Halloween Cards: 15+ Creative Ideas & Templates for Everyone 

Halloween is creeping up on us! If making your Halloween cards has fallen off your radar in the rush to craft the perfect costume, we’ve got plenty of cute (and creepy!) Halloween card ideas for everyone on your list.

Whether you want to make a card for your BFF, partner, coworkers, or kids, we’ve got templates just for you. PicCollage makes it easy to create personalized Halloween cards in just minutes with trendy card styles, new spooky effects, and step-by-step tutorials.

Ready to turn your Halloween photos into something magical? Here’s everything we’ll cover to help you create Halloween cards everyone will love:

  1. Trendy Halloween Card Styles to Try
    1. Scrapbook Halloween
    2. Classic Halloween
    3. Dark Academia Halloween
    4. Y2K Halloween Nostalgia
  2. Transform Your Halloween Photos with Spooky Effects
    1. Overlays
    2. Magic Effects
  3. Halloween Cards for Everyone in Your Life
    1. BFF
    2. Partner 
    3. Co-Worker 
    4. Baby
    5. Pets
  4. How to Make Halloween Collage Cards from Scratch
  5. Last-Minute Halloween Card Tips
    1. Quick Creation Tips
    2. Sharing & Printing Options
  6. Final Thoughts

Trendy Halloween Card Styles to Try

This year’s Halloween trends mix classic with contemporary. From vintage scrapbook vibes to fresh modern aesthetics, these four styles will help you create cards that perfectly capture your Halloween spirit.

Scrapbook Halloween

There’s something special about cards that look like you spent the afternoon crafting them by hand! Layer your favorite Halloween photos with decorative butterflies, autumn leaves, and handwritten-style lettering for that authentic scrapbook feel. These designs work beautifully when you have multiple Halloween moments to share – think costume fittings and trick-or-treat prep all combined into one meaningful card.

A Halloween-themed digital scrapbook collage. The background is a mix of orange and black stripes, newspaper clippings, and old book pages. The title "HAPPY HALLOWEEN" is spelled out in colorful, cutout magazine letters. The collage includes several images: a large black-and-white butterfly, a photo of pumpkins and hay bales on stairs, a photo of a person with a jack-o'-lantern on their head sitting in autumn leaves, and a circular black-and-white portrait of a woman in a witch hat holding a basket. A large skeleton figure stands in the center of the image.
A busy, vertical Halloween-themed collage. The background is a mix of gray textures and torn pages from a book. The top section features a wooden sign with a black cat, bats, and a ghost. Another sign below it has jack-o'-lanterns and says "HALLOWEEN" in white letters. The center of the image has two polaroid-style photos. The one on the left shows two children in costumes holding pumpkin-shaped buckets. The one on the right shows a person with a jack-o'-lantern. A purple banner with a pumpkin and a witch hat says "TRICK OR TREAT." The bottom of the collage shows the torsos of two people in ghost costumes.

Classic Halloween

Traditional Halloween never goes out of style! Carved jack-o’-lanterns grinning on front porches, friendly ghosts floating through moonlit scenes, and that iconic orange-and-black color combo that instantly says “Halloween” – these timeless elements work for everyone. Whether you’re sending cards to your Halloween-obsessed neighbor or your coworker who keeps decorations simple, classic designs strike just the right festive note. Check out our “Halloween” template collection for designs that capture this timeless charm.

A horizontal Halloween-themed image with a purple and black chevron background. On the left, a purple and orange frame with bats and jack-o'-lanterns surrounds two photos: a dachshund dog wearing a pumpkin hat and a person in a ghost costume with sunglasses. On the right, a person in a ghost costume holds a jack-o'-lantern. The words "TRICK OR TREAT" are written across the ghost, and a spiderweb with lights is in the top corner.

Dark Academia Halloween

Dark Academia is for those who love their Halloween with a dash of mystery and sophistication! Rich burgundy backgrounds, antique textures, and gothic elegance transform your photos into something that belongs in a Victorian novel. Browse our “Halloween” template collection to find designs that capture this moody, scholarly spookiness.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black lace top and a crown of black roses, holds a white candle and a small pumpkin. Her makeup is dramatic with dark red lipstick. The background is a spooky, black-and-white illustration of bare tree branches and flying birds. The word "NEVERMORE" is written in bold, stylized letters at the top.

Y2K Halloween Nostalgia

Are you looking for some early 2000s throwback fun? Bright neon colors, chunky digital fonts, and that slightly chaotic energy that made everything feel extra exciting back in the day. This playful style loves phone photos, casual costume shots, and anything that captures the pure joy of Halloween without taking itself too seriously.

