Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Templates Printable Pumpkin Stencils Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Stencil to Carve With Your Kids Welcome trick-or-treaters by creating this fun jack-o’-lantern featuring a starry night sky; just click the link below to grab 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 Kids will love to help with this fun, seasonal project; just assign tasks based on age and skill level. Little children can help by using an ice cream scoop (or their hands!) to scrape out messy seeds and pulp; expect a few fun-loving squeals during this process. Older kids may be ready to assist with the pin tool stencil outline or adult-supervised carving. Remember to reserve pumpkin seeds for toasting and eating together. free trick-or-treat stencil pattern To carve: 1. Flip your pumpkin over to access its underside, and cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin. Remove the cut-out bottom, prying it out with a knife if necessary. Scoop out the pumpkin guts with an ice cream scoop. Select the prettiest side of your pumpkin, and scrape that side's interior wall to a thickness of approximately 1". 2. Print out your trick-or-treat stencil pattern, and tape it to the side of your pumpkin. Smooth out the pattern as best you can, and go over the stencil lines with a pin tool, poking holes about 1/8" apart. When you've outlined your pattern completely, remove the stencil. 3. Using a skinny, serrated knife, follow the pinhole outlines to cut the openings that form your design. Press on carved sections from inside the pumpkin to nudge the pieces out. 4. Light your finished pumpkin with a flameless candle. 31 Easy Halloween Crafts You Can Make in Under an Hour Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit