Creative designs include adding raised elements like wooden vines or leaves, painting geometric or abstract patterns, or carving intricate designs like swirls or fall motifs. You can also stencil words like “Harvest” or “Thankful” on the pumpkins. Mixing different sizes and colors of wood pumpkins in a display creates a layered look. Incorporating metallic paint or faux wood grain techniques adds sophistication, while chalkboard paint lets you customize messages.