If you don’t have a cat to model a pumpkin after, but still want a source of inspiration, try carving a pumpkin that looks like Garfield the cat.

If you want to add a little extra creepiness to your pumpkin, you can also place some fake bones on your front porch around the pumpkin. I used a combination of bright yellow and titanium white. If you do not have this exact yellow, you can use any shade of yellow for this! Use a 12 bright brush to double load the yellow and the white.

For the passionate fans of the spooky season, consider a playful Halloween scene in full technicolor. The design showcases haunted houses, full moons, and friendly ghosts in vibrant oranges and purples. It’s a charming representation of Halloween that shines on any skin tone. Cute Halloween Tattoos Haunted House Designs He taught me all the best techniques for how to carve a pumpkin so the design is crisp and the pumpkin stays fresh. Even better, he used a stencil in his lesson, so the instructions tell you very specifically how to use a pumpkin stencil. You can read my whole pumpkin carving lesson here, but I’m also sharing the best tips, plus the step-by-step instructions, right now. How to use a cat pumpkin carving template Wipe the entire pumpkin down with antibacterial wipes until they come away clean. Then wipe down your knife, ribbon tool and linoleum cutter. The photo above also relies on a heavily geometric design, which looks amazing. A square for a nose, circles for eyes, and triangles for ears! For any pumpkin carving design, you’ll need a good carving kit. Most will include several different sized knives, an etching tool, a drill, and a pumpkin scooper. Some carving kits even come with stencils. Having a good set of carving tools will make your pumpkin cat carving much more successful. Cat Pumpkin Carving Stencil

The silly eyes and open smile make make this an extra cute cat pumpkin! Get the “Scrambles” printable here. You’ll first need to carve the stem off the body so that you can hot glue the head pumpkin to it. Step Two: Create The FaceThe Aristocats are a classic, and this free Marie the Cat pumpkin stencil is adorable! Find it here. In the two photos of cat face pumpkins above, you can see how the ears are on the outside of the pumpkin. Now that you know how to easily make your very own Halloween cat pumpkin, get started today and see the spookiness in all of its glory! Cuddly Kitten Day– Head to this post for some cute kitten photos, facts about kittens, and more info on the day! Whether or not you own a cat, a cat pumpkin can be a fun addition to your Halloween decor this year. Here are five different designs you can try at home, plus tools and tips for a successful pumpkin cat carving project! Cat Pumpkin Carving Tools