Are you looking for new and original pumpkin carving ideas?
Great! You’re in the right spot.
Of course you could carve the same ol smiling Jack that you have in years past.
But, if you’re looking to spice it up this Halloween with something hilarious and original you are going to love the lineup below.
None of these pumpkin carving ideas are overly complicated or tricky.
And, they are also family friendly.
Any trick or treater or Halloween party guests will get a smile from these carved creations sitting on your front porch.
Let’s get to it!
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#1) Witch & Family Pumpkin Carving Idea
Woman’s Day is the source behind this lovely trio of happy pumpkins.
I absolutely love the long carrot nose and big smiles.
To create a witch pumpkin, you’ll need a witches hat, and some type of witches hair.
This could be anything from dry grass, fall twigs or berry garland.
#2) Tiny Pumpkin House Carving Idea
I found this adorable little pumpkin house idea on Pinterest.
Who doesn’t love a well lit home with a smiling face inside?
It’s welcoming and an easy carve!
#3) Nerdy Pumpkin With Carrot Nose
Source: Buzz Feed
I can’t help but love this nerdy pumpkin face with glasses and a carrot nose.
The close together triangular eyes and two large buck teeth really bring this face to life!
#4) Lion Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Party & Beyond
This carved Lion face, and flower mane is one other more creative carved pumpkins I’ve seen.
The details are amazing surprisingly easy to do!
#5) Cat In The Stars Carved Pumpkin
Rachel’s Crafted Life showcased this simple and eye catching carved pumpkin idea.
A small drill bit can make quick work of the holes!
And the cat outline is simple enough for anyone to trace and carve.
#6) Funny Jack In The Box Pumpkin Idea
Source: Pinterest
This pumpkin made me laugh out loud.
Simple to carve, you’ll need one large top hole and a tiny pumpkin on a spring having the time of their life!
#7) Mummy Pumpkin Carving Idea
I absolutely adore this simple and creative pumpkin carving idea found on Woman’s Day.
It is easy to make and so creative.
You’ll need a good sized knife to slice your pumpkin into disks. 🙂 P.S. Be careful!
#8) Up From The Grave Stacked Pumpkin Skeleton Hands Carving Idea
Source: Home Crux
How cool and creative is this pumpkin carving idea?
Some well fastened dowels hold these pumpkins together while the stretched skeleton arms look like they are reaching up from below.
#9) Zipper Lips Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Woman’s Day
His lips are sealed! ~ What a creative use for a zipper!
A few easy props this pumpkin carving idea is original and simple to create.
#10) One Eyed Monster Pumpkin
Pop Sugar is the source for this popular and creative carving idea.
You can use the small wedges from around the eye to create the horns!
Simply attach them with toothpicks.
#11) The Pumpkin Seed Owl Creative Carving Idea
Source: The Wonderful Forest
Instead of throwing away the pumpkin seeds from inside your pumpkin, consider adding them as decor!
This adorable owl does just that and the seeded wings on the side are so creative and cute.
#12) Creepy Cannibal Pumpkin Craving Idea
Source: Instructables
This creepy pumpkin just ate his friends! lol
A simple large fae with mini pumpkins inside the details really make this design unique and spooky.
#13) Painted Cookie Cutter Pumpkin Decorating Idea
Good Housekeeping is behind this stylish pumpkin!
Use a small cookie cutter to mark your cut outs, and a fresh coat of spray paint to make it even more attractive!
#14) Gourd Horned Moster Pumpkin
Source: As Told By Mom
How about the creative detailing in this monster inspired carved pumpkin.
The curved gourd horns are too funny, as are the green eyes and oversized tongue!
#15) Harry Potter Pumpkin Carving Idea
I found this Harry Potter pumpkin on Instagram!
It’s simple and perfect for all of you Hogwarts out there.
#16) Funny Spice Family Of Pumpkins
Source: Woman’s Day
These adorable pumpkins are simple but cute, and full of personality when stacked together.
Notice the spice additions in the eyes and mouths that will also smell great when the pumpkins are lit!
#17) Brace Face Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Boulder Lavacore
Tons of kids can relate to a mouth full of braces!
This hilarious toothy grin pumpkin is rocking some wire braces and a big welcome grin ~ so cute!
#18) Stylish Small Holes Pumpkin
Good Housekeeping is behind this simple and stylish pumpkin.
A drill fitted with two sizes of small drill bits can help you create this pumpkin in no time flat!
#19) Spider Eye Pumpkin Guy
Good Housekeeping is again behind this attractive spider eye pumpkin.
A simple face, upside down heart nose, and plastic spider is all you’ll need to create this glowing Jack.
You can use the rest of the spiders as part of your Halloween Decor!
#20) Cork Nose Drilled Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Source: BHG
This cute animated pumpkin face has a cork nose and a symmetrical drilled smile.
This design is simple and easy while looking fun and festive!
21) Pacman Pumpkin Carving Idea
Nintendo lovers, this one is for you!
