Pumpkin season is here once more and this means it’s time to start having fun. Carving pumpkins is an activity everyone can enjoy, regardless of their age. Kids and adults alike can use their creativity and come up with pumpkin carving designs that will bring cheer and happiness into your life and that of your loved ones. These lovely projects would also make wonderful gifts.
Best Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas for This Halloween
1. Pumpkin Ice Bucket
You can learn how to carve a pumpkin gradually. Start with something simple like this pumpkin ice bucket. The project goes like this: first you find a beautiful pumpkin big enough to accommodate a bottle of wine or champagne. Then you get a knife and carve out a portion on one side. Scoop out the insides and put ice in.{found on everydaydishes}.
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2. Carve and Dye Mini Pumpkins
Once you’re confident enough with your pumpkin carving skills, you can try something a bit more complex such as the cute and colorful pumpkins featured on Cfabbridesign. To make them you need white mini pumpkins, food coloring, bowls, and a knife.
3. Make a Pumpkin Alarm Clock
Wake up in the morning with a smile on your face. A pumpkin alarm clock would sure make things more fun and enjoyable. The project is quite easy. You just need the right pumpkin carving tools and you can find the whole list plus instructions on Built by kids blog.
4. Slice Up a Scary Mummy Pumpkin
For decorative projects, there are tons of cool and interesting ideas you can use. For example, on Womansday you can find a quite lovely pumpkin that looks like a mummy. It definitely has a scary side as well but the most interesting part is the fact that the pumpkin was sliced and this gave it its signature look.
5. Keep It Simple With a Pattern
Using the right pumpkin carving tools is definitely important if you want to get the design right. On Remodelanolacasa you can find out how you can use the Sonicrafter F30 to carve out a feather pattern on your pumpkin. I have to say that the design is quite abstract but the lines are really clean and beautiful.
6. Use Pumpkin Stencils
Stencils can often make a lot of things a lot easier. For example, this can also be applied when carving a pumpkin. You can find all sorts of printable stencils which you can use in this way. A nice example is offered on Everydaydishes.
7. Create Party Pumpkins
Jack-o-lanterns don’t have to be scary if you don’t want them to be. You can carve out some happy faces and make them all cute and lovely. Unsure how that would turn out? Have a look at the cheerful designs featured on BHG.
8. Carve Your Pumpkin Using a Drill
Looking for easy pumpkin carving ideas that don’t require a lot of skill or a lot of time? An interesting suggestion we found on Everydaydishes was to use a drill. This way you can create a lot of chic designs and the process is easier than actually carving the pumpkin.
9. Design Easy Vampire Pumpkin Candle Holders
Those of you who want to add a scary touch to the carved pumpkins this year should have a look at the project featured on Freutcake. The vampire pumpkin candles are cute and scary at the same time and this contrast suits them really well.
10. Engrave Your Pumpkin
A design that allows you to add a bit of spark and style to a pumpkin involves using an engraving cutter, grinding stone, and a bunch of glitter. The idea was featured on Handmadeintheheartland and can be customized in a lot of different and interesting ways.
11. Draw On Your Pumpkin
Some projects are really easy while others require a bit more skill and creativity. An example of a project you can make with your kids, for example, can be found on Craftinomicon. The mini jack-o-lanterns are easy to make and you can let the kids draw the eyes, nose, and other details.
12. Cut Odd Shapes on Your Pumpkin
By cutting oddly-shaped slits into the surface of a pumpkin you can make it look like a mummy. We found this idea on BHG and we find it very interesting and definitely worth a try. If the pumpkin also has a greenish gray color it will look even better.
13. Make a Pumpkin With a Message
There are a lot of funny pumpkin carving ideas you can try. For example, great your guests with a funny message. The project is quite simple. The tricky part is making the cuts right. Also, finding the right message to display can prove to be challenging.
14. Try Themed Pumpkins
The inspiration for such a project can come from a lot of places. If you want to make something fun for the kids, take a look at the idea proposed on Makezine. These Ernie and Bert pumpkins will definitely be memorable for everyone who sees them.
