Halloween doesn't have to be expensive. With a decent home printer and a few sheets of paper, you can put together decorations, party supplies, kids' crafts, and even last-minute costumes — most of it completely free. Here's where to find the best Halloween printables and what's worth printing.
Canon Creative Park — Our Top Pick for Halloween Crafts
Canon Creative Park is the best single source for high-quality Halloween printables, with a wide range of free templates that go well beyond flat cut-outs. Think 3D paper models, pop-up decorations, lanterns, gift boxes, and intricate designs that actually look impressive once assembled.
Some of our favourites for Halloween:
- 3D paper pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns — fold-up models that look great on windowsills and mantlepieces
- Haunted house dioramas — more involved but genuinely impressive as a family project
- Halloween gift bags and boxes — ideal for trick-or-treat sweets or party favours
- Masks and costume accessories — quick to print and cut, perfect for last-minute dressing up
- Colouring pages — witches, ghosts, spiders and bats for younger children
Everything on Creative Park is free to download. For the best results on detailed 3D models, use a slightly heavier paper stock (120gsm or above) — standard 80gsm paper can be too flimsy for models with lots of fold lines. Visit our Canon Creative Park page for more information and direct links.
HP Printables — Good for Kids' Activities and Party Supplies
If you have an HP printer, HP Printables has a solid selection of Halloween-themed activity sheets, colouring pages, and party printables. The range is particularly good for younger children — simpler designs, bold colours, and activities that don't require much cutting or assembly.
Worth looking at for:
- Halloween colouring sheets for younger children
- Activity and puzzle sheets to keep kids entertained at parties
- Simple Halloween stationery and labels
Visit our HP Printables page for more details.
Ideas for What to Print
Not sure where to start? Here are some of the most popular Halloween print projects — all achievable at home with a standard inkjet printer.
Home Decorations
Printable bunting, window silhouettes, door signs, and table centrepieces can transform a room quickly and cheaply. Print on standard paper for flat decorations, or card stock for anything that needs to stand up or hold its shape. Black and orange prints use more ink than usual — worth bearing in mind if your cartridge is running low.
Party Supplies
Printable party supplies are one of the best uses of a home printer. Invitations, place cards, food labels, activity sheets, and photo booth props can all be printed at home for a fraction of the cost of shop-bought alternatives. A matching set printed on the same day will look far more coordinated than a mix of party shop items.
Masks and Costume Accessories
Full costumes are beyond most home printers, but masks, hats, and accessories are very achievable. Print on card stock rather than paper for anything that needs to be worn — it holds its shape much better. Canon Creative Park has some particularly good mask templates in various styles.
Kids' Crafts and Activities
Colouring pages, dot-to-dots, Halloween-themed word searches, and simple paper craft templates are all easy wins for keeping children entertained on half-term afternoons or at a party. Print a small selection and let children choose — it works better than printing everything and having most of it go unused.
Treat Bags and Labels
Printable treat bag templates, sweet labels, and gift tags add a personal touch to Halloween gifts and party favours. These are quick to print and cut, and children enjoy helping to assemble them.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
A few things worth knowing before you start printing:
- Use the right paper. Standard 80gsm copier paper is fine for flat decorations and colouring sheets. For anything 3D or structural, use 120gsm or heavier card stock — most home printers handle up to 200gsm without any issues.
- Check your ink levels first. Halloween printables — particularly anything with large areas of black, orange, or red — use more ink than a standard document. Check levels before a big print session and have replacements to hand if you're running low.
- Print at best quality for decorations. Switching from standard to best quality makes a noticeable difference on detailed designs and bold colours. It uses more ink but the results are worth it for anything that will be on display.
- Use genuine ink for accurate colours. Halloween prints rely on bold, saturated colours — particularly orange and black. Genuine ink cartridges reproduce these more accurately than compatible alternatives, which can produce muddy or washed-out results on colour-heavy prints.
If you need to stock up before your Halloween printing session, you can browse our full range of genuine HP ink cartridges and genuine Canon ink cartridges with free UK delivery. And when you're done, don't forget to recycle your empty cartridges for free — we include a prepaid recycling bag with every HP and Canon order.
More Printable Ideas
Looking for printable inspiration beyond Halloween? Our guide to things to print at home covers ideas for every occasion — from wall art and recipe cards to kids' activities and party decorations all year round.