Rachel’s Crafted Life shows this simple and creative pumpkin carving idea for all of the gamers out there.
Besides, chomping down ghosts is a very Halloweeny thing to do!
#22) Stylish Pumpkin Lantern Carving Idea
Source: Southern Living
If you are looking for a chic and stylish pumpkin carving idea, look no further.
These gorgeous shapes and cut outs looks so festive lit up and down the front porch steps alongside other decorative pumpkins.
#23) Creative Cannibal Pumpkins Carving Idea
This pumpkin that I found on Pinterest is just too funny!
Sure you’ll have a little extra time carving the smaller pumpkins, but I’d say the end result is quite worth it!
Don’t you think?!
#24) Galaxy Pumpkin Idea
This image from Vanessa Hudgens Tumblr is out of this world! 😉
I love the simple saturn carving and the stars! Beautiful.
#25) Carved Cat Pumpkin Idea
Source: BHG
This stylish design creates a cool silhouette without breaking through the pumpkin.
Some careful cutting can create a cool soft glow that won’t burn out!
#26) Hilarious Emoji Pumpkin Carving Idea
Kennedy Oak VSCO is spreading Halloween cheer with this elated pumpkin emoji face!
I love the star eyes and teeth details!
#27) Super Scared Pumpkin With Hair Standing On End
Source: Lowes
This pumpkin face is hilarious!
I love the stick straight hair and simple scared face to get your trick or treaters ready for a scare!
#28) Spider Man Pumpkin Carving Idea
Remove & Replace offers this great pumpkin carving idea for all of you Marvel maniacs out there.
This catch design would be surprisingly simple to execute!
#29) Pooh Bear Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Pinterest
How cute is this stacked Winnie the Pooh pumpkin carving idea?
It uses every shape and size of pumpkin for the body, face, and ears ~ adorable!
#30) Hilarious Halloween Pumpkin Camper
Source: Party Pinching
This adorable duo of mini pumpkin car and camper is so stinking cute.
The stem works as a hitch and the window cut outs give the design away.
#31) Tiny Face Pumpkin
Is this pumpkin from Tumblr hilarous or what?!
If you have an extra large pumpkin, what could be funnier than an itty bitty face carved on the front?
#32) Skeleton Zombie Pumpkin Carving Idea
Woman’s Day is behind this creative skeleton zombie pumpkin creation.
You’ll need a pair of skeleton hands, some toothpicks, and a pair of zombie eyes to make it happen!
#33) Toothy Grin Pumpkin Carving Idea
I found this toothy pumpkin carving idea on Pinterest.
What better way to make good use out of a twisted stemmed pumpkin?
Simple toothpick teeth and triangular eyes make this guy something to behold!
#34) BOO Pumpkin Letters
Better Homes & Gardens creates the perfect pumpkin letters with the simple word design.
Good sized circular holes help the lettering really come to life!
#35) Pasta Mouth Pumpkin Carving
Source: Skip To My Lou
This cute and creative pumpkin carving idea utilizes dried ziti noodles for a funny and fun effect.
These noodle teeth help the classic pumpkin face really come to life!
#36) Jail Break Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Pinterest
“Let me outa here!!!!” This mini pumpkin behind bars is hilarious.
Creative carving mimics hands on the bars, while the small scared face inside is too good.
#37) Cute Cat Pumpkin Carving Idea
Is this cat pumpkin from Lady Face Blog adorable or what?
I think it’s the small triangular ears and kitten paws that really take this pumpkin to the next level!
#38) Hit With A Baseball Crying Pumpkin
Source: Pinterest
Perfect for the kids or any baseball lovers in your family this pumpkin carving idea is both creative and funny.
Pumpkin seeds make the perfect teeth and tears, and we all know what happened to cause his injury! haha
#39) Mickey Pumpkin Carving Idea
Cosmopolitan is here offering this adorable Mickey Mouse pumpkin idea for all of you Disney fans out there.
The two smaller pumpkins (attached with skewers) make the perfect Mickey ears.
And the face is simple enough that anyone can trace it!
#40) Pokemon Pikachu Pumpkin Carving Idea
Source: Pinterest
This Pikachu pumpkin is cute and fairly simple to make.
An adorable face that is easy to carve with some large ears and you’re pretty much done!
Happy Pumpkin Carving!
I hope you found some pumpkin carving ideas that will make their way to your fall front porch this Halloween!
It is worth mentioning that most of these designs are going to be so much easier to execute with the right pumpkin carving tools.
Cheers for now my friends!
Check out these other Halloween inspired posts below before you go! 🙂
<3 Ang
- 30 Spooktacular Halloween Party Ideas
- 15 Insanely Creative DIY Halloween Costumes
- 20 Easy Halloween Decor Ideas
Love all of your pumpkin carving ideasAng! May use some of the cute ones for our Preachool! Thanks for the fun!
Thanks Grandma D! <3 Happy Halloween!