Pumpkin carving templates
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Heavy Brows and Stitched Smile
Sharp slanted eyes glare from under heavy brows above a narrow triangle nose and a long menacing grin lined with thin vertical teeth. The eyes, nose, and mouth are cut through, and the row of skinny tooth bridges is what earns the hard rating. Cut the mouth outline first, then remove the gaps between teeth one at a time so the fragile strips never take sideways pressure.
Helmet with Two Guard Openings
A side-view football helmet formed by two big cut-through openings: the main shell shape and a lower slot separated by the face mask bars, which remain as strips of intact rind. The glowing negative space does all the work of drawing the helmet. Cut the large shell opening first, then the smaller mask slots, supporting each thin bar with your free hand as the saw passes beside it.
Horned Demon Skull Pumpkin Stencil
A demonic horned skull with massive curved ram-like horns and a symmetrical face composed of dozens of interlocking cut fragments makes this one of the most intricate skull pumpkin stencils available. The forehead, cheeks, and jaw are all broken into shaped segments separated by thin pumpkin bridges, and the horns are densely cross-hatched with ridged cuts. Work from the center outward, cutting the tiniest interior fragments first before opening any large jaw or eye-socket voids, to avoid collapsing the many delicate bridges that hold the design together.
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 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 Indiana Pumpkin Stencil
Indiana's "I Love IN" stencil uses the standard two-row grid with block I and heart above, and the letters I and N below in chunky rounded type. The N's two diagonal strokes create a triangular interior space that is left solid rather than cut, so the letter reads as a heavy outline with a solid fill. The carved pumpkin shows the N as a bright outline shape with orange glow around its perimeter and a solid center. Cut the N's two vertical legs first, then the diagonal interior, keeping each stroke short and deliberate to follow the letter's angle accurately.
I Love Minnesota Pumpkin Stencil
Rated advanced, this Minnesota pumpkin stencil packs the "I [heart] MN" message into an oversized two-row grid. The large heart and the wide-stroked "MN" take up most of the composition, with the diagonal stroke of the "N" creating a narrow interior wedge that demands a steady hand. Cut the straight-sided "M" first, then tackle the "N" with careful plunge cuts at each corner of the diagonal to avoid tearing the thin pumpkin wall on either side of that wedge.
I Love Mississippi Pumpkin Stencil
This Mississippi pumpkin stencil displays the crowd-pleasing "I [heart] MS" grid, with a tall slab-serif "I", a large smooth heart, and the rounded-type abbreviation "MS" in the lower row. All shapes are fully cut through for a clean, glowing jack-o-lantern face. The sweeping curves of the "S" require smooth, continuous saw strokes rather than short choppy cuts, so keep your blade moving steadily all the way through each curve to avoid a jagged edge.
I Love New Hampshire Pumpkin Stencil
Rated advanced, this New Hampshire pumpkin stencil presents "I [heart] NH" in two rows with oversized block letters. The "N" and "H" are rendered in wide rounded caps: the "N" has a diagonal stroke creating a narrow wedge, while the "H" has a horizontal crossbar suspended between two uprights, leaving two open windows on either side. Tackle the "H" crossbar with plunge cuts at each end before sawing across to prevent the bridge from snapping under blade pressure.
I Love North Carolina Pumpkin Stencil
This North Carolina pumpkin stencil arranges "I [heart] NC" in the familiar two-row tourist-logo grid, with the large heart as the focal point and bold rounded letters "NC" below. The "C" is an open arc with a thick rounded terminal on each end, which makes it one of the most forgiving letter forms to carve. Keep both terminals intact by stopping your cut just before each rounded end rather than sawing straight through, letting the arc pop free cleanly.
I Love Ohio Pumpkin Stencil
Ohio's pumpkin stencil carves "I [heart] OH" in two rows, but the letter "O" in "OH" stands out: it is a full circle with a smaller circular counter inside, so the carved pumpkin shows a glowing ring rather than a solid disc. That narrow ring of pumpkin between the two concentric cuts is the most fragile feature in this design. Carve the inner circle first, then the outer circle, and handle the pumpkin as little as possible between the two cuts to avoid cracking the ring.
