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Ghost and Moon Pumpkin Stencil
A free printable pumpkin stencil of a ghost floating in front of a crescent moon.
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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
- Medium
- Carving time
- 45–90 minutes
- Best pumpkin
- Medium 8" or larger
- Floating pieces bridged
- 4
- Theme
- Ghost
- License
- Free for personal use
About the ghost and moon stencil
A ghost floating in front of a crescent moon: two classic Halloween symbols in one carving. The moon frames the ghost, so the lit pumpkin shows a glowing crescent with a ghost drifting across it.
The ghost overlaps the moon, which creates four small islands that are held by bridges. It is rated Medium because the crescent tips and the ghost tail come close together.
Tips for this design
- Saw the crescent tips slowly; they are the thinnest skin in the design.
- A round pumpkin matches the moon shape.
- Use an orange LED for a harvest-moon glow.
Carving the ghost and moon stencil
Four bridges connect the ghost to the moon where they overlap. Cut the ghost eyes first, then the gaps between ghost and moon, then the crescent tips, and the outer moon edge last. The crescent tips are the thinnest skin in the design.
Cut the ghost’s eyes, then the gap between ghost and moon, then the crescent tips, and the outer moon edge last. Full transfer guide.
Common mistakes
- Cutting the outer moon edge first.
- Breaking a crescent tip by sawing too fast.
- Ignoring the overlap bridges.
Lighting and display
The ghost and moon pumpkin works on a railing or a post, where the moon shape stands against the sky. An orange LED gives a harvest-moon glow; a cool white one makes it ghostly. Pair it with the wavy ghost on a smaller pumpkin. For photos, frame the moon slightly off-center so the ghost seems to drift across it.
Make it yours
Pair it with your own night scene: upload a photo of your pumpkin to see this moon glowing on it, or turn a photo of your dog howling into an AI stencil.
Ghost and Moon stencil questions
Why are there bridges between the ghost and moon?
Where the ghost overlaps the moon, small pieces of skin would float free; the bridges keep them attached.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is Medium. Beginners can manage it at the Large size.
Can I make the moon full?
Carve the full circle and leave the ghost as skin inside it, like the bat and moon design.
Which light works best?
An orange LED for a harvest moon.
Is it suitable for beginners?
At the Large size, yes.
