Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Templates 14 Free Cat Face Pumpkin Carving Stencils of Your Favorite Breeds By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 1, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jay Wilde Let your friends and neighbors know which cat breed you think is best by carving a Halloween cat pumpkin that looks like your favorite feline. We've got free cat pumpkin carving stencils that will match your furry friend! 01 of 14 Norwegian Forest Cat Pumpkin Get This Norwegian Forest Cat Stencil Jay Wilde Norwegian Forest cats boast a distinguished double coat topped with water-resistant hair. Their variety of colors—from pure white to coal-black, with many hues and patterns in between—makes each look unique. Create the look on this cat pumpkin carving using a mix of etching and carving. 02 of 14 American Shorthair Cat Pumpkin Get This American Shorthair Cat Stencil Jay Wilde American Shorthair cats are known for their 80 different coat colors with multiple patterns, including tabby and calico. This pumpkin cat would look adorable on your fall front porch with a carved mouse pumpkin! 03 of 14 Bengal Cat Pumpkin Download Bengal Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Bengal cats feature "wild-looking" spotted and marbled markings. An Asian Leopard cat and a domestic cat create this hybrid breed. This cute pumpkin cat stencil is sure to make your Halloween guests smile! 24 Free Pumpkin-Carving Stencils of Your Favorite Dog Breeds 04 of 14 American Curl Cat Pumpkin Download American Curl Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde American Curl cats sport unique ears that curl backward in an arc. Their ears, plus their plumed tails, create a stylish feline presence. Carve this sweet furry face on a large pumpkin for a dramatic Halloween decoration. 05 of 14 Abyssinian Cat Pumpkin Download Abyssinian Cat Stencil Jay Wilde This pumpkin cat face is all about the ears! Abyssinian cats boast medium-length coats with unique "ticking" coloration; each hair is a lighter color at the root and darker at the tip. Editor's Tip: Help keep your cat pumpkin carving fresh by rubbing a little petroleum jelly around the carved areas. 06 of 14 British Blue Cat Pumpkin Download British Blue Cat Stencil Jay Wilde The British Blue cat features gray-blue fur that takes on different tints depending on lighting and background. This cat pumpkin carving idea also boasts a built-in smile created by prominent whisker pads. 07 of 14 Birman Cat Pumpkin Download Birman Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Birman cats are known for their all-white feet known as "gloves." The rest of the coat is light with a golden cast and darker points on the face, legs, and tail. A simple etching technique helps frame the face of this easy cat pumpkin idea. 08 of 14 Maine Coon Pumpkin Download Maine Coon Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Maine Coon cats have a variety of fur colors, although the most common variation is brown tabby. Their dense, water-resistant fur, bushy raccoon-like tail, and large furry paws help them survive in harsh winter climates. We love the sweet face and furry ears of this cat pumpkin design. 09 of 14 Oriental Cat Pumpkin Download Oriental Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Oriental cats—both longhair and shorthair varieties—are svelte with strikingly large ears. With more than 300 different coat colors and patterns, this breed can offer various looks—perfect for carving a sweet-faced pumpkin cat. 10 of 14 Scottish Fold Cat Pumpkin Download Scottish Fold Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Scottish Fold cats are born with straight ears, which fold forward (or not—sometimes they stay straight) by the time they're 3-4 weeks old. Display this Halloween pumpkin on your porch and wait for the smiles! 11 of 14 Ragdoll Cat Pumpkin Download Ragdoll Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Ragdoll cats (named for the fact that they relax when being held) come in three patterns—colorpoint, mitted, and bi-color—and four colors (seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac—also known as frost). 8 Tips for Making Your Halloween Pumpkins Last Longer 12 of 14 Sphynx Cat Pumpkin Download Sphynx Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde This cat pumpkin carving is perfect for Halloween! Sphynx cats appear hairless but are covered with a fine down similar to peach fuzz. As a result, their skin shows all the color and pattern variations seen on other cats' coats. 13 of 14 Persian Cat Pumpkin Download Persian Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Persian cats are known for their long, flowing coats, which require daily combing. Their many colors, including pointed, golden, tortoiseshell, blue, and tabby, enhance their beautiful coats. Editor's Tip: To carve this Halloween cat pumpkin, flip the pumpkin on its side and cut it vertically instead. 14 of 14 Siamese Cat Pumpkin Download Siamese Cat Pumpkin Stencil Jay Wilde Siamese cats are recognized by their "points"—darker coloring on the tail, ears, feet, legs, and face. There are four varieties of points: lilac, blue, seal, and chocolate. Display this cat pumpkin carving idea with a painted pumpkin to create a colorful display. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit