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Kieran Isgin

Top 100 pumpkin carving ideas for Halloween 2021

It's nearly that spooky time of the year again where the streets fill with ghosts and monsters.

Whether you're looking to get some inspiration for your own pumpkins this year or want to see what this year's trends are we've got you covered.

Due to the coronavirus, which has forced many people to stay indoors and continue working from home, it appears that there has been more time for people to explore their creative side for Halloween.

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While people are still wondering whether it's okay to go trick or treating this year, that hasn't stopped everyone from expressing their love of the spooky holiday.

One of the most common ways to show you're in the Halloween spirit is by carving out a devilish pumpkin.

From spooky characters such as The Joker and Beetlejuice to much-loved icons such as Micky and Minnie Mouse, there's plenty of pumpkin inspiration to go around.

If you're choosing to hang up the fangs this year and stay indoors instead of trick or treating then you can still get involved by carving a pumpkin for everyone to see.

You'll be able to find plenty of carving inspiration here thanks to everyone who contributed their designs this year - try your hand and see if you can do any better!

We asked our readers on Facebook to show us their most creative pumpkin designs for this year and we're certainly not disappointed.

From iconic horror characters to unique personal designs, here are 100 of the best pumpkin carving ideas for 2021.

Jade's Beetlejuice pumpkin (Jade McCormick)

Jade McCormick carved this very creative Beetlejuice into her pumpkin with a remarkable amount of detail to the facial features that make it instantly recognisable.

Claire's Batman pumpkin (Claire Thompson)

Not all pumpkins have to be villains, Claire Thompson carved Gotham's night hero Batman into her pumpkin complete with that icy glare we all associate with him.

Laura's Super Mario pumpkin (Laura Baker)

If you're looking to get your kids involved then don't fret! Laura Baker and her kids carved Mario and Boo the ghost from the Super Mario video game series.

Shannon's blue smoked pumpkin (Shannon Harvey)

Shannon Harvey has shown that it's not all about the carving design itself, just adding a bit of coloured smoke can really create a spooky atmosphere for even the most typical of pumpkin designs!

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