10 Sites for Free Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Fall and Halloween are right around the corner which means it's almost time for pumpkin carving! While free-style pumpkin carving can be fun, challenging yourself with a pumpkin carving stencil can produce impressive results. There are several sites on the Internet where you can print free pumpkin carving patterns. This article covers 10 websites for hard Halloween pumpkin carving stencils for skilled carvers.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #1: http://www.fantasypumpkins.com/2008-patterns/obama--hope-pattern.gif Use this stencil to show of your support for our president. This link takes you to a pumpkin carving pattern for President Barrack Obama. It's a picture of him looking off into the distance with the word "HOPE" across the bottom.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #2: http://www.fantasypumpkins.com/2008-patterns/brisinger-pattern.gif This is a pumpkin carving pattern of a dragon. It's very intricate and would take a lot of time, but the finished product would be worth it.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #3: http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/activities/print-popup.asp?dir=stencils&img=face This pumpkin stencil is of a scary owl or demon, or maybe a demon owl. It's eyes are closed and it looks like it's screaming. It's sure to impress and frighten the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #4: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/actCtrImg/c01154910.pdf This link will take you to a pumpkin carving pattern of a tiger's head. This would be the perfect pattern for an animal lover to take on. According to the site, this one will take about two hours.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #5: http://www.biosci.missouri.edu/liscum/halloween/pumps_08/mummy_patt.jpg Ok, this one's just plain scary. This link will take you to a pumpkin carving stencil of a mummy in anguish. It's very realistic looking and downright scary!

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #6: http://www.biosci.missouri.edu/liscum/halloween/pump_patt_07/lugosi.jpg Here's a great stencil of Dracula. It's extremely realistic and looks like it was taken right out of the classic movie.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #7: http://pumpkinglow.com/images/PDFpatterns/angel.pdf This is a great pattern of an angel. This would be good for expressing yourself with pumpkin carving without having to be spooky.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #8: http://pumpkinglow.com/images/PDFpatterns/hawkeye.pdf This link will take you to a pumpkin carving stencil for Alan Alda. I'm not sure why you'd want him on your pumpkin, but it would be a great conversation starter!

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #9: http://pumpkinglow.com/images/PDFpatterns/MichaelJackson.pdf Pay your respects to Michael Jackson with this pumpkin pattern of him. This stencil is a full body shot of him doing one of his famous dance moves.

Hard Pumpkin Carving Stencil #10: http://www.dotcomwomen.com/crafts/halloween/haunted-house-pattern.shtml Get your trick-or-treaters into the spirit of things with this pumpkin stencil of a haunted house. Be careful because it looks easy to mess up!

So, if you're up to the challenge, brave one of these ten Halloween pumpkin carving stencils. It might be best to go ahead and buy several pumpkins, though, because there's a good chance you won't get in on the first try!

If you need detailed instructions on how to use these patterns, I recommend going here.