So maybe you don’t like to get your hands dirty. Or perhaps you hate how quickly they rot once you cut into them. Whatever the reason, we understand if you prefer not to carve pumpkins. So we’ve gathered up 16 fabulous no-carve ideas for your viewing pleasure. Continue reading to see the rest.  Â
1. Add puffy paint to pumpkins! It’s a super easy, no-fail way to add some drama to any type of gourd. Learn more here. [Photo: Good Housekeeping]
2. String and rope can be pretty embellishments too. Check out this and lots of other ideas here. [Photo:Â A Beautiful Mess]
3. When in doubt, just add lights! Fairy lights will lend a magical touch to your front stoop or entryway. Read more here. [Photo: Woman’s Day]
4. Paper bats give these pumpkins a spooky twist. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: It All Started With Paint]
5. Candy and pumpkins, the essence of Halloween, come together in this fun no-carve pumpkin idea. Get the details here. [Photo: Real Simple]
6. Pineapples are hot right now… learn how to decorate a pumpkin like one here. [Photo: Delineate Your Dwelling]
7. Fishnets even make a pretty pumpkin decoration! Get the how-to here. [Photo: Crab + Fish]
8. Craft store jewels and gemstones are another great no-carve way to embellish pumpkins. Read more here. [Photo: Good Housekeeping]
9. Create a beautiful pumpkin by gluing leaves onto the surface… see this and other ideas here. [Photo: Via All Things Katie Marie]
10. Wire spirals give this one a playful feel. Get the tutorial for this swirl pumpkin here. [Photo: BHG]
11. Confetti pumpkins? Yes please! Get the instructions here. [Photo: Studio DIY]
12. You might also try stenciling a doily pattern onto the surface. Learn about the process here. [Photo: BHG]
13. Turn your pumpkins into woodland creatures using this tutorial. [Photo: Lia Griffith]
14. Check out this uber-spooky pumpkin idea here. [Photo: Rachel Ray Magazine]
15. You’ll never guess how this stunning pumpkin was made… head over here to find out. [Photo: Miss Kris]
16. These donut pumpkins look delicious! Read more here. [Photo: Cosmopolitan]
