AS the season of all things spooky is almost upon us, it's time to get creative with your pumpkin carving and show of the results of your handiwork.
Last year we asked readers to share their Halloween-inspired pumpkin carvings – and what a creative bunch you are.
To give you some ideas, here are just a few of those we received – spooky and sinister but ultimately fun.
CHEESE! by Olly Bliss
Do you think you can do any better? Or maybe the children in your life are making their carving debut?
If you would like to show off your creations, you can share them with us here – or email barry.kinghorn@newsquest.co.uk
Send us your pumpkin carving masterpieces
Upload your pumpkins to feature in our pumpkin masterpiece gallery
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