12 Free Printable Pumpkin Stencils for a Happy Halloween
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Halloween is such a special time of year. There are so many activities you can do with friends and family, whether it’s planning a trip to catch beautiful fall foliage, checking out a harvest festival, or having a cozy low-key movie night at home. One of our favorite fall pastimes? Carving pumpkins! There’s something so nostalgic about heading to the patch, picking out your gourd, and then designing a jack-o’-lantern masterpiece. If you agree, then you’ll definitely want to check out our free printable pumpkin stencils.
These easy pumpkin carving stencils cover all your basic Halloween characters: there’s bats, cute cats, ghosts, classic jack-o’-lantern faces, plus a few unexpected extras like dragons and dogs. (You know how much we love our pets around here!) You’re sure to find a pumpkin stencil that speaks to you, so download and print our PDFs and get to crafting your new favorite Halloween decoration. And if you need help getting started, don’t miss our pumpkin carving guide.
Note: As with any pumpkin carving activity, parents should be present to supervise.
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Easy Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
You can’t go wrong with this option! It’s a simple, easy Halloween stencil that never goes out of style.
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Cat Pumpkin Stencil
Black cats and Halloween are a purr-fect match. Give this furry friend the spotlight it deserves on your front porch.
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Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
While a tidge spookier than Casper, this ghost stencil still feels friendly enough for children and adults.
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Owl Pumpkin Stencil
Isn’t this owl a “hoot”!? Kids may need some help navigating the smaller details, but it’d make a sweet addition to your outdoor Halloween decor.
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Smiling Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
This strikes a nice balance when it comes to the fear factor, and it’s still easy enough for beginners to master.
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Dog Pumpkin Stencil
If you’re a big dog person, this four-legged BFF is a no-brainer. Don’t forget to give it a name when you’re finished.
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Bat Pumpkin Stencil
Attack of the (friendly) bats! This is a classic pumpkin stencil that’s appropriate for kids and adults, no matter their carving level.
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Witch Hat Pumpkin Stencil
It’s all a bunch of hocus pocus! You can’t go wrong with a witch-inspired pumpkin on Halloween.
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Potions Pumpkin Stencil
Double, double, toil and trouble… these are so fun, you may want double! Is that how the saying goes?
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Skull Pumpkin Stencil
Those looking for a simpler stencil may want to try their hands at this skull. It doesn’t have any ultra-tricky details and still makes a spooky statement.
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Dragon Pumpkin Stencil
Those expert-level pumpkin carvers will enjoy tackling this fearsome dragon. It may take you awhile, but it’ll be worth it when everyone’s complimenting it on Halloween.
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Scary Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
If you prefer your house be more scary than cutesy, look no further than this creepy jack-o’-lantern. It’ll be an eerie way to greet trick-or-treaters.
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Print All of Our Free Pumpkin Stencils!
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