There’s just something magical about Halloween – the colors, the nostalgia, the playful spookiness! If you're like me and live for the season (seriously, I decorate everything in orange, black, and purple), then you're going to love this free printable set of retro Halloween paper backgrounds!
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Whether you're crafting in your junk journal, making spooky cards, or prepping Halloween party décor, these designs are packed with vintage charm and bold, witchy color!
Get ready for a fun mix of classic Halloween tones with bold pops of acid green and deep purple – perfect for creating a little Halloween magic of your own!
All Free Printables in One Place
I know how much I love having all the free printables gathered in one easy spot, so I made sure to do the same for you! Here are the freebies featured in this post — take a look and find your favorites before you scroll down to grab the password to the full library!
- Vintage Numbers Grid – Think retro scoreboard meets spooky schoolhouse. This bold pattern of vintage-style numbers in Halloween hues is a fun way to add energy to your pages.
- Spooky Polka Dots – Playful, festive, and full of color – this dot pattern is like Halloween confetti.
- Bold Halloween Stripes – Vertical stripes in warm pumpkin orange, deep black, and rich browns create a look that feels both retro and circus-like.
- Harlequin Diamonds – This diamond pattern gives serious vintage costume party vibes!
- Spooky Starburst – Eye-catching and hypnotic, this starburst pattern feels like a haunted carnival entrance or a magician’s stage.
Why Did I Make These?
Because Halloween is my JAM! I love everything about it – the costumes, the creativity, and the excuse to go wild with color. I designed these background papers as a bold celebration of the season: rich oranges, eerie blacks, vibrant purples, and pops of acid green to liven everything up.
These patterns are made to bring instant spooky joy to your projects, whether you’re crafting up a storm or just layering some Halloween flair into your journals!
Why Are They Free?
I believe creativity should be accessible to everyone. Sharing these for free lets me give back to the amazing paper crafting and junk journal community that inspires me daily. These freebies are a little treat (no tricks!) from my spooky heart to yours!
For this set I picked out my own favorite Halloween colors and used my own patterns!
How to Print Them Out
Here are a few quick tips for best results:
- Print on white cardstock for a sturdy finish
- Use matte photo paper for rich, vibrant color
- Set your printer to high quality
- Great for full 8.5”x11” pages or scaled down for journal tags, pockets, or mini projects
- Optional: distress the edges with ink or gently crumple and flatten for a true vintage vibe
Creative Commons License for Printed Printables
This license grants you broad rights to use and modify the provided free printables for any commercial purpose, with the primary requirement being that they are used in a printed, physical format. You are free to:
- Adapt, remix, and transform the Printables to create new works like journals to sell on Etsy or your own site, as long as they are printed.
- Redistribute printed copies of the Printables, meaning you can sell the whole sheets or cut them up and sell the parts.
- Use the Printables in any way that generates commercial value.
There is no license to distribute these digitally. If you want to share them with a friend, please just send her a link to this page and she can download them herself!
How to Download the Free Printables
You can get all of these awesome printables in the freebie library! Just click here or the image below to get your password (if you don’t have it already). If you already have the password, you can enter the freebie library and download hundreds of printables for free!
Free Vintage Halloween Backgrounds Wrap-Up
These retro Halloween backgrounds are made with so much love for the season – and for YOU, my fellow crafty ghouls. Whether you’re decorating a junk journal, sending spooky mail, or crafting with the kiddos, I hope these papers inspire you to make something magical!
Here are some more fun printables you might love!
- Free Printable Halloween Tickets and Stamps
- Free Printable Halloween Inchie and Twinchie Collage Pages
- Free Printable Vintage Halloween Junk Journal Kit
