19 Pumpkin Carving Stencils for the Best Jack-o’-Lanterns on the Block

Take your pumpkin carving to the 21st century with this template, which is more funny than frightening—and completely adorable.

Get the ghost emoji stencil.

Nothing says Halloween like a witch. Carve this wicked lady onto your pumpkin for a super spooky effect.

Get the witch stencil.

If you’re looking for a classic, easy-to-carve design, this stencil is your best bet. The face won’t scare young children—even though it has a slightly ominous grin.

Get the jack-o-lantern stencil.

Go more magical than wicked with this cute pumpkin design. Bonus: It should be pretty easy to carve.

Get the magic wand stencil.

Somehow, the fangs just make this ghost pumpkin design more adorable. Use this template with kids who like the idea of pumpkin carving but are not masters just yet.

Get the vampire ghost stencil.

Here’s hoping the only cloud of bats you see on Halloween night are the ones carved into the pumpkins on your front stoop.

Get the bats stencil.

This eight-legged monster—and some fake cobwebs—will turn your porch into a haunted house.

Get the spider stencil.

While we’re used to seeing ghosts roaming the streets on Halloween, there’s no reason they can’t take their place on a pumpkin, too. With this stencil you can carve out a ghoulish ghost that will give off a spooky glow.

Get the ghost stencil.

Easily spooked by ghouls, goblins, and all things Halloween? Opt for this cat stencil, which is more cute than creepy.

Get the cat stencil.

For intermediate pumpkin carvers, this template poses a few challenges, but the final result—a perfect witch pumpkin—is worth the effort.

Get the witch’s profile stencil.

Go classic with this simple pumpkin design: The ghost is cute and creepy in equal measure.

Get the classic ghost stencil.

If the jack-o'-lantern design is just too tame, try this grimacing skull for an extra eerie effect.

Get the skull stencil.

Turn your porch or lawn into a graveyard by using this stencil to carve tombstones onto a few pumpkins.

Get the tombstone stencil.

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If you want to take the spooky route, try this fiery skull, which is plenty spooky—and a good challenge for anyone looking to upgrade their pumpkin carving abilities.

Get the fiery ghost stencil.

Witch-themed and easy, this template offers an alternative to the classic witch imagery without leaving Halloween territory all together.

Get the witch’s brew stencil.

Consider this an intermediate pumpkin design: This ghost pumpkin is dark and spooky but will make any visitor or passerby remark on your carving skills.

Get the spooky ghost stencil.

The straight lines in this witch design make for an easy pumpkin carving experience. The spider may pose some challenges, but you can always leave it out for a simpler jack-o’-lantern.

Get the witch’s hat stencil. 

Kids will love the shocked expression on this ghost pumpkin design. Take extra care when carving out the fingers—and if they seem too challenging, you can always forgo the arms all together for a more classic ghost silhouette.

Get the surprised ghost stencil.

Subtle and a little artsy, this witch pumpkin design has some major Wizard of Oz vibes. Best of all, it’s relatively simple to carve.

Get the witch shoes stencil.