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10 Fun Pumpkin Carving Ideas

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Nothing says Halloween like carving a pumpkin into something scary, silly or out of this world. Here are 10 fun pumpkin carving ideas that trick-or-treaters will enjoy on Halloween night.

Creepy Pumpkin

Want a twist on the traditional creepy jack-o-lantern? There are many creepy pumpkin carvings out there but this Halloween try using a carving tool kit to create a pumpkin with sinister eyes and a matching grin.

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Funny Pumpkin

Big triangle eyes and a silly grin won't scare any young trick-or-treaters away this year. Add a funny hat or stack pumpkins on top of each other to make Halloween visitors laugh.

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Emoji Pumpkin

New emojis are added to cell phone networks every year. This is great for texting but also for new pumpkin carving ideas every year. This Halloween, carve each pumpkin with a different emoji. Maybe one for each member of the family?

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Home Address Pumpkin

Want a twist on the traditional carved jack-o-lantern? Try carving your address into your next Halloween pumpkin. Use number stencils when carving or glue numbers to a pumpkin for a more sophisticated look.

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Owl City Pumpkin

Pick up three or four different sized pumpkins and carve an owl on each pumpkin. One owl can be curious, one silly and one angry. Attach painted nuts for the ears and feet.

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Friendly Vampire Pumpkin

An adorable Dracula? Yes, it's possible. An exaggerated big mouth and small fangs will give even the youngest trick-or-treaters a good laugh.

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Pumpkin Punch Bowl

Here's a treat for parents and kids this Halloween. Carve out the insides of a pumpkin, and fill it with your favorite apple cider. Throw in a spoon and serve with floating apple slices.

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Haunted House Pumpkin

Want to show off your pumpkin carving skills? Try carving a haunted house onto your pumpkin. Find the biggest pumpkin in the patch and sketch out your design on a piece of paper before carving.

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Scary Pumpkin

Looking for easy scary pumpkin faces this Halloween? It's not as hard as it looks. Long sharp teeth and squinting eyes are all you need for a frightful pumpkin this year.

Zombie Pumpkin

A zombie pumpkin is scary, but a zombie dog will turn heads. Bust out the stencils and a sharp knife for precision, and carve an unforgettable zombie dog onto your jack-o-lantern.

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