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.

65. Window display
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Sophie Louise Purvis. Photo: Sophie Louise Purvis

66. Spooky sparkle
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Kayleigh Todd. Photo: Kayleigh Todd

67. Like a fairytale
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Lynn Mitchinson. Photo: Lynn Mitchinson

68. Keeping watch
Cross them if you dare ... Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Helen Wyld. Photo: Helen Wyld


