385+ Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween (because I just can't wait.)

Hey fellow fall fanatics,

So Fall is right around the corner and, even though 2020 has sent us all through a loop, I’m still looking forward to some color-changing leaves, pumpkin pie, Halloween crafts (witch crafts, if you will – if you’ve never made a spooky basket you gotta. Get some inspiration here), horror movies (check out this list of 31 of my favorite here) and pumpkin carving. I’m still not sure I’ve ever had a pumpkin spiced latte though… Maybe this is the year, who knows. Who knows anything this year, amiright?

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Since I am clearly not the only one that LOVES some chill Fall vibes, I’m putting together a roundup (I think that’s what you call it?) of some awesome pumpkin carving ideas. Reality is we might need some at-home Halloween party ideas and it’s at least one Halloween activity that we can all manage even if it’s going to be a Quaranteen Halloween this year.

If you’re a reader, check out the short, perfect-for-Fall book, The Halloween Tree. What’s it about? See my quick review here. It’s just a truly excellent Halloween-vibes book.

I get that lots of people probably will still go out, but I think my fam is gonna chill and maybe do our own stay-home Halloween party – I’ve already created a plan for that here. An All stay-homes eve, if you will… (I swear I’m ~~almost~~ done with the puns) which hopefully will include jack-o-lanterns!

Since I am by no means a jack-o-lantern master (like, at all) I thought I’d scour the web for some people that are far more talented than myself. This is a resource list for pumpkin carving enthusiasts and people who want some Halloween craft ideas.

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There are 13 carving resources here

because, ya know, Halloween… 13… ~SpOOookY~

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… totaling over 385 Halloween jack-o-lantern ideas. So there’s gotta be something for everyone.

Check out all the awesome pumpkin carving (and decoration) ideas here to get ready for Halloween.

1. 49 Pumpkin Carving Ideas from HouseBeautiful.com

This large list of carving ideas is great for family fun and even just Fall home decor.

2. 22 Traditional Pumpkin Carving Ideas from DIYNetwork.com

A selection of family-friendly pumpkin ideas are included in a slideshow here.

3. 72 Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas from CountryLiving.com

Countryliving.com put together a massive list of carving ideas that are great for kids and home-decorators alike.

4. 30+ Insane Halloween Pumpkin Carvings from Delish.com

A gallery of pumpkins that range from easy diy-ers to true feats of talent.

5. 25 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas from TheSpruceCrafts.com

There are some really gourd-eous (sorrynotsorry) works of pumpkin art in this list, and also some that are more achievable ideas for us simple carvers.

6. 21 Amazing Pumpkin Carving Ideas That Don’t Require Much Skill from Insider.com

Thank GAWD for the people over at Insider that know people like me exist. No skill, no problem. There are plenty of simple carving ideas here for anyone who loves Halloween.

7. 100 of the Most Creative (and Totally Doable!) Halloween Pumpkin Carving ideas from Parade.com

The lovely folks over at Parade put together a HUGE list of 100 ideas that are simply explained and easy to do.

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So you can always reference the list later.

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