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22 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

October 26, 2021 by Susan

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This Halloween, why not skip the messy Jack O Lantern and try one of these quick and easy DIY no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas.

22 No-Carve DIY Halloween Pumpkins


 

Not only are these no-carve pumpkins unique and interesting, but they will last much longer than your typical carved pumpkin.

A carved pumpkin will last approximately 5-10 days, but a no-carve pumpkin can last for weeks allowing you to enjoy your masterpiece even longer.

So get creative with this list of our favorite no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that are fun and family friendly. From decoupage and glitter to the very popular Pikachu pumpkin, thereís something here to interest everyone.

No carve pumpkin decorating - C.R.A.F.T.

This clever pumpkin decorating trick saves so much time and creates totally unique Halloween pumpkins.

DIY Marbled Pumpkins

Your kids will love helping decorating these pretty pumpkins. DIY Marbled Pumpkins look so modern and stylish. They're lovely decor for Halloween and the rest of the fall season.

No-Carve Nature Pumpkins

Let your kids get creative and inspired by nature with these whimsical No-Carve Nature Pumpkins. They can create pumpkin faces using pinecones, nuts, seeds, leaves, and twigs.

Halloween Monster Gourds

This Halloween, go beyond the traditional pumpkin and make monster gourds! I love the idea of decorating gourds will all sorts of different colors, not just the typical Halloween colors.
Halloween Monster Gourds

Pumpkin Hocus Pocus Decorations for Halloween

Want one of the quickest no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas? You can make these Hocus Pocus DIY pumpkins in a matter of minutes!

No Carve Decoupaged Pumpkins

You'll have best decorations on the block with these No Carve Decoupaged pumpkins. Grab your mod podge get creative...

DIY Glitter Owl No-Carve Pumpkin

Dwell Beautiful has a fantastic tutorial showing you how to create a DIY glitter owl no-carve pumpkin. You'll love how cute these pumpkins look...

Glitzy No Carve Pumpkins for Halloween

Add some glitz and glamour to your Halloween decorations with these stunning sparkling gold no carve pumpkins from Craftaholique.

Little Pumpkin Decorating for Kids

Even the youngest kids can get involved with this easy pumpkin decorating craft. Using Mod Podge and small tissue paper circles, you can create the cutest little pumpkins.
Little decorated no-carve pumpkins from modpodgerocksblog

No-Carve Pumpkin String Art

String art on pumpkins! What a clever idea from Agnes at Hello Wonderful. Kids will love making these colorful designs.
No-Carve Pumpkin String Art

DIY Sequin Pumpkins

This idea from Gathering Beauty is fabulous. Grab some sequins and start decorating and add some bling to your Halloween pumpkins.

No Carve Pikachu Pumpkin

Do your kids love pokemon? See how to make a no carve Pikachu pumpkin from "In The Playroom."
pikachu pumpkin from intheplayroom

DIY Paint Splattered Pumpkins

Go modern and minimal with this DIY splattered paint no-carve pumpkin idea from Homey Oh My.

Woodland Creature No-Carve Pumpkins

These Woodland Creature No-Carve Pumpkins from Rebecca of "Simple is That" are the most adorable pumpkins ever!

Rainbow Scribble No-Carve Pumpkin

It doesn't get simpler than this... Hand your kiddo some crayons and let them color the rainbow on a white pumpkin.
thenerdswife - crayon colored pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkins

These elegant Decoupage Pumpkins from Gold Standard Workshop are a wonderful way to create a different type of Halloween decor.
Pretty decoupage pumpkins from Gold Standard Workshop

Panda Pumpkin

This Panda Pumpkin from "A Charming Project" is genius! I love how it is so unique.
no carve panda pumpkin for Halloween A Charming Project

Jack Skellington Halloween Pumpkin - Simply Today Life

Do you love Jack Skellington? Check out this pumpkin decorating tutorial from "Simply Today Life"...
Jack Skellington Halloween Pumpkin - Simply Today Life

DIY Paint Pen Patterned Pumpkins

You'll love these paint pen patterned pumpkins from Lovely Indeed. It's such a stylish no-carve pumpkin decorating idea that is simple enough for kids or adults can create them.
diy paint pen patterned no-carve pumpkins lovelyindeed

Bat Pumpkins - A No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea

Turn pumpkin decorating into a super cute bat craft. You don't need a knife to make these fun Halloween pumpkins.

No Carve Boo Pumpkins

This is an easy way to make no carve pumpkins from Hip Mamas Place. You can quickly decorate these pumpkins with your kids and everyone will love them.
No Carve Boo Pumpkins

One of the best parts about these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas is that you don’t have to worry about anyone cutting themselves while carving a pumpkin.

It’s actually really easy to let a knife slip while trying to carve a pumpkin. And when kids are begging to carve their own pumpkins, it can turn dangerous fast!

But all of these fun ideas are safe and create fantastic looking Halloween decorations.

And the bonus is they’ll last far longer than carved pumpkins.

Happy Halloween!

Find More Fun Ideas for Halloween…

A wonderful way to get creative at Halloween, is to make your own costumes. We’ve made many different Halloween Costumes for Girls and Teen Halloween Costumes. Here are a few of our favorites…

  • DIY Ghost Costume
  • Black Cat Costume
  • AmongUs Costume
  • Bat Costume

And be sure to whip up some of these tasty Halloween food crafts and recipes and get your kids happily entertained with these halloween printables for kids.

Spending some time crafting at Halloween is such a great way to create memories with your children. While it’s been a lot of work to make all the different Halloween costumes over the years… and we’ve carved and decorated a lot of pumpkins too… the photos and memories are truly worth it!

 

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22 No-Carve DIY Halloween Pumpkins

 
Photo collage of decorated Halloween Pumpkins - Text says No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas - Super Cute and Easy

 

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Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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