Halloween & Bonfire Night Paper Projects
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Posted on 3rd October 2025 by Papermill Direct
Filed under Seasonal Crafts, Halloween Paper Crafts
Whether you’re decorating the house for trick-or-treaters, creating keepsake cards, or putting together classroom projects, crafting is a hands-on way to celebrate the season. Below you’ll find a mix of Halloween and Bonfire Night tutorials, all easy to follow, all designed with Papermill Direct supplies.
Halloween Paper Crafts for All Ages
Halloween is a time to go bold with colour and design, and these projects are perfect for both beginners and confident crafters.
Happy Halloween Card – By Danielle Bigland
A simple card design that captures the essence of Halloween in traditional colours
What you’ll need:
How to make it:
Layer orange card onto a black base, distress the edges with ink for a spooky look, and top with a die-cut web frame. Finish with a stamped sentiment.
Full tutorial: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/inspire/happy-halloween
Cute Halloween Card - By Vicki Poulton
A cheerful, not-too-scary card design that little ones will love helping to create
What You’ll need:
How to make it:
Make a black card base, layer violet card with softly inked edges, then cut a window using an oval die. Add glittery letters spelling “boo” and cheerful ghost cut-outs with googly eyes for a playful finish.
Full tutorial: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/inspire/cute-halloween-card
Halloween Spinner Card - By Jane Taylor
An interactive card that works brilliantly as a party invitation or as a seasonal decoration.
What you’ll need:
How to make it:
Cut a circular window in the card front and suspend a ghost, witch, or pumpkin cut-out on thread between layers of card. When the card opens, the character spins, adding a delightful surprise for the recipient.
Full tutorial: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/inspire/halloween-spinner-card
Quick and Creative Halloween Paper Crafts - By Emily
For last-minute costume inspiration, this set of projects is ideal. Each can be made quickly with just a few sheets of card or paper.
What you’ll need:
- Paper Cone Witch
- Intensive Black Card – body and hat
- Orange Card – hair
- Pastel Ivory Card – broom
- Ivory Card – face
- Paper Pumpkin Ornaments
- Orange Card – pumpkin base
- Deep Green Card – leaves
- Paper Pumpkins
- Copper Lustre Card – shimmering finish
- Deep Orange Card – pumpkin body
- Apple Green Card – leaf detail
- Witch Hat Clip
- Charcoal Pearl Card – hat
- Copper Pearl Card – bow
- Black Paper Cat
- Intensive Black Card – cat body
- Pastel Canary Card – eyes
- Forest Green Card – base/grass
Full tutorial: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/inspire/5-easy-halloween-crafts-you-can-make-the-day-before
Bonfire Night Crafts to Brighten Dark Evenings
After the pumpkins are put away, Bonfire Night arrives with its own set of creative opportunities. These projects capture the sparkle and warmth of fireworks, without the noise.
DIY Paper Fireworks and Confetti Bombs
A safe, colourful way to bring the excitement of fireworks indoors.
What you’ll need:
- A mix of coloured card in red, yellow, purple and blue
- Confetti/glitter for filling
How to make it:
Roll bright card into cone shapes, seal one end, and fill with tissue confetti. Once decorated, these ‘rockets’ can be popped open for a shower of colour, a fun and mess-free alternative to sparklers.
Full tutorial: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/inspire/diy-paper-fireworks-and-confetti-bombs
Get Creative This Spooky Season
Halloween and Bonfire Night come around quickly, so now is the perfect time to plan some craft activities. Whether you’re making pumpkin garlands, fireworks collages, or personalised party invites, Papermill Direct has a range of art and craft supplies to help you create something unique. Browse our full range of coloured card, craft supplies and step-by-step tutorials to get inspired. This October, celebrate with crafts that are as fun to make as they are to share!
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