Drilled Pumpkins Inspiration

1 With String Lights

Image Source: The Handcrafted Life

The Handcrafted Life has a tutorial on how to use string lights to create a drilled pumpkin lantern.

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2 As a Chic Vase

Image Source: Crafty Nest

Crafty Next has tips on how to drill an ornate design into a pumpkin used as a vase.

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3 A Solar-Powered Marvel

Image Source: Domestic Imperfection

Domestic Imperfection shows how to use a small solar-powered light to create a drilled pumpkin marvel.

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4 As a Lantern With a Consistent Pattern

Image Source: Instagram user courtgess

Different-sized drill bits can help make interesting new patterns.

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5 As a Lollipop Holder

Image Source: Simply Designing

Simply Designing shows how to use a small drill bit to create small holes in a pumpkin, which can be used as a lollipop holder!

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6 A Floral Touch

Image Source: Instagram user crissandra

The use of a thin bit can help create ornate floral patterns.

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7 Something Nautical

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Create the pattern of your dreams using a stencil or by drilling freehand.

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8 As a Ghoulish Greeting

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Drills can also be used to spell out any kind of ghoulish greeting.

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9 Drilled Patterns

Image Source: Modern Vintage Events

Modern Vintage Events has a primer on how to use different-sized drill bits to create a variety of patterns.

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10 Constellation Pumpkins

Image Source: Mad in Crafts

The team at Mad in Crafts got celestial and used a drill to make stars on constellation pumpkins.

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11 A Variety of Different Colors and Shapes

Image Source: 17 Apart

The duo at 17 Apart used drills to create a lovely display on their stoop.

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12 A Doily Pumpkin

Image Source: Creating Laura

Creating Laura layered a doily on top of a drilled pumpkin for an elegant look.

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13 All White

Image Source: The Wonder Forest

The Wonder Forest went with an all-white palette.

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