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30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
If you're looking to go beyond the ordinary with pumpkin designs this Halloween, prepare to draw some inspiration from these amazingly creative carvings that will add extra spookiness to any front porch. These jack-o-lanterns take pumpkin designs to a whole new level!
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Pumpkin Pi
1/32Pumpkin Pi
1/32Photo Credit: Betancourt/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Here's a way to display your love of math and bad puns in one fell swoop!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasPumpkin Pi
PHOTO 1 of 32READ LESS -Here's a way to display your love of math and bad puns in one fell swoop!Photo Credit: Betancourt/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Carving Cartoons
2/32Carving Cartoons
2/32Photo Credit: Benson KuaSource: www.flickr.com
Here's a 'toon trio of carved pumpkins depicting a scary spider, Patrick the Starfish of <em>SpongeBob</em> fame and <em>Family Guy</em>'s Stewie Griffin.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasCarving Cartoons
PHOTO 2 of 32READ LESS -Here's a 'toon trio of carved pumpkins depicting a scary spider, Patrick the Starfish of <em>SpongeBob</em> fame and <em>Family Guy</em>'s Stewie Griffin.Photo Credit: Benson KuaSource: www.flickr.com
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Puking Pumpkin
3/32Puking Pumpkin
3/32Photo Credit: Insomnia Cured Here/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
It's never pretty when a pumpkin can't hold its liquor.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasPuking Pumpkin
PHOTO 3 of 32READ LESS -It's never pretty when a pumpkin can't hold its liquor.Photo Credit: Insomnia Cured Here/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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DIY Decoupage Eyeball Pumpkin
4/32DIY Decoupage Eyeball Pumpkin
4/32Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Has this DIY pumpkin caught your eye? Watch our quick video to <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/tips-diys/videos/diy-decoupage-pumpkins-1071637059741/">learn how to make a DIY decoupage pumpkin</a>, no carving required!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasDIY Decoupage Eyeball Pumpkin
PHOTO 4 of 32READ LESS -Has this DIY pumpkin caught your eye? Watch our quick video to <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/tips-diys/videos/diy-decoupage-pumpkins-1071637059741/">learn how to make a DIY decoupage pumpkin</a>, no carving required!Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Barack Opumpkin
5/32Barack Opumpkin
5/32Photo Credit: Fuzzy Gerdes/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Can we carve a pumpkin to look like former U.S. President Barack Obama? Yes We Can!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasBarack Opumpkin
PHOTO 5 of 32READ LESS -Can we carve a pumpkin to look like former U.S. President Barack Obama? Yes We Can!Photo Credit: Fuzzy Gerdes/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Scary Spider
6/32Scary Spider
6/32Photo Credit: THX0477/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Eight legs of terror!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasScary Spider
PHOTO 6 of 32READ LESS -Eight legs of terror!Photo Credit: THX0477/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Smokey the Bear
7/32Smokey the Bear
7/32Photo Credit: Drew Stemen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Only YOU can prevent pumpkin fires.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasSmokey the Bear
PHOTO 7 of 32READ LESS -Only YOU can prevent pumpkin fires.Photo Credit: Drew Stemen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Pumpkin with Bite
8/32Pumpkin with Bite
8/32Photo Credit: Damian Cugley/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
A reasonably simple carving that is nonetheless pretty scary.<br>Make your own spooky jack-o-lantern with one of our <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/printable-pumpkin-stencils-25989/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">no-fail pumpkin carving stencils.</a>Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasPumpkin with Bite
PHOTO 8 of 32READ LESS -A reasonably simple carving that is nonetheless pretty scary.<br>Make your own spooky jack-o-lantern with one of our <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/printable-pumpkin-stencils-25989/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">no-fail pumpkin carving stencils.</a>Photo Credit: Damian Cugley/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Totoro
9/32Totoro
9/32Photo Credit: Tim Regan/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Here's a pumpkin-sized treat for fans of the beloved Japanese animated fantasy <em>My Neighbor Totoro</em>.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasTotoro
PHOTO 9 of 32READ LESS -Here's a pumpkin-sized treat for fans of the beloved Japanese animated fantasy <em>My Neighbor Totoro</em>.Photo Credit: Tim Regan/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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DIY Push Pin Pumpkin
10/32DIY Push Pin Pumpkin
10/32Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Looking for a low maintenance pumpkin that won't sacrifice on style? A DIY push pin pumpkin is the way to go! Watch our video to <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/tips-diys/videos/diy-push-pin-pumpkin-1063277635618/">learn how to make this DIY push pin pumpkin</a> for your front porch.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasDIY Push Pin Pumpkin
