Have the best JACK-o-lantern on the block. Pumpkin decorating from classic, to complicated even classy!

Everyone has their own idea of what Halloween should be and pumpkin carving/decorating is a huge part of it.  If you are like me, you think the process of hollowing them out is kind of gross so here are some carving ideas from classic to classy “no carve” options too that can make you this excited about Halloween!

Everybody Loves a Classic or Themed Classic

Traditional always works, it’s easy and effective and not too upsetting when the kid up the street smashes the darn thing on Devil’s night. Here are some basic tips

The Classic Upgrade
Still pretty classic but may incorporate some advanced carving techniques or a character or theme.

Who ya gonna call? #ghostbusters Tis' the season #jackolantern #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #halloween

A photo posted by Shannon (@ohayres) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:56pm PDT

Joel got me a pumpkin. I used my pumpkin carving skills to carve it. 'Cause I do whatever I feel like. #pumpkincarving #halloween #napoleondynamite #ineedmychapstickmylipshurtreallybad

A photo posted by Saczas (@saczas) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:24pm PDT

Super Scary And Kinda Gross

I was going to put this up a category, but haha Trump is scary and  gross.

Trumpkin! Aaahhhh!!! #trickortreat #pumpkincarving #halloween #spooky #crazy #prillyspantry

A photo posted by PrillysPantry (@prillys_pantry) on Oct 10, 2016 at 11:52pm PDT

Pumpkin carving done today #pumpkin #3dpumpkincarving #pumpkincarving #facecarving #halloween #jackolantern

A photo posted by javier badillo (@jr.vbtattoo) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:13pm PDT

Finally got to #dremel a pumpkin! I was covered from head to toe with orange pumpkin dust but the process was so fun! #zombie #pumpkincarving #dremelpumpkincarving #happyhalloween #tistheseason

A photo posted by Donna M. Nelson (@wilddurna) on Oct 10, 2016 at 12:55pm PDT

Pretty Classy and No Carve!!!

I mean, does it get any cuter?! #MadeWithMichaels by @deVitaDesigns #regram

A photo posted by Michaels Stores (@michaelsstores) on Oct 10, 2016 at 12:08pm PDT

Sis has her favorite Halloween flowers on the blog today. This pretty floral moon pumpkin is by @themerrythought.

A photo posted by Twink + Sis by Laurén & Marlan (@twinkandsis) on Oct 4, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

Witchin' hour. #Halloween #PrettyPumpkin #IfIWasAPumpkin #Fall #Potd #DatPumpkinDoe

A photo posted by LydiaMarya (@lydiamarya) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:45am PDT

I love having friends with pretty handwriting that can turn a @michaelsstores pumpkin into pretty mantle decor. Thanks @tedibaird!! #madewithmichaels #falldecor #prettypumpkin

A photo posted by Beth Schumacher (@campcreatellc) on Sep 25, 2016 at 11:16am PDT