Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Templates Printable Pumpkin Stencils Googly Eyes Pumpkin Stencil Who knew mismatched eyes and a three-toothed smile could be so charming? Light up your porch with this gap-toothed grin using our free stencil. By Jessica Tull Jessica Tull With a passion for digital storytelling, Jessica Tull has 10 years of experience creating content for food brands. She developed online articles and other content for PaneraBread.com and A Taste of Slimming World digital magazine. She also spent four years working for the Kraft Recipes brand. As a freelance writer, she has contributed to Better Homes & Gardens.Jessica Tull graduated with a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Don't let its slightly quizzical look fool you -- this adorable pumpkin is certainly up for fun! And Halloween traditions are all the more fun when kids are involved. This simple pumpkin stencil is ideal for beginners; there's no etching involved and requires only four steps. free googly eyes stencil pattern To carve: 1. Cut a circle in the bottom of the pumpkin, and use an ice cream scoop to remove the pumpkin's guts. Level the inside surface of the cut circle with a knife; this allows a candle to stand easily on a level base. 2. Tape the printed stencil to the pumpkin. Make closely-spaced pin pricks along the stencil lines with a push pin, piercing through the paper to the surface of the pumpkin. 3. Remove the printed stencil and carve along the pin-prick guide with a thin knife, cutting completely through the side of the pumpkin. Throw away excess pumpkin pieces. 4. Stand a candle (or electrical candle) on the bottom of the pumpkin, and set the carved pumpkin over it. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit