Here is the summary table for the 40 viral Halloween party decor printables. It includes the estimated cost to buy a similar ready-made item from a store.
Planning a Halloween party that looks like it is straight out of a viral social media post does not require a Hollywood budget or expert crafting skills. The secret weapon to a stunning, cohesive, and photo worthy haunt is the printable.
With just a printer, some paper, and a little bit of creativity, you can transform your space into a spooky spectacle that will have your guests snapping pictures all night.
From eerie invitations to ghoulish games, these 40 printable ideas are your ticket to a stylish, budget friendly, and frighteningly fun celebration.
Eerie Invitations & Sinister Signage
Set the spooky tone from the very beginning with invitations and signs that welcome your guests to a night of fright.
1. Tarot Card Party Invites
Invite your guests to a mystical evening with invitations designed to look like vintage, ornate tarot cards like “The Hanged Man” or “The Tower.”
DIY Tips:
- Print these on a thick, heavy cardstock for an authentic, sturdy feel.
- Use a corner rounder punch on the edges to mimic the look of a real tarot deck.
- Distress the edges of the card by lightly running them over a brown ink pad for an aged look.
- Include a single, small crystal or a sprig of dried lavender in the envelope for a tactile surprise.
- Use a metallic gold or silver pen to handwrite the guest’s name on the back.
- Seal your envelopes with a wax seal for an extra touch of gothic elegance.
- The “card” could predict a night of “Fright and Delight” as the party’s theme.
- Print a single, larger version to frame and display at the party entrance.
- Choose a font that looks like old world calligraphy for the party details.
- These are perfect for a “Mystical Eve” or “Witch’s Gathering” themed party.
2. Ouija Board Welcome Sign
Greet your guests with a large, spooky welcome sign designed to look like a classic spirit board, spelling out a welcome message.
DIY Tips:
- Have this printed as a large poster or engineer print at a local print shop for a high impact entrance piece.
- Mount the print onto a piece of black foam board to keep it rigid.
- Place a large, decorative planchette (which you can also make from a printable) on a table next to the sign.
- Surround the sign with flickering, battery operated candles to create a séance like atmosphere.
- The letters on the board can spell out “WELCOME GHOULS” or “SO GLAD YOU COULD MAKE IT.”
- Use a vintage or distressed looking font for the most authentic look.
- You can also print smaller versions to use as placemats for your dinner table.
- The “Yes” and “No” corners can be changed to “Tricks” and “Treats.”
- This sets a paranormal, supernatural tone for your party right from the start.
- Hang it on your front door in place of a traditional wreath.
3. Witch’s Spell Book Menu
Display your party menu on a printable designed to look like an open page from a witch’s ancient spell book.
DIY Tips:
- Print the menu on parchment style paper for an old world feel.
- Carefully burn the edges of the paper with a lighter for a scorched, ancient look. (Adults only!)
- Rename your food and drinks with spooky, potion like names like “Swamp Water Punch” or “Severed Finger Foods.”
- Place the menu on a book stand next to the food buffet.
- Use a font that looks like messy, handwritten script.
- Add spooky, hand drawn doodles of potion ingredients in the margins.
- You can print several different “pages” for different sections, like “Elixirs” for drinks and “Concoctions” for food.
- A larger version can be framed and hung behind the buffet table.
- This is a fantastic way to carry a witch theme through to your food display.
- Place a fake crow or a plastic skull next to the menu stand to complete the vignette.
4. “Choose Your Poison” Bar Menu
A stylish and spooky printable for your bar cart or drink station, designed with gothic fonts and imagery.
DIY Tips:
- Print the menu and place it in a simple, elegant black frame.
- Give your cocktails spooky names like “Vampire’s Kiss,” “Witches’ Brew,” or “Zombie Guts.”
- List the “ingredients” of each cocktail underneath its spooky name.
- Use a design with vintage poison bottle illustrations or skull and crossbones imagery.
- You can also print smaller, individual labels to hang from the necks of your liquor bottles.
- A black and white color scheme with a single accent color, like deep red or green, looks very chic.
- Place the framed menu on your bar cart next to a vase of dark, moody flowers.
- This is a great way to inform guests about the drink options in a thematic way.
- For a fun touch, add a non alcoholic “Antidote” option to the menu.
- This printable elevates a simple drink station into a curated, spooky experience.
5. Zombie Outbreak Warning Posters
Plaster your entryway and party space with official looking, weathered warning posters about a recent zombie outbreak.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on regular paper, then crumple them up and smooth them out for a worn look.
- Use a wet tea bag to create realistic, aged water stains on the posters.
- The posters can have biohazard symbols and bold text like “WARNING: INFECTED INSIDE” or “QUARANTINE ZONE.”
- Use red paint to add bloody handprints and splatters to the posters.
- Tape them crookedly to walls, doors, and windows for a chaotic, panicked look.
- This is a fantastic and cheap way to decorate a large space.
- They are perfect for setting the scene for a zombie apocalypse or walking dead themed party.
- You can customize the posters to include your address or party name.
- A set of these posters can transform a simple hallway into a terrifying experience.
- This is a great way to guide guests through your party space, with arrows pointing to “safe zones.”
Ghastly Garlands & Creepy Cutouts
These printables are perfect for adding layers of spooky texture and dimension to your walls, ceilings, and windows.
6. Vintage Anatomy Specimen Banner
A sophisticated and slightly gruesome banner made from printable vintage anatomical illustrations of skulls, hearts, and skeletons.
DIY Tips:
- Print the illustrations on heavy cardstock.
- Cut out each illustration, leaving a small white border.
- Use a small hole punch to make two holes at the top of each “flag.”
- Thread a piece of black twine or velvet ribbon through the holes to create the garland.
- Hang it across a mantelpiece, a doorway, or a bookshelf.
- This is perfect for a mad scientist or gothic Victorian themed party.
- For an aged look, print on cream colored cardstock.
- Mix in some pages from a vintage dictionary for a layered look.
- The detailed, scientific look is more creepy than gory.
- This is a unique and elegant alternative to a classic “Happy Halloween” banner.
7. Flying Bat Swarm Cutouts
A colony of black paper bats creates a dramatic, high impact look that can transform a whole room in minutes.
DIY Tips:
- Print a template with several different bat sizes to create a more dynamic, realistic swarm.
- Trace and cut the bats out of black cardstock for a sturdy, reusable decoration.
- Fold the wings slightly along the body to give them a 3D effect.
- Use a small piece of double sided tape or poster putty to attach them.
- Create a formation that looks like the bats are flying out of a fireplace, a closet, or a corner of the room.
- This is a very cheap way to make a huge visual statement.
- You can also hang them from the ceiling with fishing line so they appear to be flying in mid air.
- This is a classic Halloween decoration for a reason, it is always effective.
- Let your kids help you cut out the bats for a fun family craft.
- They look fantastic against a light colored wall or on a front door.
8. Ghostly Apparition Window Clings
Create the illusion of ghostly faces and figures peering out of your windows with these printable transparent clings.
DIY Tips:
- You will need to print these on special window cling paper, which is available online or at craft stores.
- Choose images that are faded and semi transparent for the most ghostly effect.
- Place them on the inside of your windows. At night, when the lights are on, they will look incredibly spooky from the outside.
- These are a great, reusable decoration that will not damage your windows.
- Look for images of Victorian era children or spooky, shadowy figures.
- You can also place them on bathroom mirrors for a truly terrifying surprise.
- They are much more unique than store bought window clings.
- This is a subtle but very effective way to add a creepy touch to your decor.
- Make sure your windows are clean before applying for the best adhesion.
- They peel off easily and can be stored on their backing paper for next year.
9. Severed Hand Silhouette Garland
A simple, gruesome, and modern looking garland that is very easy to make.
DIY Tips:
- Print out a template of a simple, black hand silhouette.
- Trace and cut out dozens of hands from black cardstock.
- Use a small hole punch to make a hole in the wrist area of each hand.
- String the hands together with a piece of red yarn or twine to look like a bloody trail.
- Hang the garland in a doorway or across a wall.
- This is a minimalist and slightly morbid decoration.
- For a fun twist, you can use skeleton hand silhouettes instead.
- This is a very fast and easy garland to assemble.
- You can also create a single, bloody handprint to place on a doorknob.
- This is a great, modern alternative to a pumpkin or ghost garland.
10. Full Moon & Starry Night Banner
Create a magical, celestial atmosphere with a banner featuring phases of the moon and vintage star charts.
DIY Tips:
- Print the moon phases and star charts on a dark blue or black cardstock.
- Use a circle punch to cut out the moons for a perfect shape.
- Use a metallic silver or gold pen to add extra shimmer to the stars.
- String the pieces together with a thin, silver thread.
- This is a perfect decoration for a witch or mystical themed party.
- Hang it behind a buffet table or in an entryway.
- It is a more elegant and less spooky option for a Halloween gathering.
- You can also print out individual stars to tape to the ceiling.
- This banner looks beautiful when paired with fairy lights.
- It is a sophisticated and unique take on Halloween decor.
Wicked Wall Art & Petrifying Portraits
Transform your walls into a gallery of the ghastly with these frameable art prints and fun photo props.
11. “Ghoulishly Altered” Ancestor Portraits
Printable vintage portraits that have been digitally altered to have glowing eyes, vampire fangs, or a ghostly, transparent look.
DIY Tips:
- Find cheap, ornate frames at a thrift store and spray paint them all matte black for a cohesive look.
- Print the portraits and place them in the frames.
- Create a gallery wall of these creepy ancestors going up your staircase or in your entryway.
- The key is that they look like normal portraits from a distance, but are terrifying up close.
- Use a small, battery operated picture light to illuminate one of the portraits for a dramatic effect.
- You can also alter your own family photos for a truly personal and creepy touch.
- This is a sophisticated and very effective way to decorate.
- The more portraits you have, the more impactful the display.
- Mix in a few normal portraits to keep your guests guessing.
- This is a fantastic way to create a haunted mansion feel.
12. Victorian Poison Bottle Art Prints
A set of stylish and slightly morbid art prints featuring beautifully illustrated, vintage poison and apothecary bottles.
DIY Tips:
- Print these and frame them in simple, black frames.
- Hang them in a grid pattern in your bathroom or above your bar cart.
- The detailed, scientific look is both elegant and creepy.
- This is a great, sophisticated alternative to more cartoonish Halloween decor.
- Look for printables with intricate labels and skull and crossbones imagery.
- These are perfect for a gothic Victorian or mad scientist themed party.
- You can print them in a smaller size to use as gift tags.
- This is a very quick way to add a touch of Halloween to any room.
- They look fantastic printed on a textured, off white paper.
- This is a subtle but stylish way to decorate.
13. Spooky Quote Calligraphy Set
A collection of prints featuring famous spooky quotes from horror movies or literature, written in elegant, modern calligraphy.
DIY Tips:
- Choose quotes like “We all go a little mad sometimes” or “Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”
- Frame them in simple, minimalist frames.
- Create a gallery wall of these quotes for a modern and spooky look.
- This is a great way to show off your love for the horror genre.
- You can also print them and use them as part of a table centerpiece.
- A black and white color scheme is very chic and effective.
- This is a sophisticated and literary take on Halloween decor.
- You can easily find these printables on sites like Etsy.
- They are a great conversation starter for a party.
- This is a subtle but very effective way to set a creepy mood.
14. Haunted Library Book Covers
Printable, vintage looking book covers that you can wrap around your existing books to create a haunted library.
DIY Tips:
- Look for covers with spooky titles like “A History of Witchcraft,” “Potion Making 101,” or “Spells for the Recently Deceased.”
- Print them on regular paper and wrap them around books of a similar size.
- Stack the “haunted” books on your mantelpiece, coffee table, or bookshelves.
- This is a fantastic way to transform a room with very little effort.
- For an aged look, you can distress the edges of the paper covers.
- Place a fake crow or a skull on top of a stack of the books.
- This is a perfect detail for a haunted mansion or witch themed party.
- You can also use them to cover empty cereal boxes to create fake, lightweight books.
- This is a very cheap way to add a lot of thematic detail.
- Make sure to remove them carefully after Halloween to preserve your real books.
15. “Selfie with a Spectre” Photo Booth Props
A set of printable props for a haunted photo booth, including ghostly figures, creepy masks, and spooky speech bubbles.
DIY Tips:
- Print the props on heavy cardstock.
- Cut them out and hot glue them to wooden dowels or skewers.
- Include props like a “ghost on a stick” that people can hold next to them in a photo.
- Speech bubbles can say things like “I see dead people” or “BOO!”
- Set up a simple backdrop with a black sheet or a spooky, printed tapestry.
- This is a fun and interactive activity for any Halloween party.
- The photos will be a fantastic memento for your guests.
- Include a few classic props like vampire fangs and witch hats.
- This is a great way to encourage your guests to take and share photos of your party.
- You can also create a custom, printable photo booth frame with your party details on it.
Devilish Drink & Food Labels
These printables are a fast and easy way to transform your party snacks and drinks into a ghoulish feast.
16. “Witch’s Brew” Potion Bottle Labels
Printable, vintage style labels to turn your wine, soda, and liquor bottles into ingredients for a witch’s potion.
DIY Tips:
- Print the labels on sticker paper for easy application.
- Look for labels with spooky names like “Spider Venom,” “Poison,” or “Zombie Virus.”
- Soak your wine and soda bottles in warm, soapy water to easily remove the original labels.
- These are a perfect way to dress up your bar cart or drink station.
- A little bit of twine wrapped around the neck of the bottle adds a rustic touch.
- This is a very cheap way to make your drinks part of the decor.
- You can also use them on jars of colored water for a purely decorative display.
- They are a great detail for a witch or mad scientist themed party.
- Make sure the bottles are dry before you apply the new labels.
- This is a simple but very effective way to carry your theme through.
17. “Tombstone” Food Tent Cards
Printable, foldable cards shaped like tombstones to label the dishes on your buffet table.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on grey or black cardstock.
- Write the name of each dish with a white or silver pen.
- Give your dishes spooky, punny names like “Deviled Eyeballs” (deviled eggs) or “Pasta and Guts” (spaghetti and meatballs).
- This is a fun and thematic way to let your guests know what they are eating.
- They are a great way to indicate which dishes are vegetarian, gluten free, etc.
- You can also add a funny “epitaph” to each tombstone.
- This is a very simple way to make your food table look festive.
- They fold in the middle to stand up on their own.
- This is a perfect detail for a graveyard or haunted mansion themed party.
- You can find many different styles of these online, from spooky to cute.
18. “Spider Egg” Cupcake Toppers
Printable, circular toppers that you can attach to toothpicks to decorate your cupcakes.
DIY Tips:
- Look for designs that say “Spider Eggs,” “Poison,” or have a simple skull and crossbones image.
- Print them on cardstock and use a 2 inch circle punch for a perfect, clean cut.
- Use a hot glue gun or a piece of tape to attach the paper circles to a toothpick.
- Stick them into frosted cupcakes for an instant Halloween makeover.
- This is much easier and faster than intricate piping.
- You can also use them on brownies, cookies, or even cheese cubes.
- They are a great way to tie your desserts into your party theme.
- Pair them with spooky, colored frosting like green or purple.
- This is a very cheap way to decorate a large number of treats.
- You can also find toppers in other shapes, like bats or ghosts.
