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Free Pumpkin Stencils for Halloween

Use these stencil patterns to create cute (or creepy) Halloween pumpkins that will surprise your guests.

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Wide Smile Stencil

Crack a smile when you're carving -- just like this happy fellow!

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Frankenstein Face Stencil

Let's be frank: This guy is a block head. But we love him anyway!

To use, open the PDF pattern and print. Size the pattern on a copier if needed. Tape it to your pumpkin and poke the outline of the pattern with a pin before carving. Use these directions for all stenciling.

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Halloween Mouth Stencil

Guess which holiday this guy loves? Spell out the season by carving the words into your pumpkin.

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Horned Grin Stencil

Get mischevious this Halloween! Fangs and big eyes peer out from this carving.

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Lion Stencil

Roar onto the scene with a pumpkin that could show off your Zodiac sign (talking to you, Leos!), or could simply show that you're king of the neighborhood.

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Vampire and Fangs Stencil

Sink your teeth into this clever carving.

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Video: How to Carve a Pumpkin

Watch this step-by-step tutorial to learn some surprising tips and tricks to achieve a perfectly carved pumpkin.
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Round-Face Stencil

Hang around this guy long enough and you're sure to elicit laughs.

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Chess Piece Stencil

Strategize for your best-ever Halloween pumpkin! Celebrate your inner gamer with a cute chess piece carving.

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Cyclops Stencil

He's got his (one) eye on you! Carve a simple ghoul that is sure to attract stares.

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Missing-Teeth Smile Stencil

Who needs a full set of chompers when you've got a grin this goofy? This guy will light up your Halloween display.

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Cat Stencil

This cat must have seen a ghost.

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Trick-or-Treat Stencil

This fun stencil will have you ready for hoards of trick-or-treaters.

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Spooky Skeleton Stencil

This skeleton stencil is scared speechless.

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Skeleton Stencil

Turn your pumpkin into a graveyard with this bony stencil.

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Feline Stencil

This cat stencil is so cute, you might find yourself wanting to cuddle with your jack-o'-lantern.

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Vampire Face Stencil

This vampire has its next prey in sight. Carve him in celebration of Halloween evening's shadowy figures.
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Owl Stencil

Making a fowl pumpkin with this stencil is sure to be a hoot.
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Scarecrow Stencil

This creepy face will scare more than just the crows away.

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Happy Halloween Stencil

Carve Halloween wishes for all who pass by your yard.

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Witch Stencil

A bewitching stencil will turn your yard into the perfect hangout for ghouls around the neighborhood.

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Spooky Bat Stencil

Trace this bat image onto your pumpkin, and it just might take a quick flight around the block.
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Howling Wolf Stencil

A full moon is the perfect backdrop for a howling wolf.

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Smiley Face Stencil

A smiling pumpkin will get everyone in the Halloween spirit.

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Creepy Crow Stencil

This spooky crow might have guests flying away before they even get to the door.

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Say Cheese Stencil

A cheesy grin will have your pumpkin ready for his closeup.

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Haunted Tree Stencil

When this scary tree came to life, even the bats were spooked.

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Snarling Face Stencil

No kids will steal candy when this snarling pumpkin is looking.

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Vampire Stencil

Even with his long fangs, this goofy Dracula looks friendly.

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Deer Stencil

A full moon makes for a bright stroll through the woods for a buck.

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Tombstone Stencil

Create a graveyard by carving this tombstone stencil into a grouping of pumpkins.

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Cat in the Moon Stencil

A creeping cat is on the lookout for spooky creatures.

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