I Love South Carolina Pumpkin Stencil
South Carolina's pumpkin stencil features the "I [heart] SC" layout in rounded bubbly type, with the heart anchoring the top row and the large letters "SC" filling the lower half. The "S" in this design is notably wide and rounded, with two sweeping reverse curves that demand smooth, confident cuts. Run your carving blade in one uninterrupted arc down the full length of the "S" rather than pivoting midway, which keeps the edges even and prevents a notched-looking curve on the finished jack-o-lantern.
I Love Texas Pumpkin Stencil
Texas's pumpkin stencil carves the iconic "I [heart] TX" across two rows in bold rounded letterforms. The "X" is the standout shape: two diagonal strokes crossing at the center, leaving four triangular cutout wedges separated by the thin intersection point. Carve one diagonal of the "X" completely before starting the second, and use a plunge cut at the center crossing point to avoid tearing the pumpkin at the junction where the two strokes meet.
I Love Wisconsin Pumpkin Stencil
Rounded block letters arrange into the familiar "I heart WI" layout on this Wisconsin pumpkin stencil, with a tall I, a full heart, and the state abbreviation W-I each carved as separate open windows. The W is notably wide with three sharp inner valleys; carve it last so the pumpkin stays rigid while you finish the simpler shapes first. A single candle centered inside throws even light through all four forms, making the design legible from across the yard.
Imp Face Pumpkin Stencil
A front-facing imp face fills this hard pumpkin stencil with layered detail: two curved horns at the top, heavy arched brow pieces over wide flame-shaped eyes, pointed ear flares on each side, a snarling open mouth with jagged teeth, and a chin medallion with a forked tip. The design reads as mostly open negative space on the pumpkin, with the narrow brow bridges and the gaps between each tooth being the most fragile elements. Carve the teeth last and use a very sharp detail blade to keep each pointed gap clean without breaking the thin skin separating them.
It's a Boy Pumpkin Stencil
The phrase "it's a boy" is set in a bold, bubbly hand-lettered script across two lines, with a heart shape centered below the text. Every letter is cut as a solid shape: the rounded strokes of the lowercase letters, including the counter inside the "o" of "boy" and the enclosed loop of the "b," are all part of the carved-away design. Lit from within, the chunky letterforms glow against the pumpkin wall. Cut the enclosed counters of "b" and "o" before removing the main letter bodies so those small interior pieces don't become loose mid-carve.
Jellyfish with Fifteen Bubbles
A dramatic jellyfish drifts down the tall face of the pumpkin, its ribbed bell crowning a tangle of long ribbon tentacles surrounded by fifteen bubbles of varying size. Everything is shaved relief with no pierced holes, and the overlapping tentacles at different depths are what make it an expert etch. Vary your shaving depth deliberately, deepest where tentacles cross behind others, to build the layered, flowing effect.
Jolly Roger Pumpkin Stencil
A classic Jolly Roger composition fills this hard pumpkin stencil: a large tricorn pirate hat at the top with an X emblem on its band, a grinning skull face below with oval eyes and a row of small separated teeth, and two crossed cutlass swords extending diagonally from behind the skull. The swords are cut as wide open shapes that frame the face, while the skull's eye sockets and the gaps between each tooth are the smallest, most fragile details. Carve the broad sword shapes first to release the large areas of pumpkin skin, then work inward to the fine tooth gaps using a narrow pointed blade.
Jolly Roger with Cutlasses Pumpkin Stencil
A classic Jolly Roger design fills this pumpkin stencil: a grinning skull topped by a pirate hat bearing a tiny skull-and-crossbones badge sits above two crossed cutlass swords with curled hand-guards. The eye sockets, the hat badge, the small triangular nose cavity, and the gaps between the sword blades are all pierced through. Cut the miniature hat badge first since it is the most delicate isolated element, then the eye sockets and sword gaps, before finishing with the outer hat and blade silhouette.
Kansas Heart Lettering
A glowing I, a full heart, and the letters K and S stacked beneath, spelling out love for Kansas in chunky serif type. All four elements are simple cut-throughs, which keeps this one easy despite looking polished. Transfer the pattern carefully so the letters stay level, cut each letter's inside corners with the tip of the saw, and open the big heart last since it is the largest and most forgiving shape.