PHOTO 10 of 32READ LESS -Looking for a low maintenance pumpkin that won't sacrifice on style? A DIY push pin pumpkin is the way to go! Watch our video to <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/tips-diys/videos/diy-push-pin-pumpkin-1063277635618/">learn how to make this DIY push pin pumpkin</a> for your front porch.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Spooky Scarecrow
11/32Spooky Scarecrow
11/32Photo Credit: Jeremy Knight/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
This carved-pumpkin scarecrow will be scaring a lot more than crows on Halloween night.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasSpooky Scarecrow
PHOTO 11 of 32READ LESS -This carved-pumpkin scarecrow will be scaring a lot more than crows on Halloween night.Photo Credit: Jeremy Knight/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Criss Cross
12/32Criss Cross
12/32Photo Credit: Andre Malone/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
A simple woven-basket motif results in a striking Jack-o-lantern.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasCriss Cross
PHOTO 12 of 32READ LESS -A simple woven-basket motif results in a striking Jack-o-lantern.Photo Credit: Andre Malone/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Steve Jobs
13/32Steve Jobs
13/32Photo Credit: Deidre Woolard/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
The man who brought us Apple carved into a pumpkin. Now <em>that's</em> how you "Think different."Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasSteve Jobs
PHOTO 13 of 32READ LESS -The man who brought us Apple carved into a pumpkin. Now <em>that's</em> how you "Think different."Photo Credit: Deidre Woolard/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Pumpkin-Man
14/32Pumpkin-Man
14/32Photo Credit: Rich Bowen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a Halloween-themed superhero carved into the side of a pumpkin!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasPumpkin-Man
PHOTO 14 of 32READ LESS -It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a Halloween-themed superhero carved into the side of a pumpkin!Photo Credit: Rich Bowen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Pac-Man
15/32Pac-Man
15/32Photo Credit: Travis Rigel Lukas Hornung/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Ghosts will be gobbled up in this pumpkin-based homage to the '80s most popular video game.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasPac-Man
PHOTO 15 of 32READ LESS -Ghosts will be gobbled up in this pumpkin-based homage to the '80s most popular video game.Photo Credit: Travis Rigel Lukas Hornung/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Creepy Cat
16/32Creepy Cat
16/32Photo Credit: Josh Larios/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
This smiling cat has some serious teeth to show off.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasCreepy Cat
PHOTO 16 of 32READ LESS -This smiling cat has some serious teeth to show off.Photo Credit: Josh Larios/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Transformer
17/32Transformer
17/32Photo Credit: Edward Klinovski/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Not only does this jack-o-lantern look like a Transformer, but in just a few weeks you can watch it transform from a pumpkin into a rotting pile of goo.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasTransformer
PHOTO 17 of 32READ LESS -Not only does this jack-o-lantern look like a Transformer, but in just a few weeks you can watch it transform from a pumpkin into a rotting pile of goo.Photo Credit: Edward Klinovski/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Darth Vader
18/32Darth Vader
18/32Photo Credit: Sandu Antnescu/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
It's always sad to see a pumpkin become seduced by the Dark Side — although you have to admit the addition of a glow-stick lightsaber is a clever touch.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasDarth Vader
PHOTO 18 of 32READ LESS -It's always sad to see a pumpkin become seduced by the Dark Side — although you have to admit the addition of a glow-stick lightsaber is a clever touch.Photo Credit: Sandu Antnescu/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Stewie Griffin
19/32Stewie Griffin
19/32Photo Credit: Spencer Wright/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
The perfect pumpkin for any super fan of <em>Family Guy</em>.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasStewie Griffin
PHOTO 19 of 32READ LESS -The perfect pumpkin for any super fan of <em>Family Guy</em>.Photo Credit: Spencer Wright/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Mr. Spock
20/32Mr. Spock
20/32Photo Credit: Allen GarvinSource: www.flickr.com
...to boldly go where no pumpkin has gone before!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasMr. Spock
PHOTO 20 of 32READ LESS -...to boldly go where no pumpkin has gone before!Photo Credit: Allen GarvinSource: www.flickr.com
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Mr. Pumpkin
21/32Mr. Pumpkin
21/32Photo Credit: Amelia Extra/Flickr Creative Commons Source: www.flickr.com
Who needs snow when you can make a snowman out of pumpkins?Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasMr. Pumpkin
PHOTO 21 of 32READ LESS -Who needs snow when you can make a snowman out of pumpkins?Photo Credit: Amelia Extra/Flickr Creative Commons Source: www.flickr.com
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Skull
22/32Skull
22/32Photo Credit: David Smith/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
