Halloween is definitely in full swing already... as these ghoulish pumpkin designs and carvings show!
When we asked you to send in your seasonal carvings, little did we realise there was so much talent out there.
From characters in films to simply happy or scary faces, you've certainly carved a niche in the squash market.
A very creative design from Paul PemblePeter Clements' design looks ghoulish in the darkMandy Midgley's daughter Lacie created this with no stencil helpSent in by Robin Laurence and carved by Lucy and Jo at Ash near west KingsdownTisha Tarrant sent this one in. Scary!Sent in on Twitter by @Amar_sianLisa-Marie's pumpkin says it all!Stephen Sangster sent this one in of the pumpkin... and his little helper!A very happy pumpkin! Sent in by Fiona ReynoldsDeb Fernandez sent this one in, created by Hannah age 10 & Luca age 8 at Chatham DockyardOne of a few creations from the knife of Jason Burns. Minions on a bike!Shaggy and Scooby get the Jason Burns treatmentWhat could be more spooky than Harry Potter? Another one from Jason BurnsMelissa Gravestock sent in this cute pumpkinNot technically a pumpkin carving... but it makes us smile! Thanks to WendyA couple of friendly pumpkins for you here... Abigail Dengate's niece asked her to carve their pet dogs, Junior the Labrador and Vinnie the frenchie
Here is a selection of some of the more creative ones.
But it's still early days. If you want your lantern to be included in our picture special send them in now.
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Video: Nicola Everett carves out a new career in pumpkin lanterns.
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If you want to try to create your own pumpkin lantern, why not watch our video above, for a masterclass on the art of vegetable trickery!
Send us in your pumpkin pix to either news@thekmgroup.co.uk or @Kent_Online.