Create a show-stopping pumpkin that will wow your friends and family this Halloween season. Whether you are hosting a Halloween party or just want to add some festive flair to your porch, these pumpkin carving ideas will deliver a major impact. From classic designs to creative twists, we have gathered together a collection of creative and inspiring last-minute pumpkin carving ideas that are sure to impress!

These last-minute pumpkin carving ideas will be sure to please, helping you find the inspiration you need for Halloween night. So grab your favorite pumpkin carving tools and get to carving! TIP: When your pumpkins start to look like they are shriveled, you can submerge the pumpkin in water for a few hours, and it will absorb a lot of water to look fresher again. Another method is to coat all the cuts and the inside with Vaseline to seal in moisture. You can also use Dr. Bronners inside pumpkins, as it keeps them from rotting as fast.

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1. Little Pumpkin House.

Carve one pumpkin or a grouping of pumpkins this Halloween. Each family member can create their own pumpkin, whether it be spooky, funny, or even a cute pumpkin house. Pumpkin seeds are cleverly hot glued to the front door and windows for a charming finishing touch. (via @bylaurenmcdermott / Instagram)

2. Pumpkin Goblins.

Have some fun with your pumpkin carving with these pumpkin goblins, each with their own unique personality. Add sharp fangs for the teeth and carve some pumpkin ears. Use the stems of the pumpkins or a faux snake “tongue” for added creepiness. Add hairdos onto your pumpkins using plants such as the “Sensitive Fern” for the porcupine-looking pumpkin and green and pink hydrangea flowers for a touch of whimsy. (via @fairytaleevolution/ Instagram)

3. Spa Day Pumpkin.

If you don’t want to carve a pumpkin this year, try your hand at painting your pumpkin. For this spa-day pumpkin, add a facial mask using blue acrylic paint and pink for the lips. Add some fake eyelashes and finish with a white hand towel wrapped around its pumpkin head.  (via @missmothership / Instagram)

4. Pumpkin Jail Break.

This playful pumpkin trio features a creative twist on classic carvings: a mischievous pumpkin “behind bars,” a yellow pumpkin with a toothy grin, and a gray pumpkin with a surprised expression. Each has a unique personality that will make a great pumpkin display on your front porch this Halloween. (via @cecinnystate/ Instagram)

5. Magical Witch’s Cottage.

Wow your trick-or-treaters with this magical pumpkin, featuring miniature furniture, fairy lights, and spooky decorations, You can find these miniature dollhouse furniture, spiders, broom, and other accessories at craft stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Notice the carved trees on either side of the pumpkin.  (via @minifairygarden / Instagram)

6. Monogram Halloween Pumpkin.

Carve your family’s initial on your pumpkin and set it outside your front door. You can hollow out the inside and carve right through the pumpkin if you want the initial illuminated. (via @marshalltowncompany)

7. She Was Warned.

This scary pumpkin will be sure to frighten your trick-or-treaters. To re-create this spooky scene, all you need is some thrift store shoes, socks, and pants. For the leg, try cutting a pool noodle down to size. You will also need some fake stage blood to pour over the pantleg, shoe, and large pumpkin. Add Halloween pumpkin lights that have a remote/timer to the inside of the pumpkins so that they cast a spooky glow when the sun goes down. (via @the_voodoo_sauce / Reddit)

8. Spooky Jack-O’-Lantern.

For this eerie pumpkin, you will need fake blood and fake glass shards to insert into the side of the pumpkin. You will also need some green slime for the pumpkin nose. The black around the eyes and skin is done by using a black pigment powder and smearing it around the eyes and in the pumpkin creases to give it some spooky accents. (via @mitchellangelo86 / Reddit)

9. Painted Face Pumpkin.

Get creative this Halloween by doing a mixture of painting and carving on your pumpkin. Carve out a pair of eyes and an upside-down heart for the nose. Use acrylic paint for your design. You may wish to trace out your design with a pencil or black felt pen before painting. For the dots, use the back of your paintbrush and dip it into the paint. Add some faux flowers into the hallowed out lid of your pumpkin. (via @Nickidemous420 / Reddit)

10. Starry Sky Pumpkin.

If you are inspired by the stars, then this pumpkin is for you! The little holes were made by drilling them in with a cordless screwdriver using different sized drilling heads. You can also use a set of hand drills. Use stencils to draw on the stars and moon or pumpkin stainless steel stencils. (via @Responsible_Kale3540 / Reddit)

11. Creepy Eyed Pumpkin.

This creepy-eyed pumpkin will really hit the “wow factor” this Halloween. Carving and painting will be needed to create this awesome pumpkin. Oranges were used for the eyes (you can also use golf balls), and the inside of the eye sockets of the pumpkin was also painted. The teeth were hand-molded with translucent polymer clay. You can also buy pre-made plastic or wooden cocktail sticks or toothpicks. (via @Atrampoline / Reddit)

12. Scarred Pumpkin Man.

Carve a scarred pumpkin with some gruesome stitches! The trick is to not cut all the way through for the scars but only carve the outermost layer to let some light filter through. Then, make small holes using a handheld drill to do the stitching.⁠ (via @panduroofficial / Instagram)

13. Cat and Mouse Pumpkins.

These cute and creative cat and mouse pumpkins perfectly complement each other. Sit them in your window, on your front porch, or even on a console table in your entryway. Don’t forget your remote-controlled LED lights to illuminate your pumpkins for Halloween. (via @clareyoungs / Instagram)

14. Stitched Jack-O’-Lantern.

For this spooktacular pumpkin, carve a large gaping mouth and insert tons of toothpicks for the scare factor. Add some fake blood around the mouth and teeth. You can also add a fake limb in the mouth to make it extra spooky! For the eyes, use twine and a large needle. TIP: Instead of twine, use dried asparagus fern vines, if you can find some, it ups the creepy factor. (via @nightshiftghoul / Reddit)

15. Scary Pumpkin Man.

Get creative with your pumpkin carving with this scary pumpkin man. A large gaping mouth that is painted black around the edges shows off jagged teeth. Use white cardstock to create the jagged teeth and insert pieces into the pumpkin flesh of the gaping mouth. Paint the interior of the eye sockets and the nose with black paint. Affix creepy eyes with toothpicks. (via @SavagePotatoBoy / Reddit)

16. Frightened Pumpkin.

Carve out a frightened face on your pumpkin, showing off his teeth. The gaping mouth and large eyes will look spooky when they are illuminated. Add plastic straws inserted into the top of the pumpkin for the hair. (via @connellcurleyinsuranceagency / Instagram)

17. Oh My Gourd.

These smiling pumpkins will welcome your trick-or-treaters up to your front porch for some awaiting treats. If you are short on time, you can use simple and free pumpkin carving patterns to help you with your creative pumpkin design.  (via @kitchendiary._ / Instagram)

18. Attack Of The Pumpkins.

The classic pumpkin-eating-a-pumpkin is always a fun and creative pumpkin carving project to do with your family. All you need is a large and mini orange pumpkin along with some mini white pumpkins and some carving tools. (via Mandy Hendricks / Pinterest)