Because carving a pumpkin is too difficult and too messy!

1. These “fresh to death” 90s-inspired pumpkins covered in homemade stickers.

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Peep the DIY tutorial here.

2. This self-care queen who understands the benefits of a detoxifying clay mask.

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3. These easy and totally on-trend “terrazzo tile” pumpkin designs.

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Get the step-by-step instructions on LaurenConrad.com.

4. These monochromatic Jack Be Little pumpkins jazzed up with paint pens.

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A DIY project anyone can tackle. Check out the tutorial here.

5. These quirky pastel pumpkins with painted faces.

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Templates for the faces are included in the tutorial, which you can follow here.

6. This personalized address pumpkin that adds instant curb appeal.

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7. Or these gourd-geous Chinoiserie pumpkins for those who aren’t afraid of a challenge.

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8. These whimsical gold leaf and splatter paint pumpkins.

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9. These shimmering celestial pumpkins made with holographic self-adhesive vinyl.

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10. These en-deering mini pumpkins featuring eucalyptus antlers.

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Get the easy-to-follow instructions here.

11. And this hilarious pun-kin in a metallic finish.

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12. These temporary tattoo pumpkins that take all of five minutes to complete.

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Get your Mod Podge ready. Step-by-step instructions can be found here.

13. These kid-friendly fingerprint pumpkins that are cute as can be.

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A fun collaborative project for the whole family. Full instructions can be found here.

14. This tropical decoupage pumpkin made from upcycled wrapping paper.

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15. These elaborate henna-style designs crafted by hand.

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16. These painted stem pumpkins with macabre messages scrawled across them.

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Read the three-step instructions here.

17. Or this colorful and creepy pumpkin covered in painted plastic spiders.

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18. This not-so-prickly cactus pumpkin that only requires a couple of accessories.

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19. This pumpkin spice latte that honors everyone’s favorite seasonal beverage.

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20. This pink gingham pattern that’s perfectly preppy.

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21. And finally, these floral, polkadot and stripe printed pumpkins that make for an eclectic mix.

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