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Pumpkin carving is a fall tradition that really gets the kids in the spirit of Halloween. But are you worried about the dangers of your little one carving a pumpkin? Check out this roundup of creative no-carve alternatives that will keep Halloween fun and spooky and safe!
11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

Reminder: Small materials, such as wiggle eyes, can be a choking hazard for small children, so close adult supervision is a must.

1. Candy Corn Pumpkins

You only need two colors of paint to create these whimsical candy-corn pumpkins!

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

2. Kitty Pumpkins

Stack pumpkins to create these adorable black cats! The link includes a free download for the printable cat ears.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
3. Melted Crayon Pumpkins

Upcycle those broken crayon pieces into beautiful melted-crayon pumpkins!

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
4. Googly Eye Pumpkins

Create a super-silly pumpkin by covering it in googly eyes.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
5. Painted Pumpkins

Let your kids’ imaginations run wild for their own abstract painted pumpkins.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
6. Spooky Bats and Cats

Download free printable stencils, then paint and create these spooky-cute cat and bat pumpkins.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
7. Glitter Pumpkins

This glitter pumpkin is perfect for toddlers. (Be careful: It might get a little messy!)

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
8. Washi Tape Pumpkins

Add a pop of color and pattern with decorative washi tape.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
9. Wax Resist Pumpkins

A spooky twist on the classic “wax-resist” technique!

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
10. Nuts and Bolts Pumpkin

For those kids interested in building and mechanics, try making this simple ”nuts and bolts” pumpkin.

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
11. Caterpillar Pumpkin

Pick up a couple too many pumpkins at the patch this year? Have kids paint them into a pumpkin-caterpillar chain!

11 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

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