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Get ready for the magic of Halloween with these Halloween Surprise Cards! Download our printables with spooky cute designs, and transform pumpkins, skeletons, witches and more with a simple fold!
Halloween is lurking just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get your little trick-or-treators into the ghoulish spirit than with this spooktacular Halloween art! Today, we’re diving into the cauldron of creativity to whip up some Halloween Surprise Cards.
This Halloween paper craft isn’t just any card; the magic happens when you open the up and find a spooky surprise!
Our printables come with spooky cute designs that are just perfect for kids to play with. You can download, print, color, and then fold them to reveal a surprising twist! Imagine a card that’s a pumpkin one second and a skeleton the next – the fun is endless!
Instead of candy, you can hand these out as non-candy Halloween treats this year which is double the fun. Surprise cards are some of our favorite handmade cards to make and we know you’ll love this simple method.
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How to Make Halloween Surprise Cards
This is a super easy Halloween activity that takes minutes to set up. Simply print our Halloween card template. Grab your favorite crayons, markers or colored pencils. Then cut the cards out, fold along the lines and reveal your surprise Halloween characters!
Halloween Card – Materials:
- OurHalloween Card printables (12 card designs included)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
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INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Pick Your Card
First things first, you’ll need to download our adorable printables. We’ve got a range of designs from the classic Jack-o’-lantern to whimsical witches, friendly skeletons, and more. Print the cards (we recommend cardstock for a sturdier finish). There are two cards per page *8.5″ x 11″ size).
Step 2: Color
Let the kids color in their chosen Halloween character. Go as colorful as you’d like!
Step 3: The Magical Twist
Once the coloring is complete, it’s time for the real fun. Cut out the card along the edges and then follow the folding lines and instructions included with each printable. It might look like an ordinary pumpkin at first, but with a swift fold and open, it reveals a ghost!
Share the Spookiness
These Halloween Surprise Cards aren’t just fun to create; they’re even more delightful to give! Encourage your kiddos to share them with friends, family, or use them as frightening Halloween party invitations.
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Go on a Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Want to take the fun up a notch? Hide the cards around your house or yard and create a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. Kids can search for the cards and then take turns folding them to reveal the hidden figures inside!
Final Thoughts
Halloween crafting can be both magical and spooky. With these Halloween Surprise Cards, your kids get to enjoy a craft that’s both an activity and a delightful trick they can share with others. It’s a wonderful way to get everyone into the Halloween spirit. Go download our printables and start crafting a Halloween that’s filled with more treats than tricks! 🎃
Get the Halloween Surprise Card Printables
Halloween Surprise Cards
Get ready for the magic of Halloween with these Halloween Surprise Cards! Download our printables with spooky cute designs, and transform pumpkins, skeletons, witches and more with a simple fold!
Materials
- Our Halloween Card printables (12 card designs included)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
Tools
- template, scissors, markers
Instructions
Step 1: Pick Your Card
You'll need to download our adorable printables. We've got a range of designs from the classic Jack-o'-lantern to whimsical witches, friendly skeletons, and more. Print the cards (we recommend cardstock for a sturdier finish). There are two cards per page *8.5" x 11" size).
Step 2: Color
Let the kids color in their chosen Halloween character. Go as colorful as you'd like!
Step 3: The Magical Twist
Once the coloring is complete, it's time for the real fun. Cut out the card along the edges and then follow the folding lines and instructions included with each printable. It might look like an ordinary pumpkin at first, but with a swift fold and open, it reveals a ghost!
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