slice Pumpkin Stencil
A kawaii pizza slice takes center stage in this pumpkin stencil: the triangular slice has a curved crust bar across the top, a cute face with crescent-shaped eyes and a small smile, circular pepperoni cutouts, and two thin diagonal lines suggesting arms. All the face features, pepperoni circles, and the space surrounding the slice are pierced through, while the slice outline and crust shape remain solid. Cut the tiny crescent eyes and smile first before the circular pepperoni holes, which are easier to control while the surrounding skin is still intact.
Kentucky State Shape Pumpkin Stencil
Kentucky's silhouette on this pumpkin stencil is immediately recognizable: a wide horizontal shape with a jagged, highly irregular northern border formed by the Ohio and Big Sandy River lines, a relatively smooth southern edge, and a narrow western tail that extends down and to the left. The northern border has the most intricate linework of any state stencil in this series; work those small notches with a narrow pointed blade, making short plunge cuts at each concave corner rather than trying to sweep around them.
Kiss Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The love heart kiss emoji fills the design: a round yellow face in profile with one visible winking eye, rosy cheek, puckered kissing lips, and a heart shape floating beside the mouth. The face is set against a large circular pierced background, with the facial features rendered as solid orange islands within the opening. The tiny oval winking-eye island and the small heart shape are the parts most likely to fall out during carving; cut the large circular outer ring last so the wall holds those islands in place until they are secured by their surrounding bridges.
Kitten Pumpkin Stencil
A chubby kitten head in silhouette is the subject of this easy cat pumpkin stencil, showing one ear, a round face, and a small curled tail peeking below, with four delicate whisker lines extending from either side. The main body is cut away as one large opening; the whisker lines are narrow positive strips of pumpkin skin that must not be cut. When carving, leave the whisker lines until you have removed the large body void on each side, then carefully define their outer edges with a single shallow scoring pass.
Ladybug Pumpkin Stencil
A plump ladybug viewed from above fills this cheerful pumpkin stencil, its round spotted body divided by a center-line ridge and ringed by a curved outline, while a decorative curling head with antennae sits at upper right. The circular spots are the cut-through elements that blaze as glowing dots; the outer body outline and dividing ridge stay solid. To keep the smaller spots from cracking inward, cut the largest center spot first, then work outward to the progressively smaller ones.
Landing Crow Pumpkin Stencil
A crow lands with wings spread wide in this pumpkin stencil, its whole body carved as a single flowing silhouette: broad fanned primary feathers stretch across the top, the compact body curves in the center, and sharp talons reach downward at the bottom. The entire bird shape is one large open cutout, so the glow forms a clean winged-bird shadow on the pumpkin's orange skin at the edges. The outermost wing-tip feathers taper to fine points, so trace and cut those tips before sawing into the larger body to prevent cracking the thin ends.
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.
LOVE Pumpkin Stencil
Four tall serif capitals spell out "LOVE" in a single row, each letter sized to span the full height of the pumpkin face, with the word cut completely through so it glows solid when lit. The letterforms use clean, wide strokes with minimal internal bridges, making this one of the most legible word-carving pumpkin stencils in the set. Because the "O" and the interior counter of the "V" require small floating pumpkin islands, remove those internal pieces before fully clearing the surrounding letter to avoid them dropping out unexpectedly.
MAGA Pumpkin Stencil
The acronym "MAGA" is set in wide, bold stencil letters on the upper portion, with a row of five evenly spaced five-pointed stars running beneath it. All letters and stars are fully pierced through, so the finished jack-o-lantern glows the text and stars against the night. The star points are the sharpest cuts in this design; carve each star from its center outward to each tip rather than tracing the outer perimeter, which helps keep the thin points from tearing.
Maine Pumpkin Stencil
Maine's distinctive outline dominates this pumpkin stencil: a roughly triangular mainland mass with a jagged lower-right coastline and a small angular peninsula on the right side. The entire state silhouette is pierced through as a single open cutout, letting candle glow trace every notch of the rocky shoreline. Maine's coastal edge has several tight concave corners, so work those inward points with a narrow craft blade and cut the large flat interior sections last to keep the pumpkin wall stable.