A vibrant, vertical Y2K-themed Halloween collage. The background is a mix of purple, orange, and black, with sparkly disco balls. The text "HALLOWEEN" is spelled out in pink and black blocks, and a large "BOO!" is in the center with a glittery effect. The collage includes: a black and white image of a person wearing a witch hat and holding a strand of lights, framed by a digital camera; a pair of shiny silver boots; a close-up of lips with fangs; and a photo of two people with carved pumpkins on their heads, framed by a silver heart-shaped frame. The phrase "BITE ME!" is written in a hot pink, glowing font at the bottom.

Transform Your Halloween Photos with Spooky Effects

Want to take your Halloween cards to the next level? Our brand-new spooky effects can transform any ordinary photo into something that looks straight out of a Halloween movie. No complicated editing required – just upload your photo and watch the magic happen!

Overlays:

Sometimes all a photo needs is the right spooky touch! Our cobweb overlay creates an instantly haunted feel – great for making any indoor photo look like it’s been sitting in a mysterious old house for decades. The effect adds realistic cobwebs and shadows that blend seamlessly with your original photo.

Want to add some colorful Halloween drama? Try our colored smoke overlays that come in classic Halloween combinations like purple and green or orange and green. These swirling, atmospheric effects make any photo look like it’s surrounded by magical Halloween mist. Great for costume photos where you want to add that extra supernatural touch!

A girl with dark hair styled in pigtails holds a small white cake decorated with black spiders and a single light blue candle in the center. She has a serious expression and looks directly at the camera. The image is framed by a dark, spooky border with a **cobweb Halloween photo overlay effect**.
A person with long, dark hair and bangs holds a lit match to a carved jack-o'-lantern. The scene is dim, lit by a blue light from the right. The image has a Halloween-themed animated smoke overlay in purple, ornge, and green, framed by swirling gray and white smoke.

Magic Effects:

Turn your family photos into vintage Halloween movie posters with our amazing Magic Effects! Upload any photo and watch as it transforms into classic Halloween poster art, complete with that weathered, vintage look that makes everything feel like a treasured Halloween collectible.

Our Halloween “Trick-or-Treat” effect is another new favorite – it instantly adds spooky decorations and atmospheric lighting to any photo. Suddenly your regular family portrait looks like it was taken on the most perfectly decorated Halloween porch in the neighborhood!

A vertical photo of three smiling people sitting in the back of an open van, surrounded by moving boxes. The person on the left has curly dark hair and is wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. The person in the middle is peeking out from behind them with a bright smile. The person on the right is wearing a plaid shirt over a white tank top and has one hand on their head. The image has a textured, animated, orange-brown border that resembles fur or a monster's skin. A Halloween vintage poster magic effect is applied to the photo.

Halloween Cards for Everyone in Your Life

Whether you’re making cards for your closest friends or sending spooky greetings to coworkers, Halloween is about sharing the fun with everyone who matters. Here are some Halloween card ideas tailored to the special people in your life:

BFF

Want to make a card for your besties? Make no bones about it, this adorable template is the perfect design to highlight your costumes and make people say “#SquadGhouls!”

A tall, rectangular digital greeting card with a textured, tan-colored background. The card itself is black with two photos at the top and a drawing at the bottom. The top photo, positioned at a slight angle, shows two women smiling and holding a blue balloon in front of a shiny, silver backdrop. The second photo, also angled, shows the same two women sitting together and smiling. Below the photos, the phrase "Rollin' with my Boneys" is written in a playful, white font. Below the text, three colorful skeletons on roller skates are drawn in a childlike style, each with a different pattern on their clothes and a cheerful expression. The entire card is surrounded by a sparkling, glittery border.

Partner 

Show your Boo how much you love them this Halloween with a playful card that’s the sweet and spooky mix they’ll adore. Head to the “Halloween” template category to see all the romantic options that balance cute with just the right amount of spookiness – because nothing says “I love you” like a well-crafted Halloween pun!

A digital image showing two vertical Halloween cards on a sparkling, textured background. The card on the left is purple with a pattern of pink stars and bats. A large heart-shaped frame at the top contains a photo of a man and a young girl both wearing witch hats. A smaller photo below shows the same man and girl posing with a pumpkin. Glittery purple tape and a ghost sticker with the text "cute but psycho but cute" are also on the card. The card on the right is a dark gray color with a white border around a photo of a man and a woman laughing while wearing witch hats. Above the photo, a ghost sticker floats next to the text "Hey boo,". Below the photo, another ghost sticker floats next to the text "I love you!".

Co-Worker 

Looking for Halloween card ideas for the office? If you want to pass around cards at work (or share them on Slack), we have tons of workplace-appropriate templates that bring festive fun without being too over-the-top. Add in a cute picture from your Halloween happy hour and voilà – you’re the office Halloween hero!

A square Halloween greeting card with a bright, pink-to-green gradient border. The background is a mix of tan and sparkling pink glitter. The card features a single photo of four friends in Halloween costumes. From left to right: a woman with zombie-like makeup, a man with fake fangs and a vampire cape holding a ghost-shaped bottle, a woman with devil horns holding a pumpkin with "BOO" on it, and a bearded man winking and sticking out his tongue. Below the photo, the white text "WISHING YOU A VERY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN!" is written in a playful font, with two small ghost icons next to the word "SPOOKY."

