We see really impressive pumpkins every year, and wonder how the hell did someone manage to create such an art piece.

Well ladies, the answer is stencils! 

That's right, the secret behind a truly spooktacular pumpkin is the right stencil, and we've compiled a list of our 10 favourites for this year's Halloween. 

Fly through the night

This pumpkin is brilliant, and easier than it looks. Download the free stencil here, and get carving. 

Feline friend

Cat person? Carve out this glorious stencil, for a purrfect pumpkin. Download it here. 

Keep it classic

If you prefer a classic pumpkin, why not try this ghoulish face? Download it here. 

Unicorn

Who doesn't LOVE uncorns? Keep things mythical with this beautiful unicorn stencil. Download it here. 

Moon and stars

Light up your life with this lovely stencil. This one is also nice and simple! Download it here. 

Happy spider

This little guy is guaranteed to put a smile on your trick-or-treater's faces. Download it here. 

Spooky pirate

Pour yourself a glass of rum, and download this wonderfully creepy pirate skull here. 

Creepy clown

Give those trick-or-treaters a real fright with this downloadable pumpkin stencil. 

Mummy

Try this fabulously spooky mummy pumpkin stencil. 

Haunted house

This one is slightly tricky, but looks amazing! Download it here.

Happy carving everyone!