Craving that moody, candlelit vibe for gothic Halloween scrapbook ideas? Pull up a velvet chair. This roundup blends eerie textures, antique ephemera, and dramatic details so your halloween scrapbook pages feel like they were found in a haunted library. You’ll see layered frames, ravens, bats, cobwebs, and soft candlelight moments that look extra magical on paper.
Looking for inspiration you can use for your next great layout? Here are 25 Gothic Halloween Scrapbook Ideas and Junk Journal Pages packed with layout prompts, color palettes, and supply tips that make it easy to build beautiful spreads without stress.
Besides the pages all having a gothic theme, these layouts show so many different looks. These can be inspiration for Halloween and beyond, because we all have a little goth tucked away somewhere!
Want More Halloween Scrapbook Ideas?
Check out our seasonal scrapbook series for even more inspiration!
- Ghost Scrapbook Ideas (coming soon)
- Witch Scrapbook Ideas
- General Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas (coming soon)
- Skeleton Scrapbook Ideas
We also have Halloween Themed Weekly Planner/Bullet Journal Ideas, plus all the seasons!
- Fall Planner Ideas (coming soon)
- Winter Planner Ideas (coming soon)
- Thanksgiving Planner Ideas (coming soon)
- Christmas Planner Ideas (coming soon)
- Halloween Planner Ideas
What is a gothic scrapbook layout style?
True Blood meets Salem meets The Walking Dead. All bring the goth vibe.
That is what we think of when we think of a goth layout. We want it to evoke dread, chills up your spine, maybe a little revulsion – but all while being gorgeous and having us ohh an ahh.
Drama with a touch of glam.
When you look at it, you can catch a whiff of old-book smell, the coppery tinge of blood, and cinnamon.
Gothic means ornate frames, cathedral vibes, velvet, lace, and colors like black, charcoal, aubergine, oxblood, and tarnished gold.
Subtle, we don’t know you. There is nothing minimalistic about gothic styling, and texture is the star. Tear the paper. Ink the edges. Add vellum, lace, wax seals, stitched borders, and a cryptic title.
If your page has people asking, “did that portrait just blink?” you’re doing it right.
FAQs: Gothic Scrapbook Ideas for Halloween & Beyond
A scrapbook is usually built around photos, memories, and keepsakes, often with a more organized, album-style look, like a few of the scrapbook layouts in this post. Junk journals are all about freedom and fun! They don’t have to include photos and often use found papers, ticket stubs, and layered textures. We have a post giving examples of the difference. Check it out here!
We are book people, so a great way to start is with a “haunted library starter pack.” Tea-stained book pages, vellum overlays, lace scraps, and stitched borders give instant old-world drama. Layer script stamps, postage, and tiny number labels so it looks collected, not bought yesterday. Use matte black cardstock, charcoal ink, and a touch of oxblood or tarnished gold for that lived-in glow. Crackle paste on chipboard frames looks like it survived an attic. Wax seals pull everything together and make your page feel expensive in a good way. Finish with a soft vignette by inking the edges, then add one fragile layer like tissue or tracing paper so the whole spread whispers “I have secrets.”Need a shortcut? Mayhem Crafters has a curated section just for scrapbookers and junk journalers, so click here and shop to your little goth heart’s desire.
Yesssss. This is when you can get DRAMATIC with color. Jewel tones that look like candlelight hitting stained glass. Deep plum, emerald, and sapphire are made for gothic layouts. Keep a dark moody base so the color feel intentional. A simple rule that never fails is seventy percent dark neutrals, twenty percent mid tones, ten percent pop. Use the bright in small doses like titles, enamel dots, washi strips, or a tag to tie it together.
Atmospheric is everything here. Candlelit portraits, alleyway nights, foggy pumpkins, museum staircases, moody bookstores, and your boo crew in lace or velvet. Convert to black and white for instant atmosphere or try warm film edits with grain and a tiny vignette. You will see some of both of these styles on the featured layouts in this post. Close-ups of jewelry, masks, or bouquets make great fillers. Motion blur looks dreamy on dance shots. Flat lays of tickets, maps, and ephemera tell the story between the big moments. Print on matte paper, add a skinny black border, and tuck a label under the corner so the photo looks curated, not dropped in.
What are good gothic themes for a scrapbook page?
We know there are so many great things to add to a page, but keep it on a theme y’all!