15. Decorate Your Pumpkin With Objects
Give your pumpkin a funny face using things you already have such as an old pair of glasses and a carrot. The carrot can be the nose and the glasses will give it more character. You can also experiment will all sorts of other things and looks.
16. Go For Something Simple but Elegant
On the other hand, if you prefer something a bit more elegant, forget about all the funny faces and funky stencils and create your own unique pattern and design. Check out Invisibly for a little bit of inspiration.
17. Carve a Hat For Your Pumpkin
Of all the ways in which you can personalize a pumpkin, the designs featured on Ladyfaceblog are among the cutest. They suit the pumpkins really well and they offer a new perspective on the whole pumpkin carving process.
18. Give Your Pumpkin Monster Eyes
Even though the pumpkins featured on Marthasteward are supposed to look like monsters, they’re really cute and lovely. The googly eyes are a really nice and interesting touch. This project proves anything can look cute if you try hard enough.
19. Create Anatomy Pumpkins
Symbolism is important, especially on holidays such as Halloween. And since pumpkins are a must-have during that period, it’s always good to be prepared. Check out Brit for a few quirky and scary ideas on how to decorate the pumpkins this year with an anatomy-inspired theme.
20. Pumpkin Carving With Visual Effects
The visual effects created by the carved out designs on the pumpkin when creating a jack-o-lantern is the most important detail and the design we found on Instructables really knows how to emphasize this.
21. Drill Holes and Keep Your Pumpkin Abstract
Similarly, Thegardenglove shows you how you can use a drill to create abstract patterns on a pumpkin and how to combine several of them for a big visual impact. You can use this idea for your garden or entrance area.
22. Use Marshmallows to Give Your Pumpkin Teeth
A pumpkin with a sweet tooth can’t possibly look scary or creepy. Take that description literary and check out Craftymoods for instructions on how to incorporate delicious marshmallows in your project.
23. Design a Scene With Two or More Pumpkins
You can create interesting scenes using two or more pumpkins. They can interact in all sorts of funny, cute, romantic, or funky ways like the two featured on Womansday. Use those designs as inspiration or come up with your own unique idea.
24. Craft Braces For Your Pumpkin
To make a pumpkin look memorable, you have to make it stand out. For example, give it a funky haircut or braces on the teeth. Behance shows you how such a fun pumpkin craft design would look like. It definitely has a fun side and would look perfect sitting on top of a receptionist’s desk at an orthodontist’s office.
25. Consider Special Effects For Your Pumpkin
Idealhomegarden suggests using dry ice to make your scary carved pumpkin look even scarier. The idea is quite amazing. Use it as a starting point for projects that make your yard stand out this Halloween.
26. Carve Flowers in Your Pumpkin
In case you’re having trouble finding the right tool for pumpkin carving, Howaboutorange offers a bunch of suggestions related to this concept. The carving kit described here includes tools that allow you to create pretty much any kind of design you want.
27. Monogram Your Pumpkin
Monogrammed pumpkins are simple enough to be very versatile but also quirky enough to stand out in a lot of different settings. They’re also a lovely way of personalizing your home, garden, and yard without necessarily going out of your way to being unique.
28. Ensure You Have the Right Tools
Pumpkin carving can turn into a hobby if you’re really passionate about it. But for that, you need the right tools. Check out Thebluebrick for a few suggestions that can give your pumpkin an elegant and charming look. You’ll also find tips on how to perfect your carving technique.
29. Use a Hot Knife
An interesting idea suggests using a hot knife to carve a pumpkin. The result will be a design that features clean lines and which doesn’t require a lot of time or effort. Use this technique to create any type of design or pattern you want. {found on inmyownstyle}.
30. Don’t Carve Your Pumpkin All The Way Through
You don’t need to carve the pumpkin all the way through. It’s enough to expose a little bit of its fleshy surface and to create a pattern. Then, when you put the candle in and light it up, it will look really great. Experiment with different ideas and be creative. {found on witandwhistle}
31. Utilize Cookie Cutters as a Guide
Did you know you can use cookie cutters to create a one-of-a-kind carved pumpkin? We found about this on modernparentsmessykids. The idea is interesting because it leaves plenty of room for creativity. Also, you can let the kids help with this as well.