19. “Blood Bag” Drink Pouch Labels
Printable labels that you can attach to IV bag style drink pouches for a creepy and interactive beverage.
DIY Tips:
- You can buy empty, food safe IV bag drink pouches online.
- Fill them with a red colored drink, like cranberry juice, fruit punch, or a red cocktail.
- Print the labels on sticker paper and customize them with a blood type and your party details.
- Serve them in a cooler filled with ice for a “blood bank” effect.
- This is a huge hit at adult Halloween parties.
- It is a fun and memorable way to serve drinks.
- Make sure to get the pouches that come with a clip to prevent spills.
- This is a very “Instagrammable” party detail.
- You can also make a non alcoholic version for kids.
- This is perfect for a vampire or mad scientist themed party.
20. “Zombie Guts” Snack Cup Wrappers
Printable wrappers to turn a simple cup of snacks into a gruesome and fun treat.
DIY Tips:
- These are designed to be wrapped around a clear plastic cup.
- Fill the cup with a green colored snack, like green Jello, green pudding, or even green grapes.
- The wrapper can have a biohazard symbol and the words “Zombie Guts” or “Contaminated Specimen.”
- This is a fun way to serve a simple snack.
- It is a great idea for a kid’s Halloween party.
- You can also use them on cups of green popcorn.
- This is a very easy way to make your food table look more thematic.
- Just print, cut, and tape the wrappers around the cups.
- This is perfect for a zombie apocalypse themed party.
- It is a simple but very effective detail.
Paranormal Party Favors & Ghoulish Games
These printables are perfect for entertaining your guests and sending them home with a spooky and stylish memento.
21. “Thank You for a Spooky Time” Coffin Favor Box
A printable template that you can cut out and fold into a small, coffin shaped box for party favors.
DIY Tips:
- Print the template on black cardstock for the sturdiest box.
- Use a bone folder or the back of a butter knife to score the fold lines for a crisp, clean fold.
- Fill the box with small candies, a spooky toy, or a single, fancy chocolate.
- Tie the box shut with a piece of black or red ribbon.
- This is a unique and memorable way to give out party favors.
- The template does all the hard work for you.
- You can write a small “thank you” message on the inside of the lid.
- This is perfect for a vampire or gothic themed party.
- They look fantastic arranged on a tray by the exit.
- This is a very cheap but impressive looking favor.
22. “Take One if You Dare” Candy Bar Wrappers
Printable wrappers to turn regular chocolate bars into spooky, custom party favors.
DIY Tips:
- These are designed to fit a standard sized chocolate bar, like a Hershey’s bar.
- Look for designs with spooky, vintage advertisements or creepy nutritional facts.
- Print them on regular paper and wrap them around the candy bars, securing them with a piece of tape.
- This is a very easy way to create a custom and cohesive party favor.
- You can customize them with your name and the date of your party.
- Place them in a large bowl with a sign that says “Take One if You Dare.”
- This is a classic and always popular party favor.
- You can find many different styles, from spooky to cute.
- This is a great way to use up bulk bags of candy.
- It is a simple but thoughtful touch that your guests will appreciate.
23. Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards
A set of printable, rhyming clue cards to lead kids (or adults) on a spooky scavenger hunt around your house or yard.
DIY Tips:
- Print the cards on cardstock and cut them out.
- Hide the cards in spooky locations, like inside a plastic skull or under a “tombstone.”
- The final prize can be a bucket of candy or a special Halloween toy.
- This is a great, active game to play at a kids’ Halloween party.
- You can also find versions for adults with more challenging clues.
- For an aged look, you can burn the edges of the clue cards.
- This is a fantastic way to keep your guests entertained.
- It is a very cheap and easy party activity to organize.
- You can also create your own custom clues to fit your specific home.
- This is a fun and interactive alternative to a traditional party game.
24. “Name That Horror Movie” Game Sheet
A printable game sheet with quotes, images, or trivia questions from famous horror movies.
