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12 No-Carve, No-Mess Pumpkin Ideas for Halloween

Skip the sharp knives and pumpkin guts, and try one of these DIY jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween!

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12 No-Carve, No-Mess Pumpkin Ideas for Halloween

A pumpkin with an owl on it
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Tattoo your pumpkin. Photo: iStock

Temporary tattoos

If painting isn't your strong suit, this is another great way to cover a pumpkin in intricate designs. The folks at The Average Patch use florals and sugar skulls to decorate their gourds. While they are indeed beautiful, I think Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle, My Little Pony or whatever other tattoos are lurking around your house will work great too! Try using a white pumpkin to really let the tattoos shine. 

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