Best Carve-a-Pumpkin Designs
We're on the hunt for the best pumpkins created with our free Carve-a-Pumpkin tool. Get inspired by these examples before you start your masterpiece.
By Caitlin Berens
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Boo! by lndsymr53
What we like: The moonlit background makes this scary ghost even spookier. Carve-a-Pumpkin's features make it easy to design a unique pumpkin for Halloween -- this reader even carved "Boo" into her pumpkin.
Primitive Weeping Willow by neurosurgerytec
What we like: With its drooping branches and spooky appeal, this tree is full of Halloween fright. We especially like seeing the willow's roots and leaves created by using the scraping function of the Carve-a-Pumpkin tool.
Thump Thump by liddiesa72146
What we like: The scared expression on this pumpkin is priceless. Its dodgy eyes and rickrack-esque mouth add personality to this worried gourd.
Carver by kellae2
What we like: This friendly-looking pumpkin just wants to have fun with the kids. Its wide smile and honest eyebrows won us over. Carve-a-Pumpkin's precarved features make it easy to design a unique jack-o'-lantern for Halloween.
Malfoy Manor by katielewis215
What we like: This haunted house even has smoke coming out of its chimney! We appreciate how this reader took the time to make the carving appear three-dimensional using the scraping function of the Carve-a-Pumpkin tool.
BattyBoo ;) by rabbitcreations
What we like: A lot of thought went into this jack-o'-lantern. Its eyebrows almost fly off with the rest of the bats in the background, while creative carving makes the eyes say "Boo."
Jasper the Cat by purplespiral12
What we like: This adorable carving has a cute cat with a ball of yarn. So cute, in fact, that it ranked No. 1 in our 2010 virtual Carve-a-Pumpkin contest.
Jekyll & Hyde by yldcatok
What we like: This two-faced pumpkin lives up to its name, and makes us think it's up to something. The mischievous and friendly eyebrows are our favorite part! Carve-a-Pumpkin's precarved features make it easy to design a special jack-o'-lantern for Halloween.
Cat Scratch Fever by hwendy82pixie
What we like: This cute kitten stands cautiously on some bales, while fallen leaves give this pumpkin extra fall flair.
Got you caught! by mpinkpower
What we like: This creative pumpkin gives us the chills. The spooky spider and well-carved web are frightening enough, which is why the terrified face makes us shriek!
Fall Splendor by kpinsonat
What we like: A fresh spin on the traditional, this pumpkin is simple yet elegant. The fall leaves are arranged well while the swirls add just the right amount of fun to this carving.
Joke-a-Lantern by thelaversas
What we like: This "Joke-a-Lantern's" jagged teeth caught us first, but the jester hat makes us wonder what wicked trick he's got up his sleeve.
Bewitching Fun by adam_cox22
What we like: We love the technique this reader used to carve this magical pumpkin. The candlelit background adds mysterious flair. Carve-a-Pumpkin's fun features make it easy to create a one-of-a-kind carving.
Hayseed by covenantchild66
What we like: The hay bales, bare tree, crescent moon, and spooky cat make this one boo-tiful carved gourd. We love the multicolored pumpkin this reader picked.
Headless Horseman by janesky1
What we like: This classic image caught our eyes, carved onto a fitting black pumpkin with an equally ominous background.
Happy Pumpkin by kate0218
What we like: Picturesquely placed in a pumpkin patch, this jolly jack-o'-lantern made us smile. The teardrop nose and curious eyes feel just right for the holiday.
Aaaaaahhhhh! Pumpkinhead by jsjennybear
What we like: The tiny hands carved on this pumpkin really bring the fright to life. The raised eyebrows and scared mouth are spookily fun.
Penelope Pumpkin by skeaton3
What we like: Penelope looks like a pumpkin we'd like to know! Her detailed eyebrows and wavy hair add great character.
Late autumn night by ashclark4
What we like: Whooo sits in a tree? Surrounded by leaves this owl keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.
Frankenstein by kellae2
What we like: We love a good dose of frightful creativity and found it in this Frankenstein pumpkin. Use Carve-a-Pumpkin's precarved features (such as those signature Frankenstein locks) to create a fail-proof Halloween design.
Wicked witch rider by kptrny1
What we like: This spooky witch isn't alone for her nighttime broom ride. We love that this reader carved a cat along for the ride.
Firenight Pumpkin by deborahdi7
What we like: An ominous sunset is made spookier with an angry jack-o'-lantern placed in front of it. The colors play off each other well in this Halloween carving.
Booo! by ajax777
What we like: The ghoulish ghosts in this carving remind us of the times when a sheet with some holes served as the perfect Halloween costume. The bats and "Boo" message fit well with the sunset background.
Pumpkin of Doom by lsecrest2597504
What we like: This black pumpkin and its diamond and triangle cutouts put a fresh spin on the typical jack-o'-lantern. Use our Carve-a-Pumpkin tool to create your own one-of-a-kind display!
Kitty alone at night by hbroadbent1
What we like: This reader did a great job creating a life-like tree and including a perched owl on a branch and a curious black cat below using the precarved features of our Carve-a-Pumpkin tool. The lines in the pumpkin's sky add the illusion of depth.
Now that you're inspired by other readers' pumpkins, try your hand at creating your own spooky jack-o'-lantern or fun Halloween scene with our free Carve-a-Pumpkin tool.