32. Go For a Peek a Boo Pumpkin
Pumpkin carving can take up a significant amount of your time, even if you are using a cookie cutter or stencil. When you want to save a few hours, but still want a cute pumpkin, you should consider making this peek a boo pumpkin featured on Princess Pinky Girl. Not only does it not require too many materials, but besides carving the top off, there is very little carving required to make this totally awesome pumpkin!
33. Paint Your Pumpkin
Don’t want the hassle or mess of having to clean out a pumpkin so you can carve it? Then this no-carve pumpkin project from The Spruce is the one for you. Instead of investing in a bunch of knives for cutting your pumpkin, grab some paints instead. You can use the paints to dip your pumpkins into different colors, or just paint a simple funny face on the surface.
34. Make a Mice Infested Pumpkin
Maybe you liked the idea of putting a simple pattern on your pumpkin this season but thought that it wouldn’t look very cool. Well, this next project from Martha Stewart is both an easy pumpkin carving idea as well as being super cute! Use a carving knife to cut holes of different sizes in your pumpkin, then head to the store and pick up some cute plastic mice, and voila! The cutest pumpkin on the block is on your porch!
35. Create a Franken Pumpkin
Finding pumpkin carving ideas that are easy but also quick to conquer can be difficult. So when you have a pumpkin carving contest that you just have to enter (but a limited amount of time to design) go for creating this Franken pumpkin from DIY Network. This pumpkin looks unique enough to win a prize, while also being an easy pumpkin carving design to conquer with a few hours’ time.
36. Batman Pumpkin
Do you (or your kids) love Batman? Well, a Batman themed carved pumpkin is actually not as difficult as you would think to make. You can easily print off a picture from the internet and tape it to your pumpkin to trace like a stencil. If you need some inspiration, you can look at these ideas found on Bat Blog. And don’t feel like you have to stop at Batman because you can use this idea for almost any superhero logo you desire!
37. Pumpkin Hamburger
This next pumpkin design from Princess Pinky Girl is super cute and easy to carve, but unfortunately, it will have to be for an indoor party rather than a decoration for your front porch. This is because you’re going to make your pumpkin look like a giant hamburger! All you have to do is get the proper hamburger supplies, cut your pumpkin in half, and glue the pumpkin seeds to the top! Pretty cool, huh?
38. Cookie Monster Pumpkin
For those who decided to make the Bert and Ernie Sesame Street pumpkins described above, you might notice that they seem a little lonely. If this is the case, then it may be time to bring their pal, Cookie Monster, to life in pumpkin form! And the best part is, you can also use this pumpkin as cookie décor at your next party! Find out how to make this easy pumpkin carving idea at Shared.
39. Trick or Treat Pumpkins
Not going to be in town this Halloween season? This may leave you wondering how you will get treats (or even tricks!) to all those kiddos! That’s where this next easy pumpkin carving idea from Unique Ideas comes in. All you have to do is carve the word “trick” or “treat” on your pumpkin then make a hole to place the treats (or the tricks!) into, and you are all set!
40. Carve a Pumpkin Within a Pumpkin
When you are looking to upgrade your pumpkin without having to spend hours practicing on your carving skills, consider placing a smaller pumpkin inside the mouth of your pumpkin. This is a cute and creepy idea that can really take your pumpkin to the next level without having to require hours of carving practice to get there! Find out how you can make this project a reality on DIY Network.
See some pumpkin carving ideas you can’t wait to get started on? Then don’t! Pumpkin season is already here, and carving one now means you’ll have time to carve another one later! No matter which easy pumpkin carving idea you decide to pursue, none of these ideas will take longer than an afternoon to complete. So grab that pumpkin carving knife and get to make a wonderful collection of pumpkins for your front porch!
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