We asked to see what people are creating this Halloween and boy did we get to see some mighty fine pumpkin work. Take a look at some of our favorites.

Drive by ANY house, in ANY town, around Halloween, and you can easily spot the family with those highly-sought-after

PUMPKIN CARVING SKILLS

It doesn't seem to be an acquired skill, from my experience. I have been carving pumpkins since before Michael Jackson released the Thriller album and I've never created pumpkins like these below.

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If you haven't decorated your pumpkins yet, perhaps you'll find some great inspiration from these talented Carvers of the 815!

The last photo is hilarious. I'm betting the mom who shared it is not the only mom who had to switch 'pumpkin carving night' to something a little different. Don't miss it.

Peep These Sweet Pumpkins! Rockford Showing Off Their Carving Skills

We asked to see what people are creating this Halloween and boy did we get to see some mighty fine pumpkin work. Take a look at some of our favorites.

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon

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