25 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Carving pumpkins isn’t exactly easy work. From the gutting of the pumpkin, to the actual stenciling and carving, it can take hours to create the perfect pumpkin. Then, when it’s all said and done, it lasts about 5 days before it starts to rot attract bugs! Carving pumpkins is messy, and can even be dangerous with the large knives.

This year, skip carving the pumpkins and decorate instead! These no-carve pumpkins are perfect for fall and Halloween, plus they will last a whole lot longer! Here are 25 ideas to get you started.

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Tiny Message Pumpkins: A sweet, simple pumpkin

Blue Porcelain Pumpkin: A fancy and elegant pumpkin

Teal Mummy Pumpkin: So easy the kids can make it

Minion Pumpkin: Every kid will love this pumpkin

Floral Moon Pumpkin: It’s too pretty to put outside!

Spray Paint Pumpkins: Get your creative groove on.

Watercolor Pumpkins: Every girl will love these pumpkins

DIY Pun-kins: Love these funny pumpkins

Confetti Pumpkins: The glitter makes these pumpkins so pretty.

Make this Gather With A Grateful Heart Pumpkin using a Cricut or Silhouette Machine. Don’t have one? No problem! Print the printable and frame it! by Moritz Fine Designs

Cinderella Butterfly Pumpkin: Watch out for midnight!

Dripping Paint Pumpkin: Don’t worry about being messy

Copper Herringbone Pumpkins: These tiny pumpkins are adorable

Animal Print Pumpkin: For all you animal lovers

Washi Tape Pumpkin: These are definitely no-mess pumpkins

Color Dipped Pumpkins: Bold and stylish pumpkins

Decoupaged Pumpkins: These pumpkins have a vintage look

Neon Paint Dipped Pumpkins: Love the color contrast on these pumpkins

Painted Mini Pumpkin Patch: Another chance to be creative

Sharpie Owl Pumpkin: Everyone will compliment this pumpkin

Sharpie Pumpkins: Make these pumpkins with supplies you already have

Sequined Pumpkins: This pumpkin brings out your inner ballerina

Teal Pumpkin: Perfect for kids with food allergies

Glitter Pumpkins: Cute and simple pumpkins

Candy Corn Pumpkin: A perfect representation of the season

Looking for the best place to put your newly decorated pumpkins? The front porch just might be the perfect spot. Add the pumpkin to one of these many adorable front porch decorating ideas.