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Writer's pictureRick Adkins

Halloween Card Parade

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year to create cards! With all the spooky, cute, and downright eerie themes, I’ve found endless inspiration for Halloween cards. This year, I went all out and designed 42 Halloween card ideas that I can’t wait to share with you. Whether you’re into classic haunted scenes, playful pumpkins, or intricate die cuts, there’s a little something for everyone in this collection. And because Halloween cards give us permission to go a little bolder and experiment with colors, textures, and themes, I’ve really embraced some unexpected combinations that I think you’ll love!


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Halloween Card Parade:

A Look Behind the Scenes

When I started crafting these cards, I honestly didn’t set out to make 42! But as I was digging through my stash—playing around with stencils, distress inks, and embossing powders—I kept finding fresh ways to bring each spooky character and background to life. One thing that helped was experimenting with various textures; I used mica stains for a bit of shine, layered vellum for that ethereal touch, and even some gritty pastes to add that “cemetery dirt” effect. There’s something truly magical about how each product adds a different dimension to the card, and Halloween is just the perfect excuse to push those creative boundaries!


Pro Tip: If you’re working on a big batch of cards, try grouping similar techniques and colors together for a more cohesive feel and to save time on cleanup. I found that creating in stages (inking, then stamping, then die-cutting) made the process smoother and kept the creativity flowing.


Clean & Simple Trick or Treat Card by Rick Adkins

Clean & Simple Trick or Treat Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Jack of All Faces Trick or Treat Card by Rick Adkins

Jack of All Faces Trick or Treat Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Boo Ghost Card by Rick Adkins

Boo Ghost Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Trick or Treat Haunted House Card by Rick Adkins

Trick or Treat Haunted House Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy Halloween Haunted House Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Haunted House Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Boogie Mug Plaid Card by Rick Adkins

Boogie Mug Plaid Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Scarecrow Square Card by Rick Adkins

Scarecrow Square Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Wednesday Boo Card by Rick Adkins

Wednesday Boo Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Wednesday Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Rick Adkins

Wednesday Witching You a Happy Halloween Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Ghost Trick or Treat Card by Rick Adkins

Ghost Trick or Treat Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Pirate Ghost Spooky Card by Rick Adkins

Pirate Ghost Spooky Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Delightful Halloween Card by Rick Adkins

Delightful Halloween Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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  • Delightful Halloween Stamp Set - MFT - (Retired)

  • Additional supplies used linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


Spook-tacular Card by Rick Adkins

Spook-tacular Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Be a Witch Card by Rick Adkins

Be a Witch Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Boo Crew Card by Rick Adkins

Boo Crew Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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  • Boo Crew Stamp Set - HBB - (Retired)

  • Additional supplies used linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


Tis the Season to Be Spooky Card by Rick Adkins

Tis the Season to Be Spooky Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Clean & Simple You're magical Card by Rick Adkins

Clean & Simple You're magical Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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CAS I'm Under Your Spell Card by Rick Adkins

CAS I'm Under Your Spell Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Boo Candy Corn Box Card by Rick Adkins

Boo Candy Corn Box Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Hocus Pocus I Need Coffee Card by Rick Adkins

Hocus Pocus I Need Coffee Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Witch Please Card by Rick Adkins

Witch Please Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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October 31st Plaid Card by Rick Adkins

October 31st Plaid Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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  • October 31st Sentiment Die Set - PDD - https://shrsl.com/4pgnd 

  • Additional supplies used linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


Happy Halloween Floral Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Floral Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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It's Halloween Haunted House Card by Rick Adkins

It's Halloween Haunted House Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy Halloween Pumpkin House Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Pumpkin House Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Haunted House Card by Rick Adkins

Haunted House Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Witching You a Happy Halloween Card by Rick Adkins

Witching You a Happy Halloween Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy October 31st Card by Rick Adkins

Happy October 31st Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Lovely Bouquet Boo Card by Rick Adkins

Lovely Bouquet Boo Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy Halloween Strip Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Strip Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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We Fly Card by Rick Adkins

We Fly Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Witches Ghosts Card by Rick Adkins

Witches Ghosts Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Trick or Treat Jack of All Faces Card by Rick Adkins

Trick or Treat Jack of All Faces Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy Halloween Plaid Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Plaid Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Boo Ghost Card by Rick Adkins

Boo Ghost Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Featuring:

  • Halloween Paper Pad - PDD - https://shrsl.com/4pgnb

  • Additional supplies used linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


Boo Crew Jack-o-lantern Card by Rick Adkins

Boo Crew Jack-o-lantern Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Happy Halloween Pumpkin Witch Card by Rick Adkins

Happy Halloween Pumpkin Witch Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Cat Ghost Card by Rick Adkins

Cat Ghost Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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 Halloween Birthday Card by Rick Adkins

Halloween Birthday Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Candy Corn Newton Card by Rick Adkins

Candy Corn Newton Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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CAS Happy Halloween Floral Card by Rick Adkins

CAS Happy Halloween Floral Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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Witch Way To the Candy Card by Rick Adkins

Witch Way To the Candy Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Featuring:

  • Frightful Fun Stamp Set - AE - Retired

  • Frightful Fun Dies - AE - Retired

  • Fall Fun Pattern Paper Pad - https://shrsl.com/4nrrx

  • Additional supplies used linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


Jack of All Faces Witch Card by Rick Adkins

Jack of All Faces Witch Card:

Size: - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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A Season of Spooky Inspiration

It’s always so rewarding to see all the finished cards lined up. With 42 different designs, I was able to cover everything from ghoulishly charming to elegantly eerie, and I’m excited to think that there’s something here that will inspire you, too. Halloween is all about having fun with your creativity, so take these ideas, make them your own, and don’t be afraid to let loose with colors and textures! Whether you're planning to send them out to friends or simply want to create something festive for your own display, I hope these ideas spark your next Halloween masterpiece.


Happy crafting, and here’s to a Halloween filled with creativity and a little extra spook!

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins














Rick Adkins

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