33 Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Fall

These unique no-carve Pumpkin decorating ideas for fall will spark your creativity. Create one-of-a-kind fall and Halloween pumpkin decorations without the mess.

Image collage of six no carve pumpkins

Pumpkin decorating is such a fun Halloween tradition, but let’s be honest—carving can get messy fast! It can be time-consuming and tricky, especially if you’ve got little ones involved.

That’s why pumpkin decorations without carving is a great alternative. It’s completely mess-free, and you still get to unleash your creativity without the hassle of carving.

No carve decorating is especially great if you’re decorating with kids. It is a stress-free way to let them join in without worrying about sharp tools.

I’m sharing 33 no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that will help you create unique, eye-catching designs. Whether you’re going for something spooky, cute, or even a little fancy, these ideas have you covered. It’s all about thinking outside the box to make your pumpkins stand out.

Unique Mini Pumpkin Ideas

Mini pumpkins are so cute! They’re tiny, their shapes are unique, and you can use them anywhere. Here are some of my favorite mini pumpkin no-carve decorating ideas.

1. DIY Concrete pumpkins by Anika’s DIY Life

Dollar store pumpkins covered in concrete

Look close! These are dollar store pumpkins covered in concrete. This keeps them light while also giving them that gorgeous concrete look!

See the tutorial here.

2. Balloon Dipped Pumpkins by Paper N Stitch Blog

mini pumpkins painted pink and yellow

Looking for a no-carve, no-mess idea for decorating mini pumpkins? For this easy DIY, all you need are balloons.

See the tutorial here.

3. Decoupaged Dollar Store Pumpkins by Jenna Kate at Home

Decoupaged mini pumpkins

Decoupage is a great way to decorate mini pumpkins for fall. To make your own, you need Mod Podge and your favorite paper napkins. Kids will enjoy this as much as carving, and there will be less mess.

See the tutorial here.

4. Bejeweled Turquoise Mini Pumpkins by Dans le Lakehouse

turquoise painted mini pumpkins with jewels

I love this color! Aqua pumpkins and gold-painted stems are a perfect backdrop for rhinestones to bejewel your mini pumpkins.

See the tutorial here.

5. Tissue Paper Mod Podge Pumpkins by Mod Podge Rocks

Tissue paper polka dots mod podged on mini pumpkins

These tissue paper pumpkins are so cute! I love the simple look and how easy they are to make. Use tissue paper in colors you love to make your own.

See the tutorial here.

6. Marbled Mini Pumpkins by Momdot

bright colored mini pumpkins painted with fingernail polish

Marbling color on pumpkins is easy to do and looks like so much fun. What better way to use up those old nail polish colors?

See the tutorial here.

7. Dollar Store Pumpkin Topiary by Our Crafty Mom

mini pumpkin topiaries

Mini pumpkins make great topiaries. Dollar store pumpkins can be painted and stacked to make a great addition to your fall vignette.

See the tutorial here.

Decoupaged Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

8. Boho Pumpkins by Designing Vibes

These easy-to-make pumpkins can be made for any design style by the color of the butterflies you choose. I love the simple design.

See the tutorial here.

9. Doily Pumpkins  by 17 Apart

gold painted doily on an orange pumpkin

If you love doilies, you’ll love this doily pumpkin craft. Paper doilies make this DIY pumpkin decorating craft super easy.

See the tutorial here.

10. No Carve Decoupage Pumpkins by Gold Standard Workshop

3 white pumpkins with flowers decoupaged on them

I love the colorful flowers on these no-carve pumpkins. Pick your favorite wrapping paper and cut out the designs, they’re great for mod podging onto pumpkins.

See the tutorial here.

Unique No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

11. Dollar Store Pumpkin Centerpiece by 2 Bees in a Pod

pumpkins decorated with ostrich feathers

Dollar store pumpkins are fun and easy to decorate. Use them as a centerpiece by adding faux flowers and dressing them up with feathers.

How to make it here.

12. Fun Easy Pumpkin Decorating by Empress of Dirt

White and orange pumpkins decorated with natural items

Use things from nature and around your house to decorate pumpkins. The unique shapes of the squash give them an adorable and comical look when given faces.

How to make them here.

13. Fishnet Covered Pumpkins by The Magic Brush Inc

Orange pumpkin covered with a fishnet stocking

Fishnet stockings and costume jewelry aren’t just for Halloween costumes. They can jazz up a pumpkin and be used on your porch, as a centerpiece, or anywhere else you put up fall decor.

Tutorial here.

14. Ostrich Pumpkins by Design Improvised

White pumpkin decorate with ostrich feathers

Colorful boho ostrich feathers on a white pumpkin are an attention grabber. No ostriches were harmed in the making of this no-carve pumpkin craft.

See how to make it here.

15. No-Carve popcorn pumpkin by Aww Sam

A pumpkin decorated like a bag of popcorn

For all the movie theater popcorn lovers, this no-carve pumpkin idea is for you. Use real popcorn for your pumpkin and choose your color of paint. It’s such a fun idea!

Tutorial here.

