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Invite the Fun: Spooky DIY Invitations for Your Halloween Celebration

By Sarah Foster | Designer Tutorials Featured

Halloween isn’t just for kids. Adults can get in on the fun too – with creative costumes, spooky games, and eerie treats! Take your Halloween party up a notch by sending out personalized invitations instead of a simple text. A custom Halloween invitation sets the tone of the festivities. Whether it’s a costume contest, a haunted house, or a themed party with spooky activities – it's never been easy to celebrate Spooky Season.

decorative halloween

To make your party unforgettable, unleash your creativity in both planning and design! Challenge your guests with a costume contest or a spooky dress code, plan thrilling games, and serve creepy snacks. Let that same imagination shine through your Halloween invitation. BeFunky’s Halloween party invitation templates in the Graphic Designer provide plenty of stunning visuals, themed fonts, and customizable elements to give your guests a sneak peek of the fun to come and leave them in awe of your creativity – even if you're new to design.

Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Halloween Invitations with BeFunky

After deciding on your spooky theme and gathering all the important details like the event time and location, it's time to create your invitation. Get started by selecting your preferred template from the Halloween Party templates. Click on the template that calls to you and select Use This Template.

choose a halloween invite template

Step 1: Insert Your Own Spooky Photo

From the Image Manager, you can either drag and drop your image into your invitation, or you can search for your image from your computer. You can drag and drop your image right into the invitation where the existing stock photo is. 

add your own halloween photo

Step 2: Apply a Halloween Effect

Click on your image, then click on the Edit Image button to enter the Photo Editor with your image straight from the Graphic Designer. 

open photo in editor

Next, click on the Artsy Effects tab, followed by Fantasy Portrait. Thanks to cutting-edge AI technology, turning your portraits into eerily lifelike artwork is a breeze. Whether you're inspired by iconic monsters or supernatural beings, we've got the perfect way to showcase your Halloween vibe.

fantasy portrait

From here, you can select the effect that fits your photo, invitation, and event the best! For this tutorial, we used the Undead effect. For further customization, you can click the Settings icon and adjust the amount, fidelity, and variation until you find your desired results. When you're done customizing the effect, click Apply.

adjust fantasy portrait effect

Once you are done editing your image, click on the Done Editing Image button at the top of your canvas to return to the Graphic Designer to continue editing your Halloween party invitation. 

apply and go back to editor

Step 3: Customize the Rest of Your Halloween Party Invitations

Customize the text for your event by clicking on the text box, and you can add all your own details! You can even change the color and font of your text from the Text Properties menu.

customize text of halloween party invite

From the Graphics tab, click on the Search Graphics box and search for "Halloween." Once you've chosen your graphics, return to the Graphics Library and drag your graphic onto the canvas.

choose graphics for halloween invite

Step 4: Save Your Halloween Party Invite

When your Halloween invitation is perfect, click the Save button at the top of the Designer to download it to your computer. You can either print it to hand out in person or share the digital version with your guests.

save halloween invite design

Final Results: Your Spooktacular Invitation Is Ready

With your Halloween invitation finished, your spooky celebration is one step closer to becoming a reality. Take a look at how the personalized design captures the essence of the party, getting your guests excited for the fun ahead! 

halloween party invite after
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Get Creative with Halloween Invitation Ideas 

Looking for more inspiration to create unique Halloween party invitations? Consider different themes to set the tone for your event. Whether you're hosting a Halloween birthday party, a kids' costume bash, or a haunted movie marathon, there are endless creative possibilities to explore for your next invitation design!

Halloween Birthday Party Invitation

Halloween birthday invitations combine the fun of a birthday celebration with the spooky excitement of Halloween. These unique invites set the tone for a themed party where costumes, games, and eerie decorations create a memorable experience for guests.

spooky halloween birthday invite

Haunted Movie Marathon Invite

Halloween horror movie party invitations are perfect for setting the mood for a spine-chilling night of frights and thrills. With creative designs that feature iconic horror imagery, these invites entice guests to join in on the fun of watching classic scary films in a festive atmosphere.

haunted movie marathon invite

Halloween Costume Bash 

Halloween costume party invitations invite guests to unleash their creativity and showcase their most imaginative outfits. With playful designs that highlight costumes and festive elements, these invites build excitement for a night of fun, games, and spooky camaraderie.

halloween costume invite

Create Your Own Frightastic Halloween Party Invitation 

As you gear up for your Halloween festivities, remember that the right invitation can set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. By harnessing your creativity and utilizing tools like BeFunky, you can craft unique invitations that reflect the spirit of your event, whether it's a thrilling horror movie marathon, a whimsical costume bash, a haunted house spectacular, or a spooky birthday party. So get inspired, let your imagination run wild, and prepare for a night filled with fun, laughter, and a touch of fright! Create your own invitation today! 

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