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Painted PumpkinsNo. 6894 · The 2026 edition

25+ Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Halloween

Transform plain craft pumpkins into adorable characters with these no-carve decorating ideas!

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These easy no-carve pumpkin projects use styrofoam craft pumpkins and simple supplies like paint and accessories. Choose from over 25 character designs and follow the linked tutorials to create fun Halloween decorations without any carving required.

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Directions

  1. Visit your local Dollar Tree once their styrofoam pumpkin supply arrives and pick up several to work with.
  2. Select a character design from a wide array including Jack Skellington, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, The Grinch, Spiderman, Taylor Swift, Baby Yoda, Baby Shark, a bat, a gnome, Frankenstein, or Pikachu.
  3. Access the complete tutorial through the provided link that corresponds to your chosen design for step-by-step guidance.
  4. Embellish your pumpkin using paints, rhinestones, feathers, googly eyes, paper wings, fangs, a witch hat, a bow, whiskers, and other items, all without cutting into the pumpkin.

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