Don’t go out and buy one of those pumpkin carving kits with ordinary paper stencils just yet! We browsed the web for the coolest pumpkin decorations and found many that don’t even call for a knife incision in your pumpkin patch friend. Here are some pictures to get your imagination warmed up for some spooky creativity of your own!

Detailed, abstract carving catches attention way more than plain old squinting eyes and a gaping grin. Photo by: http://www.threadbanger.com/post/9704/weekly-diy-roundup-pumpkin-carving

Who says Halloween has to be dark and scary? This pink piggy is too cute to say no to! Photo by: http://nses.hendricks.k12.in.us/support/Pictures.htm

Celebrate the Day of The Dead with colorful painted faces. Photo by: http://flyingsaucerteacup.deviantart.com/art/Day-of-the-Dead-Pumpkin-Heads-178559321?q=sort:time+gallery:flyingsaucerteacup&qo=1

Hungry for a Halloweenie hotdog? Photo by: http://nepalisgreat.com/crazy/best-pumpkin-carving-hallowen/

This precious kitten carving would look purrrrfect on your doorstep. Photo by: http://calgary.virginradio.ca/blog/dani/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10153115

All you need is some spray paint and stencils to make this glam display for inside or outside your home. Photo by: http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2008/09/coming-soon-pretty-up-your-pumpkin.html

Get out some magazines, glue and glitter to make a truly unique collage of your own. Photo by: http://theradioblog.marthastewart.com/2010/10/pumpkin-decorating-contest-2010.html

Impress trick-or-treaters or party guests with this fun display of treats. Photo by: http://inspiremecrafts.wordpress.com/2007/10/27/gotta-make-itlollipop-pumpkin/

Or, of course, you could always just carve yourself a pumpkin boat and paddle away for the whole Halloween weekend! How fun! Photo by: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/399310-unicycle-polo-yes-unicycle-and-the-worlds-other-peculiar-activities