No-Carve Pumpkin Inspiration

Well, I am chalking it up to pandemic fatigue + terrible weather. I have not been motivated to carve pumpkins this year. Here’s the RBG tribute pumpkin I carved last year. Can I pretend I just carved it?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg carved pumpkin; image by Christine Koh

This is the no judgment zone so if you haven’t carved pumpkins or are daunted by the time involved (variable depending on design), the mess (real no matter what), and the potential for injury (also real, if you use paring knives like we do), and the forecast (seriously, look outside right now) don’t fret because thanks to some of my Internet friends, I’m going to hook you up with some awesome no-carve pumpkin inspiration!

Fingerprint Art Pumpkins

Seriously, how adorable are these fingerprint art pumpkins? They’re a great reminder that simplicity and repetition to create a pattern can result in an awesome visual effect.

Fingerprint art pumpkins; image courtesy of Handmade Charlotte

Acrylic Paint Pumpkins

I love the elegant color gradients on these acrylic paint pumpkins.

Acrylic paint pumpkins; image courtesy of Mom Advice

Chalk Paint Pumpkins

Also in the realm of classy pumpkin effects: these chalk paint pumpkins.

Chalk paint pumpkins; image courtesy of Pretty Extraordinary

Glam Glitter Pumpkins

Get your glam on with these ridiculously cute glitter pumpkins!

Glam glitter pumpkins; image courtesy of Handmade Charlotte

Emoji Pumpkins

Communicate your current feels via these emoji pumpkins.

Emoji pumpkins; image courtesy of Alpha Mom

Pumpkin Party

Want to go smaller in scale with your pumpkin painting? Assemble a cute pumpkin party.

Pumpkin party; image courtesy of Handmade Charlotte

Thumbtack Pumpkins

For a different approach, consider these budget thumbtack pumpkins. So glam!

Thumbtack pumpkins; image courtesy of Mom Advice