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11 Bewitching No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas (PHOTOS)

LifestylePublished Sep 30, 2015
By Alesandra Dubin
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Jack-o'-lanterns are Halloween classics, but the whole carving thing can be messy, risky, and even a bit scary, especially when there are kids underfoot. Put the knives away this year and create a piece of gorgeous holiday decor with nary a single cut.

These no-carve ideas include glitzy, rustic, and whimsical options for decor pieces that last way longer than their carved counterparts -- and are sure to impress those trick-or-treaters and holiday party guests.

Image via alisaburke.blogspot.com

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Painted Pumpkins
alisaburke.blogspot.com

Painted Pumpkins

So cool! Dimensional paint gives Alisa Burke's Pretty Painted Pumpkins an aged and ethnic look.

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Pirate Faces
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Pirate Faces

Makely School for Girls has the tutorial for an easy DIY version of an expensive retail kit for Pirate Pumpkin Faces.

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Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins
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Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins

Give your decor a rustic, textured look with these Yarn-Wrapped Gourds and Pumpkins from Two Shades of Pink.

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Marbled Pumpkins
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Marbled Pumpkins

Nail polish is the secret ingredient you need to create these cool Marbled Pumpkins from Say Yes.

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Sequin Polka-Dot Pumpkins
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Sequin Polka-Dot Pumpkins

Use real pumpkins for Sugar & Cloth's gorgeous Gold Polka-Dotted Pumpkins -- or use fake ones for decor that lasts.

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Bats in Flight
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Bats in Flight

In the Bats Flying Across a Pumpkin project from It All Started With Paint, 3-D black bats add visual interest -- and a bit of spook appeal.

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Mustache Pumpkins
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Mustache Pumpkins

With one simple flourish, you can create an understated Mustache Pumpkin that's as easy as it is hipster friendly. Annily Green has the inspiration.

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Glitter Monogram Pumpkin
unoriginalmom.com

Glitter Monogram Pumpkin

Give your decor a personalized touch -- and a bit of pizzazz -- with Unoriginal Mom's idea for a Glitter Monogrammed Pumpkin.

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Checkered Gold Pumpkin
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Checkered Gold Pumpkin

Create a chic, sophisticated, and grown-up look with this Checkered Gold Pumpkin idea from Wonder Forest.

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Rhinestone Text Pumpkin
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Rhinestone Text Pumpkin

Personalize your Rhinestone Text Pumpkin with any custom message using blingy resin sheets. A Little Craft in Your Day has the tutorial.

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Frankenstein Pumpkin
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Frankenstein Pumpkin

Grab attention with this bright green Frankenstein Pumpkin, also from the teen crafters at A Little Craft in Your Day.

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