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Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Tips

Explore all these free Halloween pumpkin carving patterns. A nice selection of free, printable pumpkin carving templates and stencils in a large variety of patterns to help you create your own unique Halloween jack-o-lantern.
Alien Carved Pumpkin
See a picture of a pumpkin carved to look like an alien, submitted by Ryan Inman.
Barb's Carved Pumpkins
Check out this photo of a couple of carved pumpkins, submitted by Barb Allen.
Bear Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a Bear carved pumpkin, submitted by Steve and Krissy Brainard.
Burger-Eating Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a pumpkin decorated to look like a person eating a hamburger, sent in by Jocelyn Castillo.
Clown Pumpkin
See a photo of a clown jack-o-lantern. A fun Halloween pumpkin pattern picture shared by Candace Shaw.
Debra's Portrait Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a pumpkin made by Debra which she carved to look like her son.
Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns
Here is a collection of pumpkin carving patterns you can download and use to make your own jack-o-lanterns. If you prefer, you can use them as a pattern to paint a pumpkin instead of carving one.
Grim Creeper Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a carved Grim Creeper pumpkin, submitted by Brendan Thomas.
Halloween Pumpkin Photo Gallery
Check out this collection of great decorated pumpkins and carved jack-o-lanterns.
Hamburger Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a pumpkin decorated to look like a hamburger, submitted by Sherry Balogh.
Happy Face Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a happy face carved pumpkin, submitted by George Paszkowski.
Haunted House Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a pumpkin decorated to look like a miniature haunted house, submitted by Sherry Balogh.
Kim's Free Pumpkin Patterns
Print these free pumpkin carving patterns and use them to carve or paint a pumpkin this Halloween.
Obama and Mccain Political Battle Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of pumpkins featuring Obama and Mccain locked in a political battle, submitted by Tiffany Moran.
Pig Carved Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a candle lit pig pumpkin, submitted by Victoria in IL.
Pumpkin Eater Pumpkin
Check out this photo of a pumpkin carved to look like it is eating a smaller pumpkin, submitted by Sherry Balogh
Smell my Feet Pumpkin
From your About.com guide, this is an interesting pumpkin carving idea sent in by a visitor.
America UN-Halloween Pumpkin Patterns
Three patriotic patterns including a flag design, the liberty bell, and the Lincoln memorial.
American Flag Pattern
Print out this pattern and you can make a patriotic jack-o-lantern.
Animal UN-Halloween Patterns
Five pumpkin stencils featuring a chipmunk, koala bear, panther, tiger, and zebra.
Bat Pumpkin
This bat is sure to terrify intruders with it's frightening, luminous eyes.
Call Me Mr. Mummy
This carved monster will have you wrapped with fear when his black piercing eyes stare at you.
Christian UN-Halloween Patterns
Discover five free pumpkin stencils all with a christian theme such as Noah's Ark and a flying dove.
Famous People UN-Halloween Patterns
Choose from six different people you should recognize, such as Steve Irwin and Britney Spears.
Goodnight Moon Pumpkin
Carve your pumpkin to be a portrait of the man in the moon.
Headstones
Give your guests an egraved greeting with a pair of frightful pumpkin.
Jester Jack-o'-Lantern
Any pumpkin, carved or fresh from the pumpkin patch, will look grand sitting upon this whimsical garden post.
Jeweled Pumpkin
For an elegant pumpkin that shimmers with color, display glass beads in diamond-shape windows trimmed with upholstery tacks.
Jolly Jack
Any type of jack-o'-lantern, carved or made of foam, will take on a bewitching personality when topped with this starstruck hat.
Oh No Pumpkin
A fun pumpkin carving idea!
Owl Pumpkin
Let this wise bird keep watch on your front porch.
Panther Pumpkin
Wow! Carve out this great panther on your pumpkin this year!
Peek-a-Boo Pumpkin
For Halloween or an attractive autumn centerpiece, make this birdhouse from a pumpkin.
Pumpkin Lady
A dozen free carving patterns including many non-scary designs such as a kitten, a horse, and an angel. Also great step-by-step tips and instruction.
Sky Pumpkin
Bats take flight around this pumpkin carved with a crescent moon and dancing stars.
Spiderama
No Halloween party is complete without a spider or two to spin some smiles.
Willard the Warlock Pumpkin
I LOVE THIS ONE! Black iridescent marbles give this stern green fellow a spooky gaze.

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