As families across the North East and beyond celebrated National Pumpkin Day in the run-up to Fright Night itself (Monday, October 31), we asked our artistic readers to get in touch with their best pictures of pumpkin carvings and displays. From classic horror characters to friendly ghosts, animals and more, there are some great ideas here to try out at home.
Whatever your skill set, there is something for everyone to enjoy when it comes to pumpkin carving and other Halloween crafts. From the simple to the intricate, see if one of the designs here inspires you for your own creepy – or, indeed, cute – creation.
Happy Halloween! Keep the pictures coming and share yours with us – along with any Spooky Snaps of frightening fancy dress – on our Facebook page.
49. Give us a tune
Baby Shark! Do do do do do do. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Abby Smith. Photo: Abby Smith
51. Team Pumpkin
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Gemma Elizabeth and Sophie, age two and a half. Photo: Gemma Elizabeth
52. Creepy and kooky
This pumpkin is positively drooling at the thought of Halloween. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Pandora Lou Stewart. Photo: Pandora Lou Stewart