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Boo Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A free printable pumpkin stencil of a small round ghost saying boo with a big oval mouth.
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Make this from your own photo →Turn your pet or family into a stencil like this. First AI stencil free.- Difficulty
- Easy
- Carving time
- 20–40 minutes
- Best pumpkin
- Any size; small 6" works
- Floating pieces bridged
- 6
- Theme
- Ghost
- License
- Free for personal use
About the boo ghost stencil
A small round ghost shouting boo with a big oval mouth: this design is playful, a little silly and perfect for younger carvers who want a ghost that is more funny than frightening.
Because the eyes and mouth sit inside the ghost body, the design needs six bridges to keep them attached. They are short and wide, so even an inexperienced carver can leave them standing with a small saw.
Tips for this design
- Carve on a small round pumpkin; the ghost shape matches it perfectly.
- Add the BOO letters stencil on the back of the same pumpkin.
- Use a poker tool to mark all six bridges before you start cutting.
Carving the boo ghost stencil
Six bridges keep the eyes and the big oval mouth inside the round body. They are short and wide, so the main risk is sawing through one while turning the pumpkin. Poke all six bridge marks first, then cut the mouth, the eyes, and the body loop last.
Cut around the mouth and both eyes first, then the round body outline in one continuous loop. Full transfer guide.
Common mistakes
- Missing a bridge mark and cutting straight across it.
- Choosing a mini pumpkin with a wall too thin for the bridges.
- Making the body loop jagged; it should be one smooth curve.
Make it yours
Add a personal boo: carve this ghost on one side and your pet as an AI stencil on the other, or preview the ghost on a photo of your own pumpkin first.
Boo Ghost stencil questions
Is the boo ghost too fiddly for kids?
Kids can poke the outline. The bridges are wide, but an adult should cut around them.
Can I carve it on a mini pumpkin?
Print the Small size on a pumpkin of at least 6 inches; mini pumpkins have walls too thin for the bridges.
Why does the boo ghost need six bridges?
Its eyes and mouth sit inside the cut-out body, and each needs its own connection to the skin.
Can I add the word BOO?
Yes, carve the BOO letters stencil below it or on the back.
Is it good for preschoolers?
Preschoolers can draw and poke the outline; an adult cuts.