Kawaii Burger Pumpkin Stencil
A kawaii-style cheeseburger with a sesame-seed bun, two wavy patty layers, and a smiling face with spiral eyes fills this easy food pumpkin stencil, its stacked layers translated into a series of bold horizontal cuts separated by solid pumpkin-skin ridges. The round sesame seeds on the bun are punched as individual small circles, and the curly eyes and smile arc are cut as open shapes inside the bun half. Punch all the seed holes first with a small drill bit or apple-corer tip before cutting the long horizontal bun and patty slots, so the surrounding wall stays firm while you place those precise dots.
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.
Kitten with Long Whiskers
A sweet kitten face with pointed ear triangles, big almond eyes, a small triangle nose, extra-long whisker slits sweeping from each cheek, and a dainty curled smile beneath. All features are pierced through, and the long thin whiskers are what nudge this to medium difficulty. Cut each whisker as one smooth continuous stroke rather than sawing back and forth, and the slits will glow as fine clean lines.
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.
Layered Compass Star Relief
A layered compass-rose mandala: an eight-point star nests inside a larger star, all wrapped in a ring of carved circles and framed by a shaved border medallion. The entire design is relief work at several depths with no pierced openings, which is why it rates expert. Establish the shallowest background layer first, then step each inner layer progressively deeper so the star points read as crisp raised facets.
Leaf-Eyed Smile
A grinning jack-o'-lantern face where both eyes are replaced by seven-fingered cannabis leaves, paired with a small triangle nose and a wide smile broken up by blocky square teeth. The leaves, nose, and mouth are all cut through so candlelight pours out of every shape. The leaf points are narrow, so at medium difficulty use a fine saw and cut each finger from the tip inward to keep the serrated edges crisp.
Leaning Eyes and Square Teeth
The timeless jack-o'-lantern: two leaning triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a huge crescent grin interrupted by two blocky square teeth, one up and one down. Everything is a straightforward cut-through, which is exactly why this face has been a first-timer favorite for generations. Cut the mouth last and leave the tooth tabs generous; you can always trim a tooth thinner, but you cannot put pumpkin back.
LGBTQIA2S+ Heart Pumpkin Stencil
A large bold heart silhouette is the main shape, with the text "LGBTQIA2S+" set in thick stencil letters running horizontally across the heart's center. The heart is cut in two halves separated by the text band, which itself is cut through except for the letter bridges. Lit from inside, the whole heart glows with the text reading as solid orange stripes across the opening. Carve the upper and lower heart halves before the text strip to keep the letter bridges from tearing while the wall is still reinforced.
Lily Flower Pumpkin Stencil
A single lily blossom fills the design with five broad sweeping petals, each separated by thin white lines, and a cluster of slender stamen stalks topped with teardrop anthers at the center. The large petal areas are cut through while the stamen cluster creates a spray of small isolated islands at the heart of the flower. Carve the petals from the outermost tip of each down toward the flower center, then tackle the stamen teardrops last so the surrounding petal wall gives you a stable grip while working on those tiny pieces.
Locs Portrait Pumpkin Stencil
A close-up portrait of a man with long twisted locs, rendered in bold cut-through shapes that frame his eyes, cheekbones, and jaw in dramatic silhouette. The face is built from large negative spaces separated by solid orange bridges, so candlelight floods the features when lit. Start by cutting the forehead and cheek openings first; leave the thin vertical bridge between the nose and mouth intact until last to prevent the whole face from sagging during carving.
Long Oval Surprise Face
Two round eyes, a small triangle nose, and a tall oval mouth give this design a permanently startled expression, sized for long narrow pumpkins. Just four openings are cut through, which is why it works so well for beginners and quick porch displays. Scoop the big oval mouth in stages rather than one deep cut, and the tall shape will stay smooth from top to bottom.
Louisiana State Shape
Louisiana's famous boot shape carved as a single luminous cutout, from the squared northern border down through the ragged bayou coastline and the toe of the delta. The entire state is removed so light floods the shape, with the surrounding pumpkin left solid. Rated hard because of the frayed coastal edges; use a thin detail saw for those little inlets and cut the delicate toe section last so it stays supported.
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.
Make America Great Again Pumpkin Stencil
Four lines of bold stencil-style block text spell out MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN across this jack-o-lantern stencil, with a five-pointed star flanking the top line and another pair of stars at the bottom. Every letter and star is carved as a separate pierced shape, so the orange pumpkin wall forms bridges inside closed letterforms like A, G, and R. Before cutting, secure those interior letter islands with a small pin through the pumpkin flesh so they don't drop out mid-carve and leave shapeless holes.