Maple Leaf Pumpkin Stencil
A single large maple leaf fills most of the stencil, tilted slightly to the right with its stem curving down and left. The leaf has seven pointed lobes with gently serrated edges and a central vein ridge left solid, creating a two-section open cut on each side of the midrib. Lit from inside, the two halves of the leaf glow symmetrically while the narrow central vein remains as an unlit orange line. Keeping that vein bridge intact is the key structural challenge: cut the left lobe section completely before moving to the right so you're never cutting beside an already-open neighbor.
Maryland Pumpkin Stencil
Maryland's instantly recognizable outline appears as a single cut-through silhouette on this pumpkin stencil, showing the state's wide rectangular body, the deeply indented Chesapeake Bay notch along the right side, the narrow Eastern Shore peninsula, and the small western panhandle extending to the left. Because the Bay notch splits the right edge into two separate lobes, the wall between them is slender. Cut the inner Bay-notch corners first using a pointed blade so that delicate section doesn't flex and tear while you remove the larger open areas.
Massachusetts Pumpkin Stencil
Massachusetts appears as a wide, roughly rectangular landmass in this pumpkin stencil, tapering toward a notched right edge that represents Cape Cod's elbow and the smaller hook of the outer cape on the lower right. The entire state outline is carved as one open silhouette, so the jagged southeastern coastline and the separated cape hook both need steady hands. Cut the narrow cape-tip shape separately before removing the large mainland body, keeping that small piece in place with a pin until both cuts are complete.
Mean Skull Pumpkin Stencil
Two large angled triangular eyes slash across the upper face of this jack-o-lantern stencil, pointing sharply inward to give the skull an aggressive, furrowed scowl. Below, two narrow rectangular fang-tips drop from the center, and a wide jagged mouth with three upward-pointing teeth stretches across the bottom. All six shapes are cut through individually, leaving solid orange between them to hold the face together. The small central fang-tips are easy to snap, so cut each one from the outer corner inward and avoid side pressure on the blade.
Michigan Pumpkin Stencil
Michigan's Lower Peninsula occupies most of this pumpkin stencil, its mitten-like silhouette instantly recognizable with the distinctive thumb peninsula on the upper right. A small notch at the top indicates where the Upper Peninsula begins, adding geographic accuracy to the outline. The entire shape is carved as a single open cutout, letting candle glow illuminate the full state contour. The thumb peninsula's base is a narrow waist of pumpkin wall, so cut the outer edge of the thumb with a slow controlled stroke before removing the larger lower-peninsula body.
Minnesota Pumpkin Stencil
Minnesota's outline appears in this pumpkin stencil as a broad near-rectangular shape with a small protrusion extending to the upper left for the Northwest Angle and a gentle scalloped northern border that traces the lake-country edge. The entire state silhouette is carved as one open cutout, and the smooth southern and western borders contrast with the more irregular northern and eastern edges. The Northwest Angle nub is a small isolated tip connected by a narrow strip, so cut that corner carefully before removing the main body to prevent it from tearing loose.
Missouri Pumpkin Stencil
Missouri's broad, roughly rectangular shape fills this pumpkin stencil with a satisfying silhouette. The northern edge is nearly flat, the eastern side curves gently, and the lower-right corner sports the distinctive Missouri Bootheel notch with its stepped extensions reaching down and right. Carved through as a single open shape, the state glows cleanly on a lit jack-o-lantern. Carve the squared main body first, then finish the small Bootheel extensions carefully to avoid snapping those narrow protrusions.
Montana Pumpkin Stencil
Montana's wide, nearly rectangular silhouette makes this an approachable pumpkin stencil for beginners. The top and right edges are almost straight, while the left side carries the state's characteristic jagged, glacier-cut western border that dips in irregular steps down toward the southwestern corner. A small panhandle-like indent near the bottom center adds the final identifying detail. Carving the whole shape as a single open cut lets the jack-o-lantern glow brightly; trace the western zigzag border slowly with a detail blade to keep those steps sharp.
