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August 30, 2024

28 Contest Winning No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Hey there!  Are you looking for creative no carve pumpkin decorating ideas?  

Great, you’re in the right place.

This lineup is filled with insanely creative pumpkin creations that require no cutting or carving whatsoever.  

You’ll find fun and festive out of the box type of pumpkin decorating ideas that could easily win any contest.

As always, for more information about a particular design follow the in text links below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Smores’ No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Pinterest

Is this crafty or what?!  A white pumpkin turned marshmallow, I LOVE it!

Some creative repurposing for cardboard graham crackers and melted wax chocolate is brilliant.

#2) Halloween Snow Cone Painted Pumpkins 

contest winning painted pumpkins

Source: Country Living

These snow cone pumpkins look good enough to eat! 

The perfectly painted snow cone flavors are dusted with a texture to mimic the look of real sugar!

The box stand, and paper holders really take this design over the top.

#3) Margarita No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Lady Decluttered

It’s 5:00 somewhere!  And this margarita inspired no carve pumpkin is simply brilliant.

The attention to detail is incredible with the glass base drink stand, rock ice cubes/salt rim, and faux lime.

#4) Killer Elvis Painted Pumpkin Idea

Contest Winning pumpkin idea

Source: Good Housekeeping

Does it get any better for the Elvis lovers out there?

This no carve pumpkin decorating idea is fairly simple to make while still being full blown creative.

The faux hair and side burns, glasses, and glittery collar are just perfect.

#5) Caramel Apple No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

Source: Lady Decluttered

Here is another genius food inspired no carve pumpkin decorating idea.

The brown paint looks just like caramel, and allows the sprinkles to adhere perfectly.

The stick detail and bow really finish the design.

#6) Pretty Pink Painted Popcorn Pumpkin

pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Aww Sam

This pretty pink popcorn pumpkin is so stinking cute!

A little hot glue, and some white and pink paint and you’re easily on your way to this painted pumpkin creation. 

#7) Oscar The Grouch Contest Winning Pumpkin

contest winning pumpkin idea

Source: McKenna Breeze Pinterest

Is this awesome or what?!

I love Sesame Street, and everyone remembers Oscar the grouch!

This fun design starts with a large tin bucket, a handful of bottles and trash wrappers, and a large round pan as a trash can lid hat.  

#8) Spa Face No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Good Housekeeping

This pumpkin at the spa made me laught out loud!

What a creative idea, the cucumber eyes and head wrap make this no carve pumpkin idea simply hilarious.

#9) Disney’s Olaf Contest Winning Painted Pumpkin

contest winning Halloween pumpkin

Source: A Piece of Rainbow

This Olaf painted Pumpkin is highly creative and impressive.

Securing some stick like arms to hold Olaf’s head will be the biggest trick, but once that is done you are off to the races.

The large black buttons and shimmery white paint create the perfect pumpkin snowman.

#10) Cute No Carve Cactus Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Aww Sam

This simple and cute pumpkin painting ideas really comes to life with a few props.

Bright green paint, and some barb looking additions make this a simple contest winning design.

 #11) Holy Cow No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Pinterest

This adorable no carve pumpkin decorating idea is perfect for any barnyard animal lover.

A couple horns and a few fabric/yard details make this painted cow so stinking cute.

#12) Star Wars Pumpkin Decorating Idea

Halloween pumpkin painting

Source: Fab Every Day

May the force be with you this Halloween!

The mini Yoda pumpkin and BB8 are painted pumpkin perfection perfectly displayed on tiered crates.

#13) Stack Em’ Up Pumpkin Decorating Idea

pumpkin decorating idea

Source: BHG

This next level pumpkin design idea really comes to life!

Stacked pumpkins create the perfect Halloween Cowboy with painted face and black cowboy hat.

#14) Painted Pumpkin Spice Latte

painted pumpkin contest winner

Source: Pinterest

Coffee lovers will get a kick out of this pumpkin spice painted pumpkin.