This skull Jack-o-lantern would make a spooky edition to any front porch.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasSkull
PHOTO 22 of 32READ LESS -This skull Jack-o-lantern would make a spooky edition to any front porch.Photo Credit: David Smith/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Gremlin
23/32Gremlin
23/32Photo Credit: Spider Dog/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Here's what happens when you feed a pumpkin after midnight.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasGremlin
PHOTO 23 of 32READ LESS -Here's what happens when you feed a pumpkin after midnight.Photo Credit: Spider Dog/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Sackboy
24/32Sackboy
24/32Photo Credit: Picantico/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
A Halloween homage to the star of hit video game <em>Little Big Planet</em>.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasSackboy
PHOTO 24 of 32READ LESS -A Halloween homage to the star of hit video game <em>Little Big Planet</em>.Photo Credit: Picantico/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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The Count
25/32The Count
25/32Photo Credit: Elaine Ashton/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
<em>Sesame Street</em>'s counting-obsessed vampire gets his due in this Jack-o-lantern tribute.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasThe Count
PHOTO 25 of 32READ LESS -<em>Sesame Street</em>'s counting-obsessed vampire gets his due in this Jack-o-lantern tribute.Photo Credit: Elaine Ashton/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Medusa
26/32Medusa
26/32Photo Credit: Jo Naylor/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Beware staring this jack-o-lantern in the eyes or you might turn to stone.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasMedusa
PHOTO 26 of 32READ LESS -Beware staring this jack-o-lantern in the eyes or you might turn to stone.Photo Credit: Jo Naylor/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Kabuki Mask
27/32Kabuki Mask
27/32Photo Credit: Josh Larios/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Aficionados of Japanese kabuki theatre can display their allegiance via pumpkin carving.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasKabuki Mask
PHOTO 27 of 32READ LESS -Aficionados of Japanese kabuki theatre can display their allegiance via pumpkin carving.Photo Credit: Josh Larios/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Old Glory
28/32Old Glory
28/32Photo Credit: Rich Bowen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Sure, you could send a shout-out to our neighbours to the south with a patriotic pumpkin like this one, but we'd rather see you tackle a maple leaf!Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasOld Glory
PHOTO 28 of 32READ LESS -Sure, you could send a shout-out to our neighbours to the south with a patriotic pumpkin like this one, but we'd rather see you tackle a maple leaf!Photo Credit: Rich Bowen/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Brace Face
29/32Brace Face
29/32Photo Credit: Rob n Renee/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Expect to spend some serious carving time if you attempt to replicate this grinning jack-o-lantern with a need for orthodontry.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasBrace Face
PHOTO 29 of 32READ LESS -Expect to spend some serious carving time if you attempt to replicate this grinning jack-o-lantern with a need for orthodontry.Photo Credit: Rob n Renee/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Ghostly Cauldron
30/32Ghostly Cauldron
30/32Photo Credit: Amy Fricano/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
Ghosts flying out of a witch's cauldron make for the perfect pumpkin motif.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasGhostly Cauldron
PHOTO 30 of 32READ LESS -Ghosts flying out of a witch's cauldron make for the perfect pumpkin motif.Photo Credit: Amy Fricano/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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Zombie Pirate
31/32Zombie Pirate
31/32Photo Credit: Indigo Prime/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
This ghostly pirate is ready for some trick-or-treat plundering.Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasZombie Pirate
PHOTO 31 of 32READ LESS -This ghostly pirate is ready for some trick-or-treat plundering.Photo Credit: Indigo Prime/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
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The Exorcist
32/32The Exorcist
32/32Photo Credit: Brendan Riley/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
An intricate carving depicting the poster of one of Hollywood's most frightening films. Not immediately scary unless you remember Linda Blair projectile vomiting and spinning her head 360 degrees.<b>See more spooky and exciting Halloween ideas <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/halloween/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here.</a>Halloween30 Cool and Creative Pumpkin Carving IdeasThe Exorcist
PHOTO 32 of 32READ LESS -An intricate carving depicting the poster of one of Hollywood's most frightening films. Not immediately scary unless you remember Linda Blair projectile vomiting and spinning her head 360 degrees.<b>See more spooky and exciting Halloween ideas <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/halloween/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here.</a>Photo Credit: Brendan Riley/Flickr Creative CommonsSource: www.flickr.com
