30 Crazy Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas

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) 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.

#5) 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! 

#6) 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.

#7) 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.

#8) 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.

#9) 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!

#10) 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.

#11) 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!

#12) 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!

#13) 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!

#14) 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!

15) 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! 

#16) 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.

#17) 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?!

 #18) Galaxy Pumpkin Idea

This image from Vanessa Hudgens Tumblr is out of this world! 😉

I love the simple saturn carving and the stars! Beautiful.

#19) 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!

#20) 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!

#21) 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!

#22) 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!

#23) 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.

#24) 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?

#25) 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!

#26) 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!

#27) 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!

#28) 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! 

#29) 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!

#30) 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!

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

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