Top 20 Pumpkin-Decorating Ideas

Transform your pumpkin into a spooktacular Halloween decoration with one of these DIY ideas.

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Junkins

Use found objects to create a no-mess pumpkin decoration this year.
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Shish-Ka-Boo Jack-o'-Lantern

This clever front-yard Halloween decoration gets its good looks from simple, easy-to-find props.
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All Stitched Up Jack-o'-Lantern

This petrified, pieced-together pumpkin has suffered some bumps and bruises, and makes an eye-catching Halloween decoration.
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Swarm of Bats Pumpkin

Everyone will go batty for this pumpkin that's perfect for adding a festive flare to the porch for Halloween. This is also a great way to make use of a pumpkin before you are ready to carve it into a jack-o'-lantern.
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Jeepers Creepers Jack-o'-Lanterns

These frightened jack-o'-lantern pals are enduring some unwelcome, creepy-crawly midnight callers.
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Bat-o'-Lanterns

Stage a spooky scene by assembling a colony of these winged creatures made from miniature pumpkins and craft foam.
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Wicked Witchy Pumpkin

Conjure up a green-faced witch for a haunting porch decoration for Halloween.
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The Mum-ie Family

Express your clan's creativity this Halloween with a family of jack-o'-lantern faces.
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Unidentified Flying Pumpkin

Carve a galaxy-cruising gourd that's out-of-this-world as a unique pumpkin decoration for Halloween.
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Pumpkin Witch

Decorating pumpkins has never been so festive as with this easy DIY craft. Use this funny witch pumpkin as table decor or wrap in clear cellophane and tie with a bow for a gift or party favor.
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Butterfly Pumpkin

Turn a mini pumpkin into a Boo-tiful Butterfly with this easy Halloween craft.
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Ghost Disguised as a Pumpkin

Try a Halloween decorating idea inspired by white pumpkins.
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Out-of-Towner Pumpkin

Use household recyclables to create an eye-popping Martian pumpkin as a unique Halloween decoration.
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Veggie Head Pumpkins

These Halloween pumpkins are anything but the common garden variety.
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Ballplayer Pumpkin

Transform a pumpkin into a bubble-blowing major leaguer with this Halloween decoration.
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Mr. Pumpkin Head

Can't decide on a look for your jack-o'-lantern? Make a few sets of tack-on features, and you'll be able to change its face as frequently as you change your mind.
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Frank 'n' Friends

Dried citrus rinds give this seasonal squash -- and his companions -- their un-natural good looks.
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Pumpkin Hollow

Construct a city of cozy cottages out of ordinary pumpkin shells this Halloween.
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Marshmallow Man Jack-o'-Lantern

With his friendly grin and tempting marshmallow treat, this resourceful jack-o'-lantern will put smiles on the faces of neighborhood children.
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Freaky Faces

No gourds are harmed in the making of these fake-o?-lanterns. Instead, glued-on decorations keep the process fun for even the littlest boys and ghouls!
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