Cannot wait for Halloween 2016 but dreading the messy pumpkin bit? Then fear not trick-or-treaters, this year’s spooky style and ghoulish garishness is all about the spray paint surrealism and hellish stenciled statements.

If you’ve checked the likes of Pinterest recently (other online influences are available), you’ll have seen a new cool craze for painting pumpkins. We couldn’t resist showing off our top 10 fashion-forward pumpkins to help you put some style into your Halloween celebrations.

1. Spine-chilling Chalkboard

Credit: Linen Lace and Love

Have your spooky messages ready because the chalkboard pumpkin is perfect those who want to show off some creepy calligraphy! If you want to be a little friendlier than REDRUM, turn your pumpkins into menu boards for the tempting treats on offer.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Paint and some coloured chalk.

2. Go Nuts for Doughnuts

Credit: Studio DIY

We absolutely love this one! Add some everything’s-not-as-it-seems to your party with the sweetly surreal doughnut pumpkins. We guarantee they’ll go down a treat with your guests.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint.

3. Eerie Copper

Credit: Made in a Day

One of this season’s must-have colours, these chic pumpkins couldn’t be trendier with their copper accents. All you need to do is apply the masking tape and spray.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint in Bright Copper.

4. Devilish Neon

Credit: Ciera Design Studio

Like Halloween and love disco glam, our Neon colour range is the one for you. This edgy pink neon pumpkin slashes the perfect balance with its splash of colour and geometric angles.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Neon in Pink.

.

5. Shabby/Creepy Chic 

 Credit: This Grandma is Fun

We didn’t realise there was such a thing as a shabby chic pumpkin, until we found this one! This sophisticated design is a great way to embrace the season and still keep in style.

.

To create this look you need to use Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint for a metallic basecoat of your choice. Once that layer is dry, grab your Chalky Finish Furniture Paint for the topcoat and use a damp cloth to rub and reveal the mysterious metallic beneath.

.

6. Spell-binding Black & Orange 

Credit: Grandin Road

Keep the traditional fright night vibe and go bold with a black, orange and white combination — it’s the seasonal go-to that can’t go wrong!

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Craft Enamel.

.

7. Strange Colour Confusion

Credit: Handmade by Charlotte

Why not go all out colour for a more hypnotic kaleidoscopic effect. Perfect for the family, these pumpkins provide a colour overload with a mixture of neon and pastel shades.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint in various colours with some wacky stencils and add a splash of vibrant colour Rust-Oleum Neon.

.

8. The Ominous Ombre Effect

Credit: Funky Time

Another seeded beauty for those of you who want to go BRIGHT this Halloween, we’re tapping into the latest trends with this awesome ombre design.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch or go even brighter with Rust-Oleum Neon.

.

9. All-too Trendy Pastels

Credit: A Bubbly Life

These pretty pumpkins are sweet and stylish in pastel shades. Want something brighter? Try any block colour to get the stylish Halloween look that’s going to suit your party.

.

To create this look you need Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint.

.

10. What’s Ghastly Glows in the Dark

Credit: Annie B Wills

Need we say anymore? This glow-in-the-dark pumpkin is a super scary twist on traditional tea lights with its supernatural green glow.

.

To create this look you need (surprise surprise) Rust-Oleum Glow in the Dark.

.

With Halloween almost upon us, forget about the carving knife this year and have some wicked fun with paint instead for what’s bound to be your spookiest success, yet.

.

Share your fantastic pumpkin creations with us on Facebook and Twitter.