DIY Tips:
- Print out enough copies for all your guests.
- Provide pens or pencils.
- The person with the most correct answers wins a spooky prize.
- This is a great icebreaker for an adult Halloween party.
- You can find many different versions of this game online, from easy to expert.
- Play clips from the movie soundtracks to add another layer to the game.
- This is a fun and easy way to entertain your guests.
- It is a great game for movie lovers.
- You can also create a version for kids with quotes from spooky animated movies.
- This is a perfect, low key party game that everyone can play at their own pace.
25. “What’s Your Witch Name?” Game Poster
A fun, interactive poster that gives each guest a silly or spooky witch name based on their own name and birth month.
DIY Tips:
- Print this as a large poster and hang it in a prominent place at your party.
- Provide a stack of “Hello, My Name Is” stickers so guests can write down and wear their witch names.
- This is a great icebreaker and a fun way for guests to interact with each other.
- You can also find versions for vampires, ghosts, or monsters.
- This is a perfect addition to a photo booth area.
- It is a very simple and cheap way to add an interactive element to your party.
- This is especially fun for a witch or mystical themed party.
- It is a great way to get your guests laughing.
- This is a perfect, low effort party game.
- The poster itself is a great piece of party decor.
26. “Rest in Pieces” Treat Bag Toppers
Printable, foldable toppers to seal your treat bags with a spooky, punny message.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on cardstock for a sturdy topper.
- Fill clear cellophane bags with your favorite Halloween candy or a small favor.
- Fold the topper over the top of the bag and secure it with a stapler.
- This is a very professional looking way to seal your party favors.
- You can customize them with your name and the date of the party.
- This is a great, easy way to make simple treat bags look special.
- They are a perfect finishing touch for your party favors.
- You can find many different designs and sayings online.
- This is a very cheap and easy way to elevate your favors.
- It is a simple but thoughtful detail that your guests will appreciate.
27. “Apothecary Ingredient” Favor Jar Labels
Small, printable labels to turn tiny jars of candy into “apothecary ingredients” for your guests to take home.
DIY Tips:
- Buy small, corked glass jars from a craft store.
- Fill them with different colored candies.
- Print the labels on sticker paper with names like “Spider Eggs” (black jelly beans), “Witch’s Warts” (green Sixlets), or “Ghost Tears” (white sprinkles).
- This is a very creative and thematic party favor.
- It is perfect for a witch or mad scientist themed party.
- It is a unique and memorable favor that your guests will love.
- You can also tie the labels to the jars with a piece of twine.
- This is a great way to give out candy in a more creative way.
- The jars themselves are a lovely keepsake.
- This is a very cheap but impressive looking favor.
28. “Monster Mash” Music Request Cards
Small, printable cards for guests to write down their song requests for your party playlist.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on cardstock and leave them in a bowl with a few pens next to your speaker.
- This is a fun, interactive way to build a party playlist that everyone will love.
- The cards can be designed with a spooky, retro jukebox look.
- This is a great way to get your guests up and dancing.
- It is a very simple and cheap way to add an interactive element to your party.
- You can also use them to vote for the best costume.
- This is a great way to make sure you are playing music that your guests actually want to hear.
- It is a simple but very effective way to get your guests involved in the party.
- You can also create a printable “Spookiest Song of the Night” award.
- This is a perfect, low effort party activity.
29. “Horror Movie Bingo” Cards
Printable bingo cards with squares filled with common horror movie tropes like “jump scare,” “character trips while running,” or “car won’t start.”
DIY Tips:
- Play a classic, crowd pleasing horror movie in the background of your party.
- The first person to get a bingo wins a prize.
- This is a fun, passive game that guests can play throughout the party.
- It is a great icebreaker and a fun way to get your guests talking.
- You can find many different versions of this game online.
- Use candy corn or other small candies as bingo markers.
- This is a perfect game for a movie themed Halloween party.
- It is a great way to keep your guests entertained.
