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    Published: Oct 11, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2018 by Anna Luther · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    14 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

    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.

    Looking for alternatives to carving pumpkins this Halloween? We've rounded up 14 fun DIY pumpkin decorating ideas!

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    Looking for alternatives to pumpkin carving? We've rounded up 14 pumpkin decorating ideas!

    1. Glitter Dipped from p.s. heart

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    2. Confetti from Made In a Day

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    3. Ombré & Triangle from Funkytime

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    4. Gem Spider from Oopsey Daisey

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    5. Gilded from Cupcakes & Cashmere

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    6. Stairway Message from Country Living

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    7. Thumbtack Art from Kelli Trontel

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    8. Bookshelf Tree from Country Living

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    13. Chalkboard Paint from It's Overflowing

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    14. Studded from A Subtle Revelry

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