Whether you're looking for a spooky pumpkin, a pretty pumpkin, a no-carve pumpkin or something intricate to carve, these stencils will help you jazz up your jack-o'-lantern
<h1>6 STEPS TO A PERFECT PUMPKIN</h1><br />
<b>1</b> Using a photocopier, enlarge your stencil of choice to the ideal size for your pumpkin and print it onto cardstock or a piece of acetate. <br />
<b>2</b> Carefully cut out the stencil interior using an X-acto knife—parents only!—pulling the knife toward you. Fix tears with tape. Try to keep cuts clean. <br />
<b>3</b> If you plan to carve or etch your pumpkin, hollow it out at this stage. Tightly tape the stencil onto a clean pumpkin with masking tape. <br />
<b>4</b> Trace the design onto the pumpkin with a thin black marker. Remove and trace stencil on other sides of the pumpkin, too. <br />
<b>5</b> <b>NO-CARVE OPTION</b> Remove the stencil and fill in the designs using a paintbrush and black or dark-green acrylic paint. Let dry, then repaint designs until you reach the desired darkness. <br />
<b>CARVE OPTION</b> You can either use an X-acto knife to etch off only the orange skin of your pumpkin, or, if the design is large enough, carve all the way through using a sharp knife. <br />
<b>6</b> Put pumpkin on the porch and wow the neighbourhood!<br />
<h1>Floral Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/images/CF_halloween06_1.pdf"> Floral Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Blossom Pumpkin Stencil</h1> <br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/images/CF_halloween06_2.pdf"> Blossom Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Ivy Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/images/CF_halloween06_3.pdf"> Ivy Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Batty Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_bat.pdf"> Batty Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Spooky Skull Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_skull.pdf">Spooky Skull Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Spider Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_spider.pdf">Spider Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Spider Web Etching Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_spiderweb.pdf">Spider Web Etching Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Fall Foliage Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_autumn.pdf">Fall Foliage Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Catty Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_cat.pdf">Catty Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Scary Face Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_scary.pdf">Scary Face Pumpkin Stencil</a>
<h1>Candelabra Pumpkin Stencil</h1><br />
<p><b>PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:</b> Save the printable stencil to your computer by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As”. Or, click the link to open a printable PDF in a new window, and choose “Save File” in your browser tool. Once saved to your computer, print the file on standard paper at desired size.</p><br />
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<a href="http://media.canadianfamily.ca/pdf/stencil_candelabra.pdf">Candelabra Pumpkin Stencil</a><br />
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<p>Looking for more great pumpkin ideas? Check out these <a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/slideshows/halloween-pumpkin-projects/halloween-pumpkin-projects_76559/">three great no-carve options</a>.</p>
