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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.

By Amy Valm

11 smashing no-carve pumpkins

Photo: Roberto Caruso, Prop+Craft Styling: Rayna Schwartz

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

Gothic doily

Kick your porch decor up a notch with some gothic glam. Get the instructions: Gothic Doily pumpkin

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

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

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

Creeping tiger

This ready-to-pounce tiger will protect your crew on Halloween night. Get the instructions: Creeping Tiger pumpkin

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

Poisoned apple

Watch out, Snow White, this poisoned apple is especially appealing. Get the instructions: Poisoned Apple pumpkin

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

Fangtastic Dracula

Bring the most well-known vampire to life with this not-so-horrifying no-carve pumpkin. Get the instructions: Fangtastic Dracula pumpkin

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso

Doodle gourd

Kids and parents alike will love creating henna-like designs. Get the instructions: Doodle Gourd pumpkin

11 smashing no-carve pumpkinsPhoto: Roberto Caruso
This article was originally published on Oct 06, 2021
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