Baby

Commemorate first Halloweens with these adorable templates that highlight baby’s first costume moments! Because really, is there anything cuter than a baby in a Halloween costume? We don’t think so – and neither will everyone who receives your card.

A digital image displaying two square Halloween cards on a sparkling, textured background. The card on the left has a purple border decorated with a candy corn pattern. The text "1st HALLOWEEN" is written in bold, orange and white letters. Inside the card, a mother dressed in a witch costume holds a baby dressed as a bat. The background is a warm-toned living room with glowing lights. The card on the right has a light orange border. The text "MY FIRST HALLOWEEN" is written in a playful, white font, with a small pumpkin icon. Inside the card, a young boy smiles and hugs a baby dressed in a red costume with a black bat hood. Pumpkins are visible on the floor in the background.

Pets

Transform your pet into the Halloween character of your dreams with our new Magic Effects! Can’t get Fluffy to wear that witch hat? No problem – our Halloween pet effects instantly dress up your pet without any hassle! Choose from adorable options like pirate, princess, bee, or pumpkin to create Halloween cards featuring your wonderfully dressed pets (no treats required for cooperation!). 

How to Make Halloween Collage Cards from Scratch

Making Halloween collage cards from scratch gives you total creative control over every element. Follow these simple steps to build custom cards that showcase your Halloween memories exactly the way you envision them.

Step 1: Choose Your Foundation

Select a spooky background from our Halloween background packs to set the mood for your card. Here are some great starting points:

  • “Cute Halloween” background pack for adorable, family-friendly vibes
  • “Monster’s Mayhem” or ”FairyTales” backgrounds packs for photo-realistic looks
  • “Halloween is Calling” background pack for classic traditional Halloween

💡Pro tip: Dark textures work great for scary cards, lighter ones for cute cards

Step 2: Add Your Photos + Videos

Upload your favorite Halloween photos and videos – think costume reveals, decorations, pumpkin carving sessions, or trick-or-treat adventures. Use our Cutout tool to single out your photos or cut them into fun shapes like hearts and stars to match your Halloween collage theme.

Step 3: Layer Halloween Stickers

Browse our Halloween sticker packs to add themed decorations around your photos. Try the ”Halloween Scrapbook” sticker pack for authentic layered looks. Mix different sizes of bat, ghost, spider, and pumpkin stickers to create visual interest and depth in your design.

Step 4: Add Personal Text

Choose from our collection of Halloween fonts to add spooky messages or sweet sentiments. Use the Doodle tool to add handwritten touches like arrows pointing to costume details, speech bubbles with Halloween jokes, or personal notes that make your card special.

Step 5: Apply Effects & Final Touches

Add overlays like cobwebs or colored smoke to create atmosphere. Adjust colors to match your Halloween theme – maybe boost those orange and purple tones or add a vintage filter. Layer multiple elements for depth, but remember that sometimes less is more.

A looping GIF showing a Halloween card being created on a smartphone using the PicCollage app. The background is a bright orange surface with small white stars, a burning candle, and a moth stamp. The phone's screen shows the card-making process. First, a purple and black background with pumpkins and bats is selected. Next, two photos are added: one of a dog in a pumpkin hat and another of a person in a ghost costume. Then, a Halloween stickers are placed on the card, followed by the addition of a frame and filters to the photos. The final card is a vertical collage with Halloween themes.

Last-Minute Halloween Card Tips

Running short on time but still want to send something special? Don’t worry – you can create amazing Halloween cards even when you’re down to the wire. Here are some quick tips to get beautiful results fast.

Quick Creation Tips

Use pre-made templates for speed – they’re designed to look great with minimal effort. Just add your photos and you’re done! Our template collections do all the design work for you, so you can focus on choosing the right photos and personalizing your message.

For fast customization:

  • Start simple and add elements gradually – easier to build up than tear down
  • Keep text readable by adding simple background shapes
  • Use contrasting colors so your photos pop against decorative elements

Sharing & Printing Options

Share directly from the app to social media, email, or messaging apps. You can also save to your camera roll and share however you prefer – your Halloween cards are ready for any platform. Save your finished Halloween cards to your device and print them at home or through professional printing services. You can print directly from the app, or email your cards to another device for printing. For detailed step-by-step printing instructions, check out our complete printing guide here.

Final Thoughts

From trendy scrapbook styles to brand new spooky effects, you now have everything you need to create Halloween cards that capture your unique spirit. Whether it’s a card for your best friends or showcasing your pet’s new virtual costume, we hope you have a good time creating something magical this Halloween. Follow us @piccollage for more Halloween inspiration and tag us in your creations! Happy Halloween!

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