7 Creative Non-Carved Pumpkin Designs

BAY CITY, Mich. – Who says you have to carve pumpkins this Halloween? Give your pumpkins the fun and festive treatment they deserve with these 7 creative non-carved pumpkin designs. Not only will you eliminate the mess of Jack-O-Lantern carving, but your pumpkins will stand out through all of October and won't rot nearly as fast as they normally would! Plus, these pumpkin designs are ideal for crafting with young children so that they can participate without the risk of being around any sharp knives or cutting tools. Give these creative designs a try this Halloween season!

1. Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin

No matter what your favorite flavor of ice cream is, this fun twist on a typical pumpkin is a creative way to show off your artistic ability this year! 

Materials Needed: 1-2 small pumpkins, construction paper, craft paint, cardboard, Sharpie

Difficulty: Easy

2. String Art Moon Pumpkin

For a truly authentic Halloween-themed decoration, this string art moon pumpkin is full of the spooky spirit you know and love in October!

Materials Needed: Black Craft Pumpkin, acrylic craft paint, glue sticks, light effects floss

Difficulty: Easy

3. Chalk Paint Pumpkin

Not everything has to be painted the old-fashioned way! This cool and creative pumpkin design is brought to life with chalk paint to create a fun and eye-catching look.

Materials Needed: Decor paint, decor blossom stencil, decor brush, clear wax

Difficulty: Medium

4. Candy Corn Pumpkin

If you're a fan of candy corn, you'll definitely want to make these cute and fun pumpkins! They only take a few minutes and will perfectly compliment the rest of your Halloween decorations!

Materials Needed: Pumpkins, tape, white spray paint, yellow spray paint

Difficulty: Easy

5. Galaxy Jack-O-Lantern

Want to craft a truly out-of-this-world decoration? This galaxy-patterned Jack-O-Lantern is sure to impress your friends, family, and trick-or-treaters this October with its stellar design!

Materials Needed: Black pumpkin (painted or fake), multicolored craft paint, Christmas lights, power drill with various sized bits

Difficulty: Hard

6. Spiderweb Pumpkin

Going for a spooky look this year? Spiderweb pumpkins are creative, fun, and only take a few minutes to craft!

Materials Needed: Patterning tape, pumpkin, foam pouncer, craft paint

Difficulty: Medium

7. Chevron Pumpkin

Want to make an easy and enjoyable pumpkin design? Make everyone's favorite Halloween decoration stand out with a stylish chevron pattern!

Materials Needed: Tape, spray paint

Difficulty: Easy

Avoid the potential of rotten pumpkins before Halloween actually rolls around this year with these 7 creative non-carved pumpkin designs! You'll have the most unique pumpkins on the block that will be sure to impress trick-or-treaters! While you're out and about getting supplies for your pumpkin crafting, use our Fall Car Care guide to check up on your vehicle's important components. You'll be thankful you did when the snow starts to fall! If you have a busy day ahead of you but need your vehicle serviced, use our Graff Xpress Service to get your vehicle taken care of right away! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about your vehicle's important components, check up on our Service FAQ for more information!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

BAY CITY, Mich. – Pumpkin-flavored everything is great and all, but nothing gets you into the Halloween spirit like carving pumpkins! Whether you love a classic jack-o-lantern or you like to get creative with ideas from Pinterest, there's no better way to get in the spooky spirit! We understand that searching for the perfect DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving or Decorating Idea can turn into a never ending search, so we gathered up all of our favorites so that you can get right to the fun part!

If just carving a pumpkin is more your speed, flip things on their side this year. We love this different take on a freaky face carving that utilizes the pumpkin's stem as the nose!

Or, just remove the stem all together! These decorative patterned pumpkins are a beautiful way to spice up your fall decor, and you'll be able to showcase a larger candle to offer more light.

Get classy with your pumpkin and paint a glitter monogram on a solid background. This example uses a white/gold theme, but you can mix it up according to your color preferences!

If you like the idea of lettered pumpkins, but want to take yours to the next level, why not leave a message! Grab a truck load of pumpkins and let your message be heard! You could even stick to a simple Boo! if you don't want a lengthy message.

Feeling creative? Don't let your paint be limited to just a letter, go crazy with colors and designs like these geometric and ombre examples!

Curve ball! Who says you have to carve a pumpkin? We love this carved pineapple to channel our tropical dreams, but you could also do the same with a gourd, watermelon, etc!

We hope these DIY Halloween pumpkin carving & decorating ideas have sparked your creativity and will help you be the most crafty witch on the block! Whatever you do this Halloween, we want you and your family to be safe. Make sure to take care of your car this season so you can be safe through fall and into winter. Visit our Fall Car Care pages today for a closer look at suggested vehicle seasonal care. Also take a look at our routine maintenance page for a review of your car's needs year-round. If you are ready to schedule your fall car care service appointment, you can visit us online or give us a call at (989) 684-4411 and one of our certified technicians will be happy to help!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Pumpkin Carving Ideas

BAY CITY, Mich.- Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for Truck and Treat at Graff Bay City! But it also means that it's time to carve your pumpkin and put it on display for the neighborhood to see! If you're unsure about how spooky you want your design to be this year, take a look at our Pumpkin Carving Ideas below or check out our Fall Frenzy Pinterest Board for more ideas!

Whether you're a professional pumpkin carver that can whip up an impressive design, or if you like to stick with the basic jack-o-lantern look, there are plenty of creative pumpkin carving ideas this year! The great thing is that with the internet, you can usually print out a stencil of your design to make carving a little easier.

If you want to do something a little different this year, try using multiple pumpkins to create a festive scene or to write a saying like in the photos below. You can also use a drill to carve little holes all over your pumpkin for a lantern effect!

Or, if you want to take the more creative route, no need to carve at all. Get out your craft supplies and let your imagination run wild! Utilize buttons, sequins, thumb tacks, puffy paint, etc. to design a truly unique pumpkin.

But don't miss out on the most original of them all! We will have airbrush pumpkins at our Truck and Treat event on Halloween! Stop by for tons of fun and we can also help you find the perfect perfect vehicle to tote all that candy home at our Bridgeport Area Chevrolet Dealership and Used Car Dealership! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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