Every October, we carve pumpkins with my husband’s brother and our sister-in-law.

Every October, I get called out for carving a traditional Jack-O-Lantern. You have to have the classic, right? Everyone else opts for a Dr. Seuss character, scary creature, or something clever and funny.

This October, I might just bring paint and glitter to our annual pumpkin carving get-together. No more traditional Jack-O-Lantern!

I’m loving these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas.

14 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

1. Glitter Dipped from p.s. heart

2. Confetti from Made In a Day

3. Ombré & Triangle from Funkytime

4. Gem Spider from Oopsey Daisey

5. Gilded from Cupcakes & Cashmere

6. Stairway Message from Country Living

7. Thumbtack Art from Kelli Trontel

8. Bookshelf Tree from Country Living

9. Watercolor & Glitter from Nest of Posies

10. Candleholders from Woman’s Day

11. Glitter Monogram from unOriginal Mom

12. Metallic Paint from Real Simple

13. Chalkboard Paint from It’s Overflowing

14. Studded from A Subtle Revelry

Which do you prefer: carving or decorating?
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