Ghost Stories
Spooky-Cute Art for Book Lovers
Fall is my favorite season to curl up with a stack of books and get lost in a good story. That’s exactly where the idea for my Ghost Stories Collection came from – a mix of bookish illustrations and surface pattern designs with just the right amount of spooky charm.
This collection is for readers who decorate their shelves with pumpkins, who think Halloween is a year-round vibe, and who believe ghosts are more fun than scary.
Why I created this collection
Books and Halloween just go together, don’t they? Both let you step into another world. With this collection, I wanted to celebrate that cozy, slightly mysterious feeling without being too dark or creepy.
- Little ghosts reading their favorite novels
- Bookshelves filled with pumpkins, skulls, and fall candles
- Playful lettering that turns Books into “Boooks”
- Patterns that are bright, bold, and totally not your average Halloween designs.
Its spooky season, but make it fun and bookish.
What’s in the collection?
This collection includes both illustrations and seamless patterns, so it’s super versatile for all kinds of products.
- Bookish illustrations : perfect for art prints, stickers, greeting cards, and totes.
- Surface patterns: perfect for fabric, gift wrap, or home goods.
The Color Palette
Forget the typical black and orange Halloween color palette. The Ghost Stories collection features:
- vibrant pumpkin orange
- golden ochre
- pops of lilac and bubble gum pink
- deep violets and indigo blue
The result? A fresh modern twist on spooky season that works for Halloween and beyond
One of my favorite parts about designing collections is imagining how they will live out in the world. Here’s where I picture the Ghost Stories Collection:
- Stationery – like notebooks, greeting cards, and stickers with whitty ghost puns.
- Bookish gifts – totes, mugs, and apparel for readers who love Halloween as much as they love their TBR pile.
- Textiles- like tea towels, throw pillows, or pajamas made from the ghost patterns.
- Spoonflower fabric or licensed textiles for crafters and makers who want something more playful than the usual Halloween prints.
Basically if it’s bookish, cozy, and slightly spooky, this collection belongs on it.
Ready to read more BOOOOKS?
The Ghost Stories Collection is for every bookworm who gets excited about Halloween and loves playful, colorful design. If you’re a publisher, fabric retailer, or gift company looking for something fresh for your fall lineup, I’d love to chat about licensing these designs.
You can reach me anytime at molliehendrick.design@gmail.com
Because honestly, there’s never a wrong time to read more BOOOOKS!
