Inspiration du Jour | Spring Chalk

I chose to feature Spring Chalk by Stephanie Buice because of the soft colors and the vertical layout of the page. And also because my son and I love sidewalk chalk!

Tidbits about Stephanie:

How long have you been scrapping? I’ve been scrapping forever in some way or another, even as a little girl I would get into trouble for cutting up my parents pictures. However I got seriously into it in 2001 when I got a kit to document my senior year of high school.

Paper or digi? (or both?) I’m a traditional scrappy but I will incorporate a print and cut here and there onto my page.

What is your favourite scrapboooking supply? My favorite scrapbooking supply right now would have to be my paints and mists. I have been giving my Distress Stain Daubers lots of love lately, they make it so easy to add that painted look without all the extra mess.

Where do you find inspiration? I find most of my inspiration by watching TV, so many times I’ll find myself saying “Ooo look at that font” or “That would be awesome for title placement”. My husband laughs, but he has now started pointing them out on his own haha.

If you love Stephanie’s style you can see more on her blog.

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Re: Your Layout: Spring Chalk

To:	Francine Clouden
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Date Sent:	5/13/2014 12:15:58 PM
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Hi Francine, Sure you can use my layout, thank you for asking and such a compliment! my blog link is: www.mybitsofsunshine.blogspot .com To answer your questions: 1. I’ve been scrapping forever in some way or another, even as a little girl I would get into trouble for cutting up my parents pictures. However I got seriouse into it in 2001 when I got a kit to document my senior yr of highschool. 2. I’m a traditional scrappy but I will incorporate a print and cut here and there onto my page. 3. My favorite scrapbooking supply right now would have to be my paints and mists. I have been giving my Distress Stain Daubers lots of love lately, they make it so easy to add that painted look without all the extra mess. 4. I find most of my inspiration by watching TV, so many times I’ll find myself saying “Ooo look at that font” or “That would be awesome for title placement”. My husband laughs, but he has now started pointing them out on his own haha.

Halloween scrapbooking is honestly one of my favourite seasonal projects. There’s just something playful about mixing pumpkins, ghosts, stars, bats, spiderwebs, and all the spooky-but-cute shapes that come out this time of year. Even if your Halloween looks more like a quiet night in with chocolate and a movie (mine often does!), the photos we take around October always seem to have a little extra sparkle.

To help you turn those snapshots into magical, memory-filled pages, I’ve designed a brand-new set of 10 Halloween scrapbook layout templates, all based on bold shape elements. These are single-page sketches featuring fun, layered Halloween shapes — pumpkins, moons, stars, webs, ghosts, spooky circles, doodled accents, and chunky graphic outlines.

These layouts work perfectly with:
• trick-or-treat photos
• kids in costume
• pets in costume (we see you, reluctant cats and overexcited pups)
• haunted house visits
• pumpkin carving nights
• classroom dress-up days
• Halloween parties
• October everyday moments
• goth, witchy, or “year-round Halloween” scrapbookers (a real category!)

Each sketch includes space for one or two photos, depending on the design, and lots of room for embellishing — because Halloween invites just the right amount of chaos on a page.

Here’s a closer look at the shape-focused layouts included:

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Layout 1 – Spiderweb Circle + Ghost Accent
A striking centre design with a Halloween glow.

Layout 2 – Pumpkin Stack + Layered Title Banner
Cute, cosy, and perfect for family or kid-friendly photos.

Layout 3 – Witch Hat & Stars Cluster Behind Photo
A magical page that adds instant whimsy.

Layout 4 – Crescent Moon Frame + Bat Swirls
Ideal for moody night shots or black-and-white Halloween photos.

Layout 5 – Haunted House Silhouette + Layered Arches
A fun backdrop for spooky events or costume parades.

Layout 6 – Ghost Arch + Falling Stars
Works beautifully with soft pastels or classic Halloween colours.

Layout 7 – Pumpkin Patch Scene + Journaling Tag
A great “story heavy” layout for documenting your October traditions.

Layout 8 – Starburst Frame + Spooky Swirls
Energetic and modern, perfect for bold coloured papers.

Layout 9 – Candy Corn Cluster + Tilted Photo
Playful, graphic, and great for kids’ photos.

Layout 10 – Full Circle Web + Drippy Banner Title
A dramatic, high-impact layout that makes one photo pop instantly.

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How to Use These Halloween Shape Layout Templates

Use black cardstock behind bright colours for instant contrast
• Try glossy accents, glitter glue, enamel dots, or metallic pens for sparkle
• Ink edges with orange, purple, or lime green for that Halloween pop
• Add real thread for spiderwebs or “witchy” texture
• Layer vellum ghosts or moons for translucent effects
• Use leftover costume fabric scraps as embellishments (yes, really!)

Halloween pages are such a joyful mix of cute and spooky — and these shape-based sketches are designed to help you lean into both. Whether your scrapbook vibe is whimsical, gothic, modern, or kid-friendly, these layouts give you the bones (pun intended!) to create pages that feel full of personality.

If you create with these Halloween sketches, tag CraftGossip on Facebook or Instagram so I can peek at your spooky masterpieces.

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