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.
5. Skeleton
A horse's skeleton was the inspiration for this carving. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Katie Gray. Photo: Katie Gray
6. Young artist at work
Elodie, age 2, shows off her pumpkin creation! Well done! Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Laura Forbes and Elodie. Photo: Laura Forbes
7. Always watching
This pumpkin has both of its beady eyes on you ... Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Sue Tomlinson. Photo: Sue Tomlinson
8. Mythical
The Laidley Worm with Bamburgh Castle in the backgrond. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with SaFi Hagan. Photo: SaFi Hagan