Halloween is the perfect excuse to go all-in on spooky creativity — and if you love crafting with a cutting machine like your Cricut® or Silhouette®, or a laser like Glowforge® or xTool®, you’re going to *love* this project inspiration.
Our Halloween Sign Bundle is packed with layered SVG projects that turn cardstock or wood into hauntingly fun décor you’ll look forward to pulling out every October.
Whether you’re into eerie elegance or playful puns, these DIY Halloween signs and shadow boxes are easy to make, beginner-friendly, and look like they took hours (when they really didn’t 👻).
🧙♀️ Witch-Themed Sign Idea
Nothing says “Halloween magic” quite like a witch stirring up trouble in her cauldron. One of our favorite designs in the bundle features a layered witch scene with the phrase “A Dash of Magic and a Pinch of Trouble.” It’s the perfect mix of cute and spooky — ideal for your entryway, kitchen, or craft room.
Try cutting this project in shades of black, purple, and green cardstock for a classic witchy palette, or switch it up with metallic accents for a more sophisticated look. Want to level it up even further? Maybe use glow-in-the-dark vinyl for the cauldron layer for a flickering, bubbling effect?
Display idea: Pair this with a broomstick, a mason jar of candy corn, and a “Witches Welcome” sign for a full-on magical vibe.
🧟 A Zombie-Inspired Shadow Box Project
If you prefer your décor a little creepier, the zombie-themed sign in our Halloween bundle bring just the right dose of undead charm. Our layered zombie hand design with the phrase “Enter if you Dare (Leave if you Can)” makes a fantastic front-door sign or wall piece for your Halloween party setup.
This project also looks incredible when cut on a laser using birch plywood. Paint the zombie hand with glow-in-the dark paint for an even spookier effect. The 3D shadow-box effect makes the hand appear as if it’s bursting right through the frame — no trickery required!
Display idea: Add a cobweb backdrop and a flickering candle inside the shadow box to make it glow ominously after dark.
🏠 Haunted House Shadow Box Design
Every great Halloween setup needs a haunted house — and our layered design with the phrase “A Haunted Home Is a Happy Home” captures that playful spooky charm perfectly. This project layers a detailed haunted mansion, swirling ghosts, and crescent moon accents to create a piece that’s equal parts eerie and adorable.
Cut it in classic Halloween hues — black, orange, and smoky gray — for a traditional look, or try unexpected colors like teal and coral for a fun, modern twist. The design also looks incredible when cut from wood or acrylic on your Glowforge® or xTool® for a dimensional keepsake you can reuse every year.
Display idea: Cut the window layer from glitter card stock or if crafting with wood on a laser paint it in glow-in-the-dark paint for an elevated look.
🕸️ Retro Halloween Designs You’ll Love
Our Halloween Sign Bundle also includes three retro inspired designs to add a splash of vintage fun to your Halloween decor:
Each design is layered for depth and detail but easy to cut and assemble. Every file includes simple layering instructions, so whether you’re cutting cardstock, acrylic, or wood, you’ll get perfectly aligned results every time.
🪄 Tips for Flawless Halloween Crafting
- Use the right materials: For paper projects, 65-80 lb cardstock gives sturdy, clean cuts. For lasers, try 1/8” MDF or birch plywood.
- Test your settings first: Every cutting machine is different! Do a small test cut before running the full project.
- Layer with care: Use foam dots or spacers between layers to create depth without warping your paper.
- Frame it right: Most of our projects are designed to fit 8x8 frames — check your frame’s inner dimensions before cutting.
- Check our supply list for our favorite glue, paper, wood, frames and more!
Make Your Haunted Decor Stand Out
If you’re the kind of crafter who loves turning paper or wood into WOW-worthy décor, this is your season. The Halloween Sign Bundle gives you everything you need to create custom Halloween pieces that are equal parts spooky and stylish.
Perfect for home décor, party gifts, or even craft fairs — these projects make it easy to fill your home with handmade Halloween magic.