16. Melted Crayon Pumpkins by Mom Spark

Melted crayon in different colors on a pumpkin

This pumpkin decorating idea is a great way to use those broken crayons. Kids will love this one! Have them pick their favorite colors, grab a hairdryer, and let them watch their creation come to life.

See how to do it here.

17. Grapevine Wreath Decorated Pumpkins by Town n Country Living

Grapvine wreath and hydrangeas used to decorate white pumpkins

Grapevine is a classic farmhouse and looks great wrapped around pumpkins as a no-carve decorating idea. Add some hydrangea flower for decor that will last all season long.

See how to make it here.

18. DIY Letterboard pumpkin by Shrimp Salad Circus

no carve pumpkin letterboard

Turn a faux pumpkin into a cute letterboard. Imagine the sayings you can put on it all season long.

Tutorial here.

19. Shapie Pumpkins by Boxy Colonial

White pumpkins decorated with sharpie marker

Talk about a budget-friendly fall decor idea. Grab your Sharpie marker and get creative. I love this simple pumpkin decorating idea.

Get inspired to make your own here.

20. No-Carve Spider Pumpkin by Dream a Little Bigger

no carve pumpkin decorated as a spider

Do you love Halloween? You’ll want to add this no-carve spider pumpkin to your porch. Tiny pumpkins are used to make the eyes and chenille stems for the legs.

Full tutorial here.

21. No-Carve Bat Pumpkin by Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

A pumpkin decorated as a bat

If you have a spider, you can’t forget the bat! Black paint and construction paper are all you need to make this no-carve bat pumpkin. It’s a great project for kids.

Tutorial here.

22. Frozen No-Carve Pumpkin by Housewife Eclectic

Frozen no-carve character pumpkins

Everyone loves the movie Frozen. Help your kiddos make their favorite characters into no-carve Frozen pumpkins.

See the tutorial here.

23. No-Carve Pumpkin People by Pretty Providence

White pumpkins with faces

How cute is this guy and these gals? Bows, a hat, and a couple of pairs of used glasses are what you need to make your own people pumpkins.

See the tutorial here.

24. Glow in the Dark Pumpkin by Practically Functional

No carve pumpkin with wolf howling at the wolf graphic glowing in the dark

No-flame, no-carve pumpkin made using paint. Grab your favorite seasonal stencil to create your own glow-in-the-dark pumpkin.

See how to make it here.

Bejeweled and Glittery Pumpkin Ideas

25. Nailhead Trim Pumpkins  by Lovely Indeed

Pumpkins decorated with nailhead trim

Nail head trim is used to make patterns on these industrial-style no-carve pumpkins. Get creative and use your favorite designs to make your own.

See the tutorial here.

26. Puffy Painted Pumpkins by Alisa Burke

Puffy paint used to decorate pumpkins

Bring out your inner artist to make these beautiful pumpkins. Puffy paint accents the designs looking like jewels.

See how to make them here.

27. Glitter Monogrammed Pumpkins by Unoriginal Mom

Monogrammed L on a white pumpkin

Monograms are classy and always a great choice for decorating. Grab your favorite color glitter and monogram that pumpkin instead of carving.

See the tutorial here.

28. DIY Glitter Owl No-Carve Pumpkin by Dwell Beautiful

Glitter owl on a white pumpkin

I love this sweet little glitter owl pumpkin. You can make your own owl stencil using your favorite craft machine, then add glitter.

See the full tutorial here.

29. No Carve Constellation Pumpkin by Shrimp Salad Circus

Choose your groupings of stars and put them on a pumpkin. All you need is a faux pumpkin, white beads, and craft paint to make your own.

Tutorial here.

30. No-Carve Pizza Pumpkins by Atta Girl Says

Pizza top on a pumpkin

This has to be one of the most creative no-carve pumpkin ideas on this list. This pizza pumpkin is so fun and displaying it on a pizza box is genius.

Tutorial to make it here.

31. Drip Painting Pumpkins by Momdot Crafts

The mixing of paint fascinates me, and I love how it all flows together to create this work of art pumpkin.

See how to do it here.

32. DIY Painted Fall Pumpkin by PMQ for Two

flower painted pumpkin

These fall pumpkins are gorgeous. I love all the detail and color. Don’t be afraid to try these no-carve pumpkins, unleash your creativity and give it a try.

See the full tutorial here.

33. Faux Galvanized Pumpkins by Addicted 2 DIY

Turn a plain pumpkin into a galvanized pumpkin using paint. Use your favorite color paints to get this metallic effect.

Tutorial here.


So which one is your favorite no-carve pumpkin decoration? Will you be trying out any of these?
How else do you decorate for Halloween?

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12 Comments

  1. I absolutely love these ideas! Fall is my favorite time of year, and I really enjoy decorating 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It!

    1. You are welcome!! I love how unique it is!

  2. So many inspiring ideas and thanks so much for sharing my pumpkins! 🙂 Happy fall!

  3. These pumpkins are cute, fun, and lovely, and I will be stealing some of these ideas. Thank you!

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