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No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas, Because GLITTER

Put down the knife.
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Senior Editor, HuffPost

Sure, you can carve one into any shape and size, but sometimes a pumpkin calls for something else. Enter paint, garland, glitter, flowers and anything else you could possibly stick on a gourd. Spoiler alert: there are many options.

If you still feel like your Halloween set-up is incomplete without a jack-o-lantern, here are 40 free stencils to carve your way through October. In the meantime, check out the list below for some sans-knife inspiration. With your pumpkin, you can...

1
Add some chalkboard paint.
Delia Creates
Learn this DIY chalkboard pumpkin project from Delia Creates.
2
Create a centerpiece.
Liz Marie Blog
Learn how to make to make this basket o' pumpkins centerpiece at Liz Marie Blog.
3
Make it a disco ball.
Dave Hax
Learn how to create Dave Hax's pumpkin disco ball in the video above.
4
Wrap them in garlands.
A Beautiful Mess
Learn how to wrap fall garland around pumpkins from A Beautiful Mess.
5
Create a mod-inspired collection.
4 Men 1 Lady
Learn how to make mod-painted pumpkins at 4 Men 1 Lady.
6
Add some flowers and glitter.
Homey Oh My!
Learn how to create floral and glitter pumpkins at Homey Oh My!
7
Paint on your house or apartment number.
A Beautiful Mess
Learn how to paint on numbers with ease at A Beautiful Mess.
8
Dress it up in fishnet stockings.
crab fish
Learn how to create this fancy fishnet pumpkin at crab + fish.
9
Add fabric paint for a colorful decoration.
A Beautiful Mess
Learn how to create this colorful design at A Beautiful Mess.
10
Use gold leaf paint.
A Beautiful Mess
Learn how to create this pattern using gold leaf paint at A Beautiful Mess.
11
Or opt for gold spray paint.
4 Men 1 Lady
Learn how to create this design at 4 Men 1 Lady.
12
Zig and zag.
crab fish
Learn how to create this painted zig-zag pumpkin at crab + fish.

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