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.
9. A scary smile
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Kimberley Warren. Photo: Kimberley Warren
10. Classic creation
A Jack Skellington-inspired pumpkin. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Carol Keys. Photo: Carol Keys
11. Meow
The cute smile on this pumpkin cat makes a change from all of the scary designs. By Evie-Rose, age 7. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Kirstie-Anne Richardson and Evie-Rose. Photo: Kirstie-Anne Richardson
12. Who you gonna call?
We've spotted Ghostbusters and Harry Potter designs in this pumpkin line-up. Celebrating National Pumpkin Day and Halloween with Zane Laight. Photo: Zane Laight