Tools & TechniquesNo. 6143 · The 2026 edition
How to Carve Pumpkins with Cookie Cutters {So Easy and Fun!}
Transform your pumpkin carving with this simple cookie cutter trick!
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Using cookie cutters makes pumpkin carving easy and fun. Simply cut the top, scoop out seeds, trace shapes, carve, and light it up. Perfect for creating precise designs without freehand skills.
You'll need
Directions
- Remove the pumpkin's top by slicing through the stem area.
- Use a spoon or scraper to remove all seeds and stringy interior.
- Press a cookie cutter firmly onto the pumpkin's surface, then mark the outline with a marker.
- Gently cut following the marked lines with a carving knife.
- Take off the cookie cutter and refine the carved edges.
- Insert a candle or battery-powered light into the hollow pumpkin.
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