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30 Free Pumpkin Carving Templates to Take Your Jack-o’-Lantern to the Next Level

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Slide 2 of 31: A colony of vampire bats on a jack-o-lantern is scary, but not as terrifying as the origins of these Halloween monsters. Download Now

Slide 3 of 31: Everyone loves trick-or-treating for the goodies, including candy corn. Using one of these pumpkin carving templates etch this famous classic Halloween candy. Download Now

Slide 4 of 31: A purr-fect way for cat lovers to celebrate the season, stencil this adorable cat face onto a pumpkin. Download Now

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Slide 5 of 31: If you suffer from coulrophobia, scroll past this clown pumpkin carving stencil is not for you. Download Now

Slide 6 of 31: Like one of these spooky Halloween monsters, this mythical cyclops makes a spooky good time. Download Now

Slide 7 of 31: Dog pumpkin stencil Although this adorable dog stencil is more cuddly than nightmarish; blinking lights and ringing doorbells can frighten all the members of your household. Try dressing your pup up in one of these Halloween costumes for dogs. Download Now

Slide 8 of 31: Complete with pointed collar, fangs, and widow's peak, this is one spooky pumpkin carving template. Download Now

Slide 9 of 31: The glow from the jack-o-lantern will make this fabled fire-breathing creature even more realistic. Download Now

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Slide 10 of 31: The spooky eyes on this pumpkin are designed to follow your every move. Download Now

Slide 11 of 31: Complete with bolts in his neck, this Frankenstein is one of those pumpkin carving stencils that guarantees a frighteningly good jack-o-lantern. Download Now

Slide 12 of 31: While this pumpkin carving template of a ghost is friendly, not all ghosts are as these spooky stories prove. Download Now

Slide 13 of 31: Haunted houses are meant to be a little off-kilter, making this one of the best pumpkin carving stencils if straight lines is not your thing. Download Now

Slide 14 of 31: With snakes for hair and a drop-dead glare, this stencil captures Medusa's hair-raising portrait in jack-o-lantern form. Download Now

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Slide 15 of 31: Skip the spooky and go for whimsical with this under-the-sea, fantasy figure. Instead of pretty creepy, this mermaid Jack-o-Lantern is just pretty. Download Now

Slide 16 of 31: One of the easiest pumpkin carving stencils to follow, this is a perfect choice for beginner carvers. Use this stencil to capture a crescent moon on a shadowy night. Download Now

Slide 17 of 31: A corpse coming to life is what nightmares are made of. Use this pumpkin carving template to transform plain pumpkins into a frightful jack-o-lantern, like this one. Download Now

Slide 18 of 31: Call him an ogre, a troll, or a hobgoblin. This fabled creature makes for a surprising, if not slightly terrifying, jack-o-lantern choice. Download Now

Slide 19 of 31: Do I hear a hoot? Sure, they might look cute; but owls have a creepy side. Just like some of the characters in the spookiest horror films, their head can swivel almost all the way around. Download Now

Slide 20 of 31: Pirate pumpkin stencil Let this pirate keep watch over the Halloween booty—aka candy. Download Now

Slide 21 of 31: Often thought of as the bearers of ominous news, ravens with their pointed beaks and razor-sharp talons are not a bird you want to meet on a dark night. Download Now

Slide 22 of 31: With its grizzly grimace and eerie eyes, this is not the likable scarecrow from children's movies. It's enough to frighten not only the crows but your neighbors as well. Download Now

Slide 23 of 31: Skull pumpkin stencil Score your ghoulish gourd into a skull, complete with a jagged mouth and hollow eyes. Memorize a few skeleton puns to entertain your visitors. Download Now

Slide 24 of 31: Slithering snakes are scary and beautiful at the same time. Use this pumpkin carving stencil to whittle a scaly reptile jack-o-lantern. Download Now

Slide 25 of 31: Etch an eight-legged arachnid onto your gourd for a skin-crawling decoration. Download Now

Slide 26 of 31: Not just for Halloween, this pumpkin stencil creates an adorable squirrel scampering through the fall foliage. This scene is pretty during the daytime and turns cozy when lit up at night. Download Now

Slide 27 of 31: No one can resist a mythical unicorn with a flowing mane and cone-shaped horn. This design is easier to slice than you might expect, the fantastical results are worth it. Download Now

Slide 28 of 31: You can almost hear this nightmarish beast howling in the moonlight. Complete with fangs, this werewolf jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil is sure to frighten. Download Now

Slide 29 of 31: Witches are one of the many Halloween traditions, but only you know if this one flying on her trademark broomstick is good or wicked. She's so realistic, you can practically hear her cackle. Download Now

Slide 30 of 31: This wizard looks like he stepped right out of one of the best fantasy books. Sure to put a spell on you, he makes for an unexpected Jack-o-Lantern. Download Now

Slide 31 of 31: Zombie pumpkin stencil Is there anything more frightening than a hand rising from a misty grave? Returning from beyond, this spine-chilling zombie is on a ghastly mission to steal all your treats. Download Now

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Ready, set, carve!

This Halloween, get creative with your jack-o-lantern and go beyond basic triangles for eyes using these pumpkin carving templates along with these pumpkin carving tips to create a work of art. Print the stencil you like, tape it on your hollowed-out pumpkin then "trace" the pattern's lines by poking pinholes over them. Pull the paper off, carve over the pinhole lines, and you'll have a show-stopping Jack-o-Lantern to display. Insider tip: in areas where intricate cuts are required, instead of struggling through tough pumpkin skin, etch or peel it away, exposing easier to cut flesh. If you would rather not carve your pumpkin, try one of these cute no-carve pumpkin ideas instead. What are you waiting for? These are the best pumpkin patches in every state, find yours, then go grab your gourd!