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18 Clever Emoji Pumpkin Carving Ideas That Deserve a Thumbs-Up

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We ::heart:: these emoji stencil designs that can be carved right onto your Halloween pumpkins. Our DIY emoji pumpkin stencils range from your classic ::thumbs up:: to more expressive designs, like our laugh-cry emoji pumpkin or the sweet kissy-face pumpkin. You don’t have to text friends and family about how much you love Halloween, just carve those emotions—and emojis—into your pumpkin!
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Thumbs Up Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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We like this pumpkin-carving design—and your Halloween trick-or-treaters will, too! This positive emoji pumpkin design is sure to make guests smile, and maybe you’ll even get a thumbs up on your creative Halloween decorations.

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Nervous Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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We’re all a little nervous before the holiday season. For a little Halloween authenticity, grit your teeth and bare them or at least let your emoji pumpkin carving do it.

Related: 19 Smiling Pumpkin Designs

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Fire Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Light a literal flame inside this fireball pumpkin. Our cut-and-etched emoji pumpkin carving design will give your gourd a flickering feel as trick-or-treaters pass by on Halloween night.

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Sleeping Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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This dreamy guy could be the snoozing centerpiece of your pumpkin display—just don’t fall asleep while you’re carving this cute Halloween masterpiece.

Buy It: Orange Craft Pumpkin, ($10, Oriental Trading)

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Pizza Slice Emoji Stencil

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Mmmm, this Halloween pumpkin design holds a pizza our hearts. Carve a large slice of pepperoni with extra cheese on your pumpkin, and everyone will want to take a bite out of your Halloween emoji pumpkin carving.

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Ghost Emoji Stencil

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Boo, we see you! A playful ghost emoji pumpkin stencil will make a haunting accent for your Halloween home. Bonus: Our Casper stencil is perfect for pumpkin decorators who would rather etch than carve their designs.

Buy It: Black Craft Pumpkin, ($10, Oriental Trading)

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Kissy Face Emoji Stencil

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Fall in love with our puckered-up pumpkin. This smooching stencil is guaranteed to show friends and neighbors how much you love Halloween.

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Dog Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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This puppy pumpkin is a man’s best friend! Honor your furry bud by designing an emoji pumpkin pattern in his floppy-eared visage.

Related: 24 Free Pumpkin-Carving Stencils of Favorite Dog Breeds

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Cat Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Who says a cat is bad luck on Halloween? You can purr-fect your emoji pumpkin-carving skills with a pretty kitty stencil, whiskers and all.

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Crown Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Whether you’re the queen of Halloweentown or just your household, you deserve a shining crown. Carve this royal emoji pumpkin idea to show off in your kingdom.

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Laugh-Cry Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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You should have as much fun carving this chuckling pumpkin as he's having watching you do it. Try carving a collection of fun pumpkin faces.

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Turkey Leg Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Foodie in the fam? Declare your culinary love with this simple turkey leg design ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Arrow Through the Heart Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Wear your heart on your sleeve—or at least on your Halloween pumpkin. No matter your feelings this holiday, you can spice up the seasonal celebration with a lovestruck visit from Cupid’s bow.

Buy It: Pumpkin Masters 7-Pack Pumpkin Carving Kit, ($8, Lowes)

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Tongue Out Pumpkin Stencil

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Bring the sass on Halloween with a carefree emoji design. With a cute tongue-out smile, this pumpkin reminds people not to take the day too seriously.

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Sunglasses Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Laid-back is in vogue this Halloween. Add this cool-kid Jack-o’-lantern to your porch as an easygoing emoji.

Related: Why Is Pumpkin Carving a Halloween Tradition?

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Heart Emoji Stencil

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Pair this heartful beauty with a few other emoji pumpkins to show what you love during Halloween. This emoji stencil is beginner-friendly and requires very little detail work, so you can make the final pumpkin your own.

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Smiling Baby Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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We're goo-goo over this cute pumpkin design. Carve this emoji pumpkin stencil on an itty-bitty pumpkin for a playful take.

Buy It: 6 Faux Little Pumpkins, ($6, Etsy)

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Sparkling Heart Emoji Pumpkin Stencil

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Sometimes our love for Halloween leaves a bit of a sparkle. Carve your own love of the season with a giant glittering heart pumpkin.

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