- You can also create a version for a spooky TV show marathon.
- This is a very cheap and easy party game to organize.
30. “Best Costume” Award Certificates
Printable, official looking award certificates for different costume categories.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on a nice, heavy cardstock.
- Have categories like “Scariest Costume,” “Funniest Costume,” and “Most Creative Costume.”
- This is a great way to encourage your guests to dress up.
- You can have a small, spooky prize for each winner.
- This is a fun and easy way to end your party on a high note.
- You can customize the certificates with your party details.
- This is a great way to show your guests that you appreciate their effort.
- You can also have a “Best Group Costume” award.
- This is a simple but very effective way to make your party more memorable.
- The certificates themselves are a fun and free prize.
31. Gothic Damask Pennant Garland
A sophisticated and elegant banner that adds a touch of gothic romance to your decor.
DIY Tips:
- Print the pennant shapes on a heavy, black cardstock.
- Look for a printable with a subtle, grey damask or baroque pattern.
- Cut out the triangles and use a hole punch to make two holes at the top of each one.
- String them together with a thin, black velvet ribbon.
- This is a perfect decoration for a vampire or haunted mansion themed party.
- It is a more elegant and less gory option for a Halloween gathering.
- Hang it across a mantelpiece or a large mirror.
- This is a very cheap way to create a high end look.
- You can also find versions with letters to spell out a spooky message.
- This is a great, reusable decoration.
32. Specimen Jar Insect Cutouts
Printable, detailed illustrations of creepy insects like beetles, moths, and spiders that you can cut out and display.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on a high quality, off white cardstock for a vintage look.
- Carefully cut out each insect.
- Use them to create a “specimen wall” by pinning them to a cork board.
- You can also place them inside small shadow boxes.
- This is a great, sophisticated detail for a mad scientist or gothic themed party.
- They are more creepy than scary, and very stylish.
- You can also use them to decorate your buffet table.
- A single, large, framed insect print is a great piece of wall art.
- This is a very cheap way to add a lot of detail to your decor.
- They look fantastic when paired with the apothecary bottle labels.
33. “Most Wanted” Monster Posters
A set of printable, vintage looking “wanted” posters for classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the Wolfman.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on parchment style paper for an old world feel.
- Carefully burn the edges of the paper with a lighter for a scorched, authentic look. (Adults only!)
- Tape them up around your party space.
- This is a fun and thematic way to decorate your walls.
- You can also use them as part of a scavenger hunt.
- They are a great conversation starter.
- This is perfect for a classic monster themed party.
- You can also create your own with photos of your friends as the “wanted” monsters.
- This is a very cheap and easy way to fill a lot of wall space.
- They look great when paired with the zombie outbreak warning posters.
34. Gothic Stained Glass Window Panels
Printable designs that mimic the look of gothic, stained glass windows that you can tape to your real windows.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on vellum or translucent paper for the best effect.
- The designs can feature spooky scenes, bats, or gothic patterns.
- When you tape them to your windows, the light from outside (or inside at night) will shine through, creating a beautiful, colorful effect.
- This is a great way to transform a room with very little effort.
- It is a more elegant and less scary option for a Halloween gathering.
- This is perfect for a haunted church or vampire’s castle theme.
- Make sure your windows are clean before you apply them.
- You can also use them on glass cabinet doors.
- This is a very unique and impressive looking decoration.
- They are a great way to add color to your decor.
35. “Poison Apple” Treat Tags
Printable tags to attach to your apple themed treats, like caramel apples or apple cider.
DIY Tips:
- Look for a design with a skull and crossbones and the words “One Bite is All it Takes.”
- Print them on cardstock and use a hole punch to make a hole for a ribbon.
- Tie them to the sticks of your caramel apples or around the neck of your apple cider jug.
- This is a fun and thematic way to label your treats.
- It is a great detail for a fairy tale or witch themed party.
- You can also use them on bags of apple flavored candies.
- This is a very cheap and easy way to elevate a simple treat.