This one would be easier to make than others in the list, with a simple curved handle and cotton ball whipped cream.

#15) Perfect Pinocchio No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Word To Your Mother

Using an elongated pumpkin stem as Pinocchio’s nose is pretty darn brilliant.

The paper hat sits perfectly and the paint job is simply top notch.

If you find a photo and start pencil drawing your picture onto the pumpkin, you might be surprised at what you can create!

#16) Contest Winning Painted Pumpkin Burger 

painted pumpkin idea

Source: Pinterest

This painted pumpkin is staggeringly realistic!

I love the faux sesame seeds on the top bun and the meat looking patty and toppings.

Your imagination could really run wild with this one.

#17) Mardi Gras No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Alpha Mom

This mardi gras masked pumpkin is so funny.

The large eyes and cut out lips make you do a double take of this painted pumpkin!

#18) Cute Black Cat Painted Halloween Pumpkins

Painted Halloween Cat Pumpkins

Source: HGTV

These black cat painted pumpkins are so cute.

I love how they are perfectly perched on top of this old whisky barrel!

#19) Gumball Machine No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

Source: My Cherry Topped Life

This is one of my favorite designs in the lineup.

Notice how the artist re-crafted a clay pot with dish. 

A little red paint and attention to detail makes this painted pumpkin idea so fun to look at.

 #20) Adorable Caterpillar Painted Pumpkins

Halloween pumpkin ideas

Source: Midwest Living

What an awesome idea to have this caterpillar pumpkin crawling along your drive or entryway.

The line of similar sized pumpkins is perfect when painted bright green and covered in spots.

#21) Painted Frappuccino Starbucks Pumpkin

pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Pinterest

Starbucks lovers will delight over this painted pumpkin decorating idea!

Some cotton whipped cream and white and green pain will have everything thinking of their favorite drink.

#22) No Carve Hedgehog Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

no carve pumpkin decorating ideas

Source: Parents

The kids would have blast helping assemble these cute little pumpkin hedgehogs.

Lot’s of toothpicks, and two small black eyes this creative design just takes lots of time poking for a fun prickly pumpkin creation.

#23) Fantastic Owl Stacked Painted Pumpkin

pumpkin decorating

Source: Deco Art

This stacked white pumpkin owl is so impressive.

The side feathers really make the design realistic while the face and eyes are so striking.

I may have to try this one!

#24) Hot Air Balloon Pumpkin Decorating Idea

painted pumpkin idea

Source: Project Kid

The creativity of this pumpkin decorating is outstanding!

A pumpkin hot air balloon, complete with basket of candy below. 

#25) Grinch No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

grinch pumpkin

Source: Holly’s Home

This awesome Grinch pumpkin can take you from Halloween right into Christmas!

HAHA what a fun and creative design that is not to tricky to make.

#26) Ice Cream Cone Painted Pumpkin

no carve pumpkin decorating idea

Source: AwwSam

If this painted pumpkin idea doesn’t make you crave an ice cream cone then I don’t know what will.

The mint chip and sprinkle covered ice cream pumpkins are perfectly stacked on top of a crazy realistic cone.

You could easily DIY a circular cake cone similar to the snow cone design up above for an easier DIY design.

#27) Pen Of Barn Animals Pumpkin Decorating Idea

pumpkin decorating idea

Source: Pinterest

Does it get any cuter than this pen of painted pumpkin barn animals?

What an adorable idea and way to showcase a variety of smaller pumpkins with the help of a cardboard backdrop ~ so cute!

#28) Witches Cauldron Pumpkin Painting Idea

Source: A Pumpkin & A Princess

This painted pumpkin is spooky Halloween perfection.

The black and orange flames give the perfect illusion of a cauldron over an open flame with a witch that couldn’t help but dive right in.

Happy Pumpkin Decorating!

I hope you found some no carve pumpkin decorating ideas that will get your creative wheels spinning!

Before you head out, you might want to take a peek at these related post below…

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  • 15 Insanely Creative DIY Halloween Costumes
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