I love the chalkboard look craze that's going on right now. It's perfect to go along with the Halloween Theme. You can find several videos using this technique, I like the tutorial from Splitcoaststampers.
Recipe:
My Creative Time: Just for You
Recollections Papers
DCWV: The Spooky Time Stack
PaperTrey Ink: Fresh Snow
White embossing powder
Cricut: Happy Haunting's
Ribbons & Rhinestone's