Hauntingly Creative Halloween Scrapbook Ideas for Memory-Makers

When Halloween rolls around, the excitement isn’t just about costumes, candy, and spooky movies. It’s also one of the most creative times of the year for scrapbookers! From haunted houses to pumpkin patch smiles, this is your chance to play with bold colors, eerie embellishments, and magical memories. Whether you’re preserving trick-or-treat adventures, school costume parades, or family pumpkin-carving night, these Halloween scrapbook ideas will help you turn your photos into masterpieces you’ll treasure for years.

Choose a Spook-tacular Halloween Color Palette

The key to a stunning Halloween layout starts with your color palette. Classic orange and black never go out of style, but this season, mix in unexpected tones to give your pages depth and drama.

Try pairing:

• Pumpkin & sunset shades – orange, rust, and gold

• Witchy purples & midnight blues – for that mystical night-sky look

• Slime-green accents – perfect for monster or mad scientist pages

• Gravestone grays & charcoal tones – add contrast and balance

Creative Memories Tip: Use Halloween-themed tonal papers like Hide & Eek!, Grateful Harvest, or Copper Canyon for instant texture. Layer them with Mat Packs or Tonal Cardstock for a professional finish.

To add eerie elegance, bring in metallic accents using Shimmer Paper Packs, Gold & Silver Dual-Tip Pens, or Adhesive Foil Embellishments. They’ll shimmer like moonlight on a haunted night.

Trending Technique: Tear and ink paper edges with the 12-inch Decorative Trimmer or Dual-Tip Pens to create that “aged, haunted” look.

Use Halloween-Themed Paper & Embellishments

If you want to make your layouts pop (or should we say boo!), dive into themed supplies that capture the spirit of Halloween!

Look for papers with:

• Ghosts, bats, witches & black cats

• Spider webs, pumpkins & jack-o’-lanterns

• Haunted houses & graveyard silhouettes

Creative Memories Essentials:

• Border Maker System with the Bat Chain or Spider Web Cartridge

• Embellishments from the Hide & Eek! or Grateful Harvest Collections

• Foiled Stickers & Die Cuts to add shine and dimension

Use Foam Squares for a 3D pop, Vellum Accents for ghostly layers, and Enamel Dots to mimic glowing eyes or candy sprinkles.

Prefer a clean look? Try tone-on-tone papers from the Tonal Cardstock line, then add subtle textures using the Circle Punch or Star Border Punch to create visual rhythm without overpowering your photos.

Dedicate Pages to Halloween Costumes

Costumes are what make Halloween unforgettable! Create a dedicated layout for each year or a themed spread for every family member’s outfit evolution.

Try these layout ideas:

• Full-body costume shots with matching background paper

• Detail close-ups (face paint, props, accessories)

• Journaling prompts:

  • “Why we picked this costume”

  • “Funniest trick-or-treat moment”

  • “Scariest encounter of the night!”

Creative Memories Add-On: Use Layered Title Embellishments or cut titles with the 12-Inch Trimmer & Custom Cutting System to spell out:

• Boo Crew 👻

• Trick-or-Treat Squad 🍬

• Wicked Cute 🧙‍♀️

• Monsters on the Move 🧟‍♂️

Frame costume clusters with Border Stickers and Laser Cut Embellishments to make your layout look like a stage set for your Halloween memories.

Build a Story Scene on Your Page

Want to take your layouts from simple to cinematic? Build a story scene! Create a “mini world” on your page that sets the mood for your photos.

Start with:

• Vellum for fog & clouds

• Circle Cutters for glowing moons

• Fence, tree, and gravestone die-cuts (use your Border Maker System)

• Shadow layering with dark cardstock

Add lighting with metallic Gel Pens, white Chalking Pens, or soft Watercolor Washes.

Creative Memories Pro Tip: Use the Custom Cutting System Ovals to layer moons, pumpkins, or ghost shapes for perfectly even curves and dimensional layers.

Spooky Titles & Halloween Fonts

Titles tie everything together! Choose playful or spooky font styles to match your layout’s vibe:

• Drippy blood fonts for scary pages

• Scratchy handwriting for kid layouts

• Elegant gothic type for vintage or costume themes

Fun title ideas:

• Fright Night Fun

• Candy Monsters at Work

• Too Cute to Spook

• Witching Hour Wonders

Use White Gel Pens or Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers to add eerie glow effects to your lettering.

Document the Sweet Treat Tradition

Halloween isn’t complete without candy! Dedicate a page to your family’s sugar rush.
Ideas to include:

• Trick-or-treat candy hauls (before and after sorting!)

• Spooky snack nights or baking traditions

• Candy Corn color palettes — orange, yellow, and white stripes

Creative Memories Suggestion: Use the Border Maker’s Candy Chain Cartridge (or similar) for playful candy trims, and add Recipe Cards from Project Recipe Books for themed desserts and treats.

Use Halloween Quotes & Captions

Layer your pages with personality! Add Halloween quotes or journaling strips like:

• “If you’ve got it, haunt it!”

• “Witch better have my candy.”

• “Creepin’ it real.”

• “Happy Haunting!”

Include Journal Boxes or Tag Embellishments to jot down funny moments or heartfelt memories.

Preserve the Magic of Halloween

Halloween only comes once a year, but your scrapbook captures the magic forever. Whether you love traditional orange-and-black layouts or modern metallic, minimalist designs, your pages will tell stories that make you smile for years to come.

So grab your 12-Inch Trimmer, your Adhesive Tape Runner, and your favorite Creative Memories Halloween Collection, then turn on that spooky playlist and craft the night away!