Nothing says autumn like a pumpkin. These cheerful little vegetables seem to be a staple to fall decor and there are so many ways to take them from drab to fab. Gone are the days where carving two triangle eyes and a jagged little mouth make a good pumpkin. In this age, people are painting, gluing and stenciling their pumpkins to make them stand out above the rest.

Here are some great fall decorating ideas that will help you get in the Halloween spirit!

Stenciling

Many people can take a stencil and make a pretty ornate design on their pumpkin. Impress your neighbors by stenciling characters from The Office, Disney Princesses or even President Obama into your pumpkin!