14 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

Edited By: Krista M.

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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're planning to decorate your house, we've got a unique idea for you, one that does not include using a carving knife to dress up your pumpkins. Try these no-carve pumpkin decorating approaches for an easier approach this autumn.

Mummy pumpkin

If you're feeling all wrapped-up with Halloween spirit, this pumpkin is perfect for you. All you need are strips of gauze from the medicine cabinet - a cheesecloth will work too, some hot glue and two shifty googly eyes to make this easy craft from Mother's Niche.

Punky pumpkin

This decorative pumpkin, created by blogger Kelli Trontel, involves the use of glue. To avoid sticky fingers, pick up two packages of silver and gold thumbtacks and press them into the pumpkin for an edgy gourd. This will give a modern look for Halloween.

Sweater weather pumpkin

Cheap Halloween decorations do not need to look tacky. So, if knitting is one of your hobbies, here's an idea to cozy up to. Simply use old sweaters as adorable pumpkin wraps. It's a fantastic and warm addition to both indoor and outdoor fall decor. And upcycling clothing is not a bad idea either. Discover how it's made here.

Creepy crawly pumpkin

Have you ever seen a prettier pumpkin? All you need is a few rhinestones and an old pair of pantyhose for a sophisticated design. Why not try this black and white color scheme brought to you by Oopsey Daisy.

Dollin' pumpkin

If you'd rather avoid the orange and red look this Halloween, this design will tame down autumn colors using lacy dollies. While decorating for fall, Allyson Barker Design, used this fancy trick, which we can't wait to give a try for ourselves.

Polka pumpkin

Decorate your porch with this polka dot pumpkin. Home stories explains how to do this easily on her blog. It really is as easy as it looks.

Beach bum-pkin

Here's a decorative pumpkin idea you've likely never seen before. Give your home a dose of vitamin sea. Opt for a collage of lobsters, starfish, and shells using leftover scrapbooking paper and gold spray paint on these nautical gourds. So, if you're finding it hard to say goodbye to summer, opt for this innovative Halloween look.

Perfectionist pumpkin

For clean, cut lines here's a Halloween look you should try. Use store-bought designs or painter's tape to saturate pumpkins with bright, vibrant colors, Handmade Charlotte explains exactly how to go about it.

Bow pumpkin

Wrap your pumpkin in a simple, yet elegant material, such as this black web ribbon to tie the look together. The Ribbon Lady explains how to tie the perfect bow.

Evergreen pumpkin

If you've got a green thumb, this pumpkin planter is for you. It incorporates moss and a variety of your favorite evergreen plants. It's also a lot easier than it looks. Simple Happenstance explains exactly what needs to be done.

Confetti pumpkin

Here's an interesting way to dazzle your guests come Halloween. MadeInADay explains how she made this look stick - all you need is glue, white pumpkins, and confetti.

Bat pumpkin

This design should be on your Halloween pumpkin to-do list. It All Started with Paint explains how.

Decoupage photo pumpkin

You won't get a pumpkin more personalized than this. Grab your favorite family photos and get crafting, Sugar and Charm show you how.

Doughnut pumpkin

If your sweet tooth can't get enough this Halloween, why not try this delicious creation, by DIY Playbook, offering you a creative, calorie-free way to enjoy your sweets.