Published: October 6, 2022

Autumn is such a fun season; cozy weather, changing leaves, Halloween. There’s something for everyone. So here are 3 themes with color ideas, design tips, layout examples and font suggestions to make your planners and notebooks match the season.

BONUS! Scroll to the end of the post for FREE autumn themed digital stickers.

We also have a Cozy Cafe digital sticker set in our shop that’s perfect for the season! Check it out here.

CHANGING LEAVES + CHILLY WEATHER

Vibrant, warm colors of autumn leaves fluttering down bathed in delicious golden light are one of the best parts about fall. (Tho it doesn’t happen much here in Hawaii, it’s truly an experience when seeing it for the first time.)

COLOR IDEA

Bring some of that beauty to your planner by changing colors over the month (or week). Start with a lighter, vibrant color at the beginning of the week and gradually pick a darker, less vibrant color within the same color palette for each consecutive day. By the end of the week, you will have a beautiful color fade.

DESIGN TIPS

The highlighter pen has more versatility than just highlighting words. It can be used to make label backgrounds of all shapes and sizes. Better yet, you can easily change its color. Capture the crisp Fall breeze in your planner by using the highlighter tool to draw swirly wisps with Fall inspired colors (look below for inspiration).

Another tip is to look for free fonts online that match the vibe you’re looking for. For a soft, warm feel try using a handwritten font like this one: Free Font Pompiere (via FontSquirrel)

EXAMPLE LAYOUT

SWEATER WEATHER + COMFORT FOODS

Autumn is a feast for the senses-the sight and sound of beautiful falling leaves that ruffle and crunch under foot; the comforting smell and taste of soups, casseroles, freshly baked pies, and pumpkin spice; the cozy, warm texture of knit sweaters and blankets. It’s a season that envelops us in its presence.

COLOR IDEAS

DESIGN TIPS

Add digital stickers and photos to match the season or feel you’re looking for.
Try pairing fonts together to create contrast like these:
- Free Font Caroni (via FontSquirrel)
- Free Font Soria (via Behance)

EXAMPLE LAYOUT

HALLOWEEN

Hidden among the elegance of Fall is that fun and playful Halloween that we cannot forget about. Contrasting dark and bright rich colors, with creepy insects and characters (or maybe creepy, cute?) lends for a perfect whimsical October planner design. All you need is a little scary imagination.

COLOR IDEAS

DESIGN TIPS

Adjust the transparency of your digital stickers to create a ghostly effect using Procreate or Apple Pages/Keynote
Have fun with bold, bright colors and stickers
Use a dark mode notebook or planner. Check out this post for a FREE dark mode notebook.
Have fun with graphic fonts like Shlop (via FontSquirrel)

EXAMPLE LAYOUT