Moon and Stars Pumpkin Stencil
A slim crescent moon curves on the left side of this space pumpkin stencil while seven five-pointed stars of varying sizes are scattered across the open field to its right, all shapes cut through as separate glowing elements. The smallest stars are only an inch or so across and sit as isolated islands on the pumpkin face; carve those tiny stars first with a craft knife tip or small saw while the wall is at full stiffness, then remove the larger crescent and remaining stars in order from smallest to largest.
Mushroom Pumpkin Stencil
A single large mushroom silhouette fills this pumpkin stencil, its broad rounded cap dripping with three short gill-like projections and a slender curved stem below. The entire shape is carved out as one open negative space, so candlelight pours through the whole silhouette at once. Because the stem is narrow where it meets the cap, score that junction lightly with a detail knife before cutting through fully to keep the bridge from cracking under pressure.
Nebraska Pumpkin Stencil
Nebraska's broad, low-slung silhouette is the subject of this beginner pumpkin stencil. Three sides of the state are almost perfectly straight, creating a near-rectangle, while the northeastern corner carries a small notched step-down where the Missouri River forms the border. Carved as a single open cutout, the state glows clearly and distinctly when lit. The step in the upper-right corner is the only detail that requires care: cut directly into the corner rather than rounding it so the state outline stays accurate.
Nevada Pumpkin Stencil
Nevada's distinctive silhouette gives this beginner pumpkin stencil its character: a wide flat top, a long diagonal slash running from the upper-right corner down to the lower-left, and a small rectangular notch cut into the southern tip where the Colorado River forms the state line. The whole shape is carved as one open cutout so the jack-o-lantern's candle light illuminates the full state outline. The diagonal left edge is the identifying feature; carve it as a single long confident stroke rather than short segments so the line stays true.
New Hampshire Pumpkin Stencil
New Hampshire's tall, narrow silhouette makes this an immediately recognizable state pumpkin stencil. A thin pointed protrusion at the top-left traces the Connecticut River notch, the left edge steps inward in several gentle curves, and the bottom has a shallow notch separating the main body from the small southeastern coastal corner. Carved as a single open shape, the state glows as a tall vertical cutout. The narrow protrusion at the top-left is the most fragile part: carve inward from either side of that tip last to avoid snapping it off early.
New Jersey Pumpkin Stencil
New Jersey's compact, boot-shaped silhouette fills this beginner state pumpkin stencil. The northern top edge is nearly square, then the shape narrows at the waist before widening again into the rounded southern shore, and the eastern coast carries a subtle wavy line tracing the Atlantic. Carved as a single open piece, the state shape glows as one connected window in the jack-o-lantern. The narrow waist in the middle is the weakest structural point during carving: cut the upper and lower sections first and leave the waist area for last.
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.
Ninja Warrior Pumpkin Stencil
A stocky ninja warrior in a fighting stance holds a broad katana raised overhead in this easy pumpkin stencil. The figure is nearly a solid silhouette pierce-through, with just a few interior slots carved at the belt sash and the chest opening to add definition. The diagonal sword blade extends well above the head, making it the widest point of the design. Transfer the sword line with care and cut it in a single continuous stroke so the blade stays perfectly straight when lit.
North Dakota Pumpkin Stencil
North Dakota's silhouette appears as a wide, nearly rectangular shape with a gentle wave along its northern border and a stepped notch at the lower right, making it one of the simpler state outlines to carve as a pumpkin stencil. The entire interior is cut away as a single open shape, so the lit jack-o-lantern shows the unmistakable broad flatness of the Peace Garden State glowing from inside. Score along the straight southern edge first with a ruler-guided blade to keep the base line crisp before cutting the wavy northern border freehand.
Ohio Pumpkin Stencil
Ohio's state outline fills this easy pumpkin stencil as a roughly tear-drop-shaped silhouette with a distinctive jutting peninsula on the upper right where the panhandle meets Lake Erie, curved western and southern borders, and a slightly ragged bottom edge tracing the Ohio River. The whole interior is pierced as a single open shape so the recognizable Buckeye State glows cleanly from inside the jack-o-lantern. Take extra care cutting the small jutting peninsula tip in the upper right, keeping your blade angled slightly inward to avoid nicking the point.
