11 Smashing No-Carve Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins with kids can be messy! This year, try one of these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. The results will be boo-tiful.
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Geometric magic
On-trend geometric designs are easy to achieve. If you’re feeling crafty, play around with the colour scheme. Get the instructions: Geometric Magic pumpkin
Spooky string art
This fun and folksy craft will greet trick-or-treaters before you even open the door. Get the instructions: Spooky String Art pumpkin
Gothic doily
Kick your porch decor up a notch with some gothic glam. Get the instructions: Gothic Doily pumpkin
Spider’s lair
What’s Halloween without spiders? Give some creepy-crawlies a home on this no-carve pumpkin’s glittering web. Get the instructions: Spider’s Lair pumpkin
Enchanting braids
While we can’t “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” a gourd into a sparkling carriage, this pretty no-carve pumpkin is sure to add some magic to your home this Halloween! Get the instructions: Enchanted Braids pumpkin
Bewitching fishnet
Decorating a pumpkin has never been this easy and (mostly) mess-free—all you need is some fishnet stockings, spray paint and your Halloween spirit! Get the instructions: Bewitching Fishnet pumpkin
Scary cherry
Give your Halloween celebrations a fruity twist with this no-carve pumpkin idea that looks sweet—until you spot the big spider on the stem. Get the instructions: Scary Cherry pumpkin
Creeping tiger
This ready-to-pounce tiger will protect your crew on Halloween night. Get the instructions: Creeping Tiger pumpkin
Poisoned apple
Watch out, Snow White, this poisoned apple is especially appealing. Get the instructions: Poisoned Apple pumpkin
Fangtastic Dracula
Bring the most well-known vampire to life with this not-so-horrifying no-carve pumpkin. Get the instructions: Fangtastic Dracula pumpkin
Doodle gourd
Kids and parents alike will love creating henna-like designs. Get the instructions: Doodle Gourd pumpkin
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