Good gothic themes keep a vibe and commit. Pick a small palette, choose one or two repeating motifs, and stick to textures that match the story. If you go lace and vellum, keep it lace and vellum throughout. Repeat the same frames, labels, and metals so every page looks like it belongs to the same haunted scrapbook cousin. Then start on the next theme! Here are some of our favorites:
- Haunted Library/Dark Academia: black, taupe and gold, torn pages, stacked books, portrait silhouette
- Masquerade Ball: black, aubergine and champagne, lace ribbon, chandelier, mask
- Witchy Cottagecore: forest green, cream and copper, herb bundles, broom, cottage window
- Moon Phases & Astrology: indigo, silver and lavender, lunar wheel, star map, gel-pen constellations
- Victorian Mourning: jet black, bone and wine, cameo frame, mourning florals, lace trim
- Apothecary & Alchemy: bottle green, amber and parchment, labeled jars, specimen cards, ledger scraps
- Cemetery Architecture: slate, fog and iron, wrought-iron gate, arch motif, stone texture
- Ravens, Owls, Moths: smoke, cream and soft brown, perched raven, vellum wings, feather die cuts
- Tarot & Divination: plum, midnight and gold, card spread, planchette, crystal ball
- Steampunk Explorer: bronze, copper and soot, gears, goggles, map paper, faux rivets
- Gothic Romance: onyx, blush and antique gold, roses, key and lock, satin ribbon
- Vampire Night Out: black, ruby and ivory, city lights, lipstick mark, chalice
Where can you find gothic scrapbook inspiration?
Slowestuff Blog Scrapbook Division – Monster of Mayhem Crafters
Not totally sure what separates scrapbooking from junk journaling? Here’s how we categorize them. Scrapbooks are focused around photos, while junk journals don’t necessarily have pictures. That’s kind of it in a nutshell!
Scrapbooks are great for preserving those favorite memories with family members or making something that feels like a keepsake. Junk journals? They’re perfect for experimenting, using scraps from Valentine’s Day cards, and just having fun with different textures and vibes.
We actually have a whole blog post talking about the difference, with examples of each. Check it out here!
If you haven’t before stumbled across the Slowestuff website, we have an entire section of the blog dedicated to scrapbooking & junk journaling! The crafting group of the blog is made up of monsters, check out their introduction post here!
If you still want more, check out Paper Muse, my free assistant build just for scrapbookers! She’s got ideas for seasonal pages, supply lists, junk journal prompts, you name it. Try Paper Muse now!
We have some of the Monster’s layouts included here but we also wanted to feature other creators. We are so inspired by all of these gorgeous scrapbook and junk journal pages!
Where can I find Gothic Halloween Scrapbook Ideas?
Scroll this gallery and bookmark the spreads you love. Some are clean and symmetrical. Others are layered, messy, and romantic. Either route fits a haunting layout you’ll want to revisit every October. But they aren’t just a Halloween theme! We love gothic layouts all year round. Between the gorgeous paper collection, scary cute embellishments, and just vibes, we love a good goth anytime.
All creators are credited, and their Instagram page is linked to each picture, so please do check out their pages to see their other work too! We love to support the scrapbook and journaling community.
Mayhem Crafters – Gothic Junk Journal Layout.
Inspired by a story of a headmistress of a school with a long history of students disappearing, here is one of our own creations!
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Junk Journal & Scrapbook Supplies Corner
We know that seeing other people’s (or creature’s) junk journal layouts or Halloween scrapbook layout often makes people want to get the same supplies as those being used.
We welcome you to visit the Monster’s Junk Journal Scrapbook Storefront (linked below). It is a great way to get a quick look or full details to find all kinds of little things to create your handmade creations, like amazing scrapbook stickers, pattern paper, ephemera, die cut, tools, storage, and more of your favorite things for your memory journal or scrapbooking hobby.
Whether you’re making a mini album for spooky season, crafting a handmade item, or just having some creative me-time, having everything in one place makes it so much more fun and less stressful. So, grab your supplies, pick your favorite photos or memories, and let’s get scrapping!
Mayhem Crafters Storefront
Quick link to our storefront if you want to do a little browsing!
Since we know buying journaling supplies is as much a hobby as the journaling itself, here’s the place to find all the gothic things of your dreams. You’ll find coffin box cards, bone leaf dies, velvet textures, lace trims, and inky edges that feel enchanting, scary, spooky, and just creepy enough that you’ll want to craft in the middle of the day with every light on. Treat yourself, make something dramatically extra, and keep the Halloween vibes going all year.
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30 Gothic Halloween Scrapbook Ideas and Junk Journal Ideas To Inspire Your Next Page
If you’re new to this or in the early stages, don’t overthink it! Scrapbooking and junk journaling are all about having fun, not perfection. Start small, focus on what makes you happy, and let your creativity flow. Definitely tag us with your creations! We would love to see them!
If you want more general scrapbook or junk journal inspiration, check out our scrapbook layout section of the blog for lots of inspiration! If you want more Halloween content, check out our Halloween section for all kinds of inspiration for costumes, decor, and more!
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