OK Hand Emoji Pumpkin Stencil
The OK hand gesture fills this pumpkin stencil: the thumb and forefinger curve together to form a circle at center, while the middle and ring fingers extend upward as two solid tapered strips of pumpkin skin. The surrounding negative space and the interior of the OK ring are cut away, so the lit jack-o-lantern shows bold finger shapes and a glowing circle against the interior light. The narrow channel between the two upright fingers is the tightest cut, so make that pass in a single stroke without stopping mid-way.
One Tooth Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
This jack-o-lantern face pumpkin stencil keeps it deliberately minimal: two teardrop eye shapes each with a crescent notch cut from the bottom to suggest a raised brow, a small triangular nose, and a wide grinning mouth with one single center tooth left intact at the top lip. All four openings are pierced so they glow together, and the lone tooth bridging the smile is the only delicate detail in the whole design. Cut the single tooth gap on either side of that center tooth in two careful inward strokes, meeting cleanly at the base so it does not detach.
Oregon Pumpkin Stencil
Oregon's outline appears as a chunky roughly rectangular shape with a short notch in the upper-left corner where the Columbia River forms the Washington border, a gently curved coastal edge on the left, and a mostly straight southern border in this easy state pumpkin stencil. The entire interior is cut away as a single open shape so the Beaver State silhouette glows from within. The short upward notch at the upper-left corner is the most distinctive detail, so cut that notch carefully before tracing the longer straight edges so you do not accidentally round it off.
Paw Print and Bone Pumpkin Stencil
A dog paw print stacked above a classic dog bone forms this two-element dog pumpkin stencil, with the paw showing one main pad and four oval toe pads, and the horizontal bone below featuring two knobbed ends and a straight shaft. Both shapes are carved as separate open silhouettes that glow on the finished jack-o-lantern, the paw sitting centered above the bone with a clear gap of skin between them. Cut the paw toe pads and main pad first, then carve the bone, so any flexing of the pumpkin wall during the lower cut does not disturb the already-removed paw above.
Paw Print Pumpkin Stencil
A large paw print with one big central pad and four oval toe pads fills the face of this pumpkin stencil, each pad carved as a separate pierced cutout surrounded by solid orange wall. Lit from inside, the glowing ovals float against the dark background and read instantly as a cat or dog track. Cut the four smaller toe pads first while the central pad wall is still fully intact to keep the surrounding skin from flexing and cracking during the trickier large cut.
Peace Sign Hand Pumpkin Stencil
A hand making the two-finger peace or victory sign fills this easy emoji pumpkin stencil: two extended fingers spread in a V at the top, a curled fist below them, a small rounded thumb stub at the left, and a rectangular cuff at the wrist base. The spaces around and between the fingers are cut away so the glowing pumpkin shows the hand shape in solid orange with open surrounds. The narrow V-gap between the two raised fingers is the tightest space, so cut that slot in one continuous downward stroke before widening the surrounding areas.
Peace Sign Pumpkin Stencil
A large peace sign fills the pumpkin face in this easy pumpkin stencil: a bold outer ring interrupted by four gaps, a vertical center bar, and two diagonal lower bars all pierced through, with the spaces between them staying solid. When lit, the candlelight glows through the ring segments and the three bar slots, mapping the familiar peace symbol in orange light. Because the ring has four gaps that nearly isolate four arc sections, cut the two lower arcs last to keep them braced while the upper cuts are made.
Pennsylvania Pumpkin Stencil
The outline of Pennsylvania fills this pumpkin stencil as a single large cut-out: the roughly rectangular shape with its notched southwestern corner and jagged northern border traces the Keystone State's recognizable silhouette. Because the entire interior is pierced through as one piece, the jack-o-lantern glows as a bold, dark window of light. Score the long straight bottom edge first to anchor your line before navigating the irregular border.