- A red and black color scheme is very effective.
- This is a simple but thoughtful detail.
- They are a perfect finishing touch for your party favors.
36. “Vampire’s Kiss” Drink Stirrer Tags
Small, printable tags that you can attach to drink stirrers or straws for a spooky, elegant touch.
DIY Tips:
- Look for designs shaped like bat wings or a pair of vampire fangs.
- Print them on cardstock and cut them out.
- Use a small piece of double sided tape to attach them to the top of a black coffee stirrer or a red straw.
- This is a very simple and cheap way to make your drinks look more festive.
- It is a great detail for a vampire themed party.
- You can also use them as cupcake toppers.
- This is a very easy way to add a touch of elegance to your bar cart.
- A black and red color scheme is very dramatic.
- This is a simple but very effective detail.
- They are a great way to make your drinks more “Instagrammable.”
37. “Mystery Meat” Buffet Labels
A set of gruesome and funny labels for your food buffet.
DIY Tips:
- Give your dishes gross names like “Lady Fingers” (for sausages), “Zombie Eyeballs” (for peeled grapes), or “Mystery Meat.”
- Print them on old looking, stained paper.
- This is a fun way to get your guests to laugh.
- It is a great detail for a zombie or mad scientist themed party.
- You can also create a printable “butcher’s diagram” of a human body to display behind the buffet.
- This is a very cheap and easy way to make your food table more thematic.
- It is a great conversation starter.
- This is perfect for a party with a sense of humor.
- You can also use them to label your drinks.
- This is a simple but very effective way to carry your theme through.
38. Cryptic Rune Stone Garland
A unique and mystical banner made from printable, ancient looking rune stones.
DIY Tips:
- Print the rune symbols on a heavy, grey or brown cardstock.
- Cut them out in irregular, stone like shapes.
- Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top of each “stone.”
- String them together with a piece of rustic twine.
- This is a perfect decoration for a witch or pagan themed party.
- It is a more subtle and mysterious option than a classic Halloween banner.
- Hang it across a mantelpiece or a doorway.
- This is a very cheap way to create a unique and magical atmosphere.
- You can also scatter individual “stones” on your tables.
- This is a great, reusable decoration.
39. Mad Scientist’s Blueprints
A set of printable, vintage looking blueprints for a “monster” or a “death ray.”
DIY Tips:
- Print these on a large format, blue or white paper.
- Crumple them up and smooth them out for a worn, used look.
- Tape them up on a wall in a “lab” area of your party.
- This is a fantastic and cheap way to decorate a large space.
- It is perfect for a Frankenstein or mad scientist themed party.
- You can also use them as a tablecloth or a placemat.
- This is a very unique and creative decoration.
- It is a great conversation starter.
- You can also create your own with funny, made up inventions.
- This is a great way to fill a lot of wall space for very little money.
40. “Monster Mash” Music Request Cards
Small, printable cards for guests to write down their song requests for your party playlist.
DIY Tips:
- Print these on cardstock and leave them in a bowl with a few pens next to your speaker.
- This is a fun, interactive way to build a party playlist that everyone will love.
- The cards can be designed with a spooky, retro jukebox look.
- This is a great way to get your guests up and dancing.
- It is a very simple and cheap way to add an interactive element to your party.
- You can also use them to vote for the best costume.
- This is a great way to make sure you are playing music that your guests actually want to hear.
- It is a simple but very effective way to get your guests involved in the party.
- You can also create a printable “Spookiest Song of the Night” award.
- This is a perfect, low effort party activity.
Conclusion
A stylish and memorable Halloween party does not require a huge budget or endless hours of crafting. With the magic of printables, you can easily and affordably transform your home into a spooky, cohesive, and incredibly fun space. These 40 ideas are just the beginning. The real creativity comes when you print them out and bring them to life. So fire up your printer, grab your scissors, and get ready to host the most frighteningly fun, photo worthy, and talked about Halloween party on the block.