The dusk it sweeps in and the candles are lit, ghoulish eyes made of fire from pumpkins emit; the kids they dress up as zombies and monsters, Trick or Treat, they compete as they meet and they wander.
The witching hour is upon us. And perhaps it’s time to reconsider that same old same old. Check out our pumpkin designs; sure to give you goosebumps.
This skull, pumping heart, and ribcage make wonderfully ghoulish additions to your ghostly celebrations. Have fun while everyone else runs for their lives!
Via Brit & Co
This hiliarious shrine to the walking dead is the perfect way to get your party guests in the mood for a little gruesome fun this Halloween.
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Words can be as scarey as spooky faces, and this playful idea provides plenty of scope for creative ways to scare your friends.
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For something a little different, these glitter pumpkins are the perfect table centerpiece for celebrating the night of the witches.
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Emojis are fun, recognizable, and very slightly sinister in the context of pumpkin decoration! Carve eyes, or just stick them on.
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For a variation on a common theme, this swirly Jack O’ Lanterns idea peps up your pumpkin with a little extra creative flair.
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For fans of the undead, this terrifying zombie arm escaping from the grave will enduce terrors in even the bravest.
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For a slightly more terrifying version of the classic Jack O’ Lanterns, go for sinister smiles, rows of razer-sharp teeth, and eyes that would look welcome on the most evil demon.
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Add a little owlish wisdom to the Halloween table this year with these wonderful carvings that are so cute that everyone will want one.
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This celtic-inspired flaming horse idea is intricate and a real work of art. For those who aren’t afraid of embracing the pagen aspects of All Hallows Eve.
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This pretty, pink pumpkin is crowned with a celebration of autumnal flowers – superb for the more sophisticated gathering.
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The Alice In Wonderland fans are going to love this demonic Cheshire cat with its smile of razer fangs.
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This hilariously cannibalistic pumpkin head has quite the appetite for its own babies – and why not. We all love pumpkin pie, after all.
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These cute baby squash tarantulas are perfect for fans of the macabre – sure to scare the jeepers creepers out of your guests.
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Perhaps one for the frat parties rather than the kids, but this poor pumpkin is suffering from the morning-after. His friends aren’t fairing particularly well, either.
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Pumpkins don’t need to always be spooky; they can be beautiful as well – aptly demonstrated with this wonderful floral design.
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For fans of The Incredibles, this character carving is a must-have – if you have the time and the patience, of course!
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Sometimes less is more. This tableau of carved and arranged squashes makes for an attractive celebration of autumnal spookiness.
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If your humour verges on the more sadistic side, this emerging head is enough to scare the wits out of any Trick or Treater hoping for a handful of candy!
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Keep the witches at bay with this fun, black cat motif – perfect for kids who are easily scared.
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Everyone will love these pumpkin trio-heads – sinister and spooky and sure to shock and surprise.
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Pumpkins can be beautiful as well as scary – this lovely Daisy design demonstrates this exquisitely.
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This hilarious gang of crazy superheroes will bring delight and laughter to any Halloween masked ball.
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For a fun take on the traditional fairytale, this Cinderella’s pumpkin is a great idea for celebrating Halloween in style.
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This curly-wigged lollypop pumpkin head is great fun – perfect for Trick or Treaters, who can just help themselves.
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This cute pussy cat carving, complete with pumpkin feet and pumpkin ears, is great for young children, getting into the Halloween spirit for the first time.
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Give the rest of the squash family a look-in this Halloween with these Mexican inspired hombres, complete with star-anise eyes and woven accessories.
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These hilarious floating heads are demonic and sinister, while keeping in spirit for the Night of All Hallows.
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Celebrating an abundant harvest with cabbage eyes and hair, this almost toothless Jack O’Lantern is as friendly as it is sinister – perfect for celebrating All Hallows Eve.
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This cute, gobbled baby squash is trapped in the maw of its evil, hungry parent – perfect for those with a ghoulish sense of humour.
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This zany zombie offers a great alternative to the traditional Jack O’Lantern – complete with crooked maw and rotten, razer teeth.
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For a more traditional lantern idea, this selection of designs adds some creative flair to the most spooky of evenings.
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This porch tableau uses carved stars, swirls, and circles to create a morbid mood, enhanced with man-eating spiders; sure to catch your guests in their web.
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This wonderful, wicked witch idea is enormous fun, but it’s sure to get the neighbours running for the hills in fear!
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These sunflower pumpkins are a true celebration of the harvest; luxuriant in autumnal tones of orange and greens.
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Create your own Village of the Damned with a clutch of haunted houses, doomed to make your Halloween the most ghoulish yet.
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Sometimes keeping things simple is best – especially for busy parents. These candle lanterns are attractive and super-quick to create.
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If carving shapes isn’t your thing, you can still create some great fun designs with a few props and a bit of imagination.
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For a cozy Halloween, these flickering flames are sure to add a little sophisticated shock to your celebrations this year.
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If minimalism is your thing, these black and white pumpkins are brimming with personality and charm.
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Achieve this cozy country-cottage look with a painted squash carved into the shape of a wood burner.
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These cute, little vampires are so simple to make, but are a total must-have for any teenage fan of the Twilight saga.
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These lovely lanterns are a true celebration of the Fall – perfect for autumnal centerpieces, proving that pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween.
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Pumpkins can be stylish as well as scary, and this wonderful hollowed and painted squash makes a great canvas for a plethora of designs, sure to make a great talking piece this Fall.
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For a fun, autumnal lantern that lights up the garden throughout the Fall, this dotty design is easy to carve and sure to become a conversation piece.
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Paint and polka-dots are all the rage this Fall – and this carved squash is sure to be the envy of your entire street.
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These glass marbles will glow hauntingly while adding something rather unique to your Halloween decor this year.
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Demonstrate your dedication to Halloween with this fun house-number pumpkin – decorated with a spray of autumnal leaves.
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This haunted diorama is sure to be the envy of all your friends this Halloween. Simple, yet impressive.
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A carved pumpkin, painted black and hollowed out, can make a great 3-dimensional frame for a spooky night scene this Halloween.
Via Country Living
This ghostly Halloween skull is ghoulish and fun, complete with stitched-up mouth and wonky eyes – sure to get the Trick or Treaters retreating.
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