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.

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.

Video: Nicola Everett carves out a new career in pumpkin lanterns.

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.