8 Pumpkin Carving Stencils

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.

While we’re used to seeing white-sheeted “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.

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.

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.

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

Get the cat stencil.

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

Get the witch stencil.

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

Get the spider stencil.