50+ Prize-Worthy No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

No carve pumpkins become more popular each year. And there are lots of good reasons why!

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The problem with real pumpkins is that they don’t last forever. And once a pumpkin is carved, its shelf time will be greatly reduced.

So not only will these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas last much longer than their carved cousins, but if you go for a faux pumpkin, these no-carve ideas can last for years, or even decades to come!

Hudson Blanket Inspired Pumpkins

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Melted Crayons Pumpkin

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Easy Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins

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Tattoo Pumpkins

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Pom Pom Pumpkins

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50+ Prize-Worthy No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

The Heathered Nest

No carve pumpkins become more popular each year. And there are lots of good reasons why!

The problem with real pumpkins is that they don’t last forever. And once a pumpkin is carved, its shelf time will be greatly reduced.

So not only will these no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas last much longer than their carved cousins, but if you go for a faux pumpkin, these no-carve ideas can last for years, or even decades to come!

Hudson Blanket Inspired Pumpkins

Melted Crayons Pumpkin

Easy Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins

Tattoo Pumpkins

Pom Pom Pumpkins

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