🎶 What’s This? What’s This?! Scrappin' Disney Magic: The Nightmare Before Christmas Layout! 🎶
- This Chick Loves Paper
- Apr 4, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 15
“What’s this? What’s this? A scrapbook full of cheer?
What’s this? It’s spooky, yet sincere!
What’s this? I must be dreaming—how did this layout come to life?
Oh wait… it’s all thanks to This Chick Loves Paper!”
That’s right, my fellow crafty ghouls and goblins—today, we’re diving straight into the world of Jack Skellington, Zero, and all things delightfully eerie! Whether you’re a die-hard Halloween Town fan or just love a little spooky whimsy in your scrapbooks, this Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired layout is the perfect way to capture Disney magic with a twist!
So grab your scissors, summon your inner Sandy Claws, and let’s craft something spooktacular! 👻✨
👻 Scrappin' Disney Magic The Nightmare Before Christmas Materials
Every great scrapbook layout starts with the right color palette, and for this Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired design, I wanted a mix of moody, bold, and Halloween-perfect hues!
🦇 Original Colors (CTMH Cardstock): I used Black, White, Royal, Sundance, and Capri to bring the layout to life.
🎃 Stampin’ Up! Crossover Colors: Want to recreate this look with Stampin’ Up! cardstock? You totally can! Try using Basic Black, White Willow, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie, and Azure Afternoon for a spooky-fun, picture-perfect match!
• Cardstock Colors:
✨ Pro Tip: Gorgeous Grape adds the perfect touch of eerie elegance, while Pumpkin Pie makes those Halloween accents pop!
🖤 Must-Have Inks:
Essentials
✂️ Paper Trimmer: Because clean cuts make all the difference!
🧡 Adhesives: A mix of glue and foam strips to add depth and dimension.
Sponge Daubers - inking edges
🎨 SVG Files & Custom Cuts: The Secret to Intricate Designs
This layout features custom SVG designs, which I created in Cricut Design Space® and cut using my Cricut® machine on Close To My Heart cardstock. But if you’re new to SVGs, don’t worry—I got you!
🖥️ What’s an SVG File? Think of SVG files as pre-designed cut files that your Cricut® can use to create intricate shapes, titles, and embellishments. They’re a game-changer for scrapbook layouts, making it easy to get detailed designs without fussy cutting by hand!
✨ Pro Tip: If you’re new to Cricut® cutting, always do a test cut first! Some SVG files may need small adjustments in Design Space® for a smoother cut—especially if they have fine details!
🦇 Bringing the Layout to Life – Step-by-Step
Once I had my layout fully planned and cut using my Cricut®, the assembly was a total breeze! This design came together effortlessly—it was all about layering!
Step 1: Creating a Bold Base
I used CTMH Royal cardstock as my base—a bold choice, since I usually start with white! But hey, when crafting a Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired layout, moody and dramatic is the way to go!
✨ Pro Tip: Want to recreate this with Stampin’ Up! colors? Try using Gorgeous Grape for a similarly rich, eerie effect!
Step 2: Adding Depth with Inked Edges
To give the layout extra definition, I inked up all the edges using their matching cardstock colors—this subtle step adds a shadowed, dimensional look that makes everything pop!
Step 3: Stacking the Moon & Hill – The Cricut® Magic!
The moon was a pre-layered SVG file, which meant that Cricut® did the hard work for me! It cuts each piece in a way that, when stacked correctly, the lower layers peek through exactly where they should—creating built-in depth and dimension with zero extra effort!
🟡 Layering Order:
1️⃣ Sundance (bright glow)
2️⃣ Capri (soft highlight)
3️⃣ Black (deep shadow)
✨ Pro Tip: When layering intricate cuts, use a precision glue pen for seamless adhesion—no messy glue smudges!
Step 4: Creating the Perfect Photo Mats
For a balanced look, I double-matted my photo areas using Capri & White cardstock, then positioned them onto the page for a clean, polished finish.
Step 5: The Finishing Touches – Where the Magic Happens!
With the main pieces in place, adding the final embellishments was the easiest part! A few well-placed die cuts, themed accents, and layered details brought the whole page to life—just like Jack Skellington bringing Christmas to Halloween Town!
🎭 This Is Halloween… But It’s Also So Much More!
While this layout is perfect for a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed spread, don’t let that stop you from getting creative! These design elements work for all sorts of magical Disney memories, including:
🏰 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
👻 Spooky theme park nights & haunted house adventures
🎭 Villains After Hours or Disney Halloween overlays
🎄 A little Christmas magic with a Halloween twist! (Because let’s be real—Jack Skellington does both!)
✨ Discover More Disney-inspired layouts!
If you loved this Nightmare Before Christmas layout, don’t stop here! Explore more Disney-inspired scrapbook designs for even more creative inspiration:
🔎 Check out my Disney-Inspired Layout Gallery!
🎃 Share Your Frightfully Fun Creations!
📸 Have you crafted your own Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired scrapbook pages? I’d LOVE to see them! Share your layouts in the Members Gallery and let’s inspire each other with some spooky-good creativity!
💀 A Fan’s Tribute to Jack and Sally
Some layouts are just layouts… but this one? This one is special. 💜
As a lifelong Nightmare Before Christmas fan, this project wasn’t just about crafting—it was about capturing the magic, whimsy, and hauntingly beautiful charm of Jack and Sally’s world. From the layered moon to the bold colors and eerie details, every piece of this layout was designed with love, nostalgia, and just a little bit of Halloween Town mischief. 👻✨
And the best part? It all came together in about an hour! 🕰️
That’s right—stunning scrapbook layouts don’t have to take all day! With the right materials, SVG files, and a bit of creative layering, you can bring your favorite fandom to life in no time.
So whether you’re a die-hard Jack & Sally fan like me or just love a good spooky scrapbook challenge, I hope this layout inspires you to craft a little magic of your own. 🎃💀✨
Until next time… stay crafty, stay spooky!” 👀🎨
April - This Chick Loves Paper
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What’s this? What’s this?! 🎃✨ This Chick Love Paper is Scrappin' Disney Magic! This Nightmare Before Christmas 12x12 double-page scrapbook layout is designed in Cricut Design Space® and cut on CTMH cardstock using a Cricut®! Whether you’re new to SVG files or a seasoned crafter, this step-by-step guide breaks it all down—spooky color combos, enchanting embellishments, and pro tips to bring Halloween Town to life! Get ready to craft something frightfully fabulous—because every memory deserves a little Disney magic!
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