It's that time of year again where it's all about pumpkin spice and everything nice. And while those orange gourds seem to turn up in just about everything tasty during the fall months (we can practically smell pumpkin bread baking right now), they also make for cheerful, cozy decor. So much so that a slew of expecting parents use the fruit as the perfect little messenger for revealing the news that they have a little pumpkin of their own on the way. Seriously, is there anything cuter than capturing nature's autumnal bounty while making such an exciting announcement? We're hard-pressed to think of something better.
Then again, we're all about the pumpkin.
From the sweet to the sentimental to the slightly sarcastic and silly, parents have offered up a bunch of different pregnancy announcement ideas on Pinterest that make us swoon with pumpkin envy. Carving skills are a bonus, but not always necessary when creating the ideal setup to be photographed for either a printed mailing or digital image for social media.
If this isn't a first child, it's also fun to get the rest of the brood in on the announcement action. Pumpkins for the entire family! And these creative families definitely prove it. From simply carved pumpkins to elaborately stages shoots, these announcements are perfect for pumpkin-obsessed families. There's really never been a better moment to capitalize on that love of the p-u-m-p-k-i-n than right now, before everyone has had all of the PSLs they can handle for the season.
Perfect Patch
Looks like someone's pumpkin patch is growing! And, see, all it takes to show a bun in the oven (er…pumpkin) is to carve a circle in one gourd.
They've Got Skills
Holy moly! This growing family has pumpkin carving skills to the max and we are so hear for it. What a precious way to share big news.
And Baby Makes Three
Mr., Mrs., and Baby make a splash all without even touching a carving knife. Now this use of props is our kind of craft.
Chalk It Up
Pumpkins and chalkboards? Sing it with us: "These are a few of our favorite things." Truly a win-win for a super-sweet pregnancy announcement.
Sibling Pride
Put big sister center stage on the pregnancy announcement to make her feel extra special, but also get the point across. Looks like those were some pretty spectacular years for this family.
Happy Gourds
Those are the happiest pumpkins around. And an easy-peasy craft to do, too!
Fall In Line
The patch is growing! All that's needed is a permanent marker and a few sweet baby necessities to make this announcement as adorable as can be.
Puppy Love
Give the fur babies some love in the announcement while sharing the news of the new addition. This loving image shows just how important the pup is to the growing family.
Sweet and Simple
A simple and sweet way to get straight to the point, this pumpkin pregnancy announcement gives us the warm fuzzies. We can just feel the love from the parents-to-be.
A Shoe-In
Tiny baby shoes amp up this already adorable pregnancy announcement. This idea is sure to get a lot of oohs and aahs from family and friends.
Bump It Up
The dad-to-be gets a bump of his own thanks to this mighty pumpkin. The black-and-white filter gives the announcement a nostalgic feel.
Disney Darlings
When a growing family loves all things Disney, they decorate their pumpkins like Mickey and Minnie. Look at how sweet the baby looks in Mama Minnie's "tummy."
Double Excitement
When there's twice as much excitement to share, express it with two tiny pumpkins. What a surprise this twins announcement turned out to be!
Three Cheers
Mom and dad have to pose with this pumpkin work of art to announce their impending bundle. Spooky and sweet all rolled into one. Perfect for the season.
Proof Positive
Glittery gourds and a positive pregnancy test is really all that's needed to announce there's a bun in the oven this fall. A Clear Blue Easy has never been used more cleverly.
Doggone Perfect
It's easy to up the ante on cuteness of any pregnancy announcement when the dogs are involved. These two pups look like they'll be fabulous fur siblings.
Prime Time Pumpkin
When Grey's Anatomy actress Camilla Luddington wanted to announce her big news, she used a pumpkin and a dreamy expression to do it. It's golden gourd perfection.
Pumpkins for Days
Sometimes one pumpkin just isn't enough to convey the excitement. Sometimes an announcement requires pumpkins as far as the eye can see.
Pumpkin Family
Adorn each pumpkin with an accessory that depicts a member of the family, setting the scene for the pregnancy announcement. This lineup spells out the big news perfectly.
Trick or Treat
Capitalizing on Halloween, this pregnancy announcement is pure sweetness (no tricks here). Beautifully designed with no photography required.
Crack Up
What better way to "crack" the news to loved ones than with a pumpkin-designed egg? Bet the grandma-to-be who received this loved it.
Pink or Blue
Add a gender reveal surprise to a pumpkin pregnancy announcement. What's it gonna be — a boy or a girl?
Initial It
Keep it classy with mom and dad's initials and a nod to baby with a miniature pumpkin. Elegant and simple.
Fall Decor
When mom and dad are feeling camera shy, let the decor do the talking alongside the favorite fruit of the fall season. This quaint idea is a keeper.
Team Spirit
What goes better with pumpkins and fall than football season? This family snuck a little team spirit when sharing their big news.
Go Blue
Knock two pieces of news out of the park with a pregnancy announcement and a gender reveal at the same time. That glossy baby blue pumpkin speaks volumes.
Hands and Hearts
Baby is already receiving a whole lot of love, so share in the good news with these loving hand-print pumpkins. This is one family that's ready to grow.
Flowery Frills
Between the feminine font and floral backdrop, this pumpkin pregnancy announcement really nails it. Rustic and sweet, this one is frame-worthy.
Straight to the Point
There's nothing left to the imagination here. Our pumpkin carvers get straight to the point with their exciting news.
Big Year
Again, there's no need to get crazy with the carving skills. This simple and lovely idea outlines the years each family member was born (including the upcoming addition).
Feeling Blue
In lieu of a real pumpkin, this blue trick-or-treat basket quite literally does the trick taking center stage to perform a gender reveal. The woodsy backdrop gives it a truly fall feel.
Pretty Pumpkin
So quaint and lovely, this announcement takes a different approach to the traditional pumpkin carve. We'd recommend grabbing a stencil to replicate the look as opposed to attempting to draw it freehand.
Sneaker Style
Someone's about to runaway with mommy and daddy's hearts and she already has the kicks with which to do it. Go, baby, go!
Pumpkin Preview
A little bit regal with the cursive font and design, this is going to be one stylish baby. The use of black and white with just a hint of pumpkin orange is a fun design choice.
Sweet Surprise
When there are two pumpkins on the way, these sweet treats are the perfect way to celebrate. Is anyone else suddenly hungry for cake?
Park It
Take advantage of the crisp, beautiful weather by bringing pumpkins to the park for the perfect photo op. The gorgeous setting will breathe even more life into the photo.
Vintage Appeal
Give a pregnancy announcement a dash of nostalgia with a Polaroid filter and the big news. All one really needs is a pumpkin and a pacifier to get the job done.
Cute Carvings
Say it with little hand and footprints! How cute is this take on the announcement pumpkin carve?
Peek-a-Boo Pumpkin
It's hard to imagine a prouder big brother. And that peek-a-boo pumpkin is pretty darn cute, too.
Perfect Pair
The parents-to-be team up for this breaking news about their little pumpkin. Fall is bringing new beginnings for this pair.
