Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Templates Printable Pumpkin Stencils Paw Print Pumpkin Stencil Download our free carving stencil for a howlingly fun Halloween project. 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 March 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email free paw print stencil pattern To carve: 1. Clean out your pumpkin by cutting a hole in its underside and scooping out the seeds and pulpy bits. 2. Tape your paw print stencil to the side of the pumpkin. Go along the stencil lines with a pin tool, poking closely spaced holes through the paper into the surface of the pumpkin. Tear off the paw print stencil. 3. Carve the paw print design with a skinny, serrated crafts knife, sawing along the pin pricks. Pop out the carved sections by pressing gently on them with your fingers from the inside of the pumpkin, pushing them outward. 4. Add a lit candle to illuminate the toothy design. Did you know your paw print pumpkin can pull double-duty as a festive air freshener? It's true! Just sprinkle some cinnamon and nutmeg inside the hollowed-out pumpkin cavity before adding your lit candle. Related: How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Related: How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree Related: More Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit