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10 Halloween Gift Cards Ideas: Printable Holders & Crafts
Gift cards are the only Halloween treat that won’t give anyone a stomachache.
Here are 10 Halloween gift cards ideas for teachers, coworkers, and friends who’ve had enough candy.
Start with the printable Halloween gift card holders from my shop, which you can edit in Canva, print at home, and tuck a card into in minutes.
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Then keep scrolling for easy crafts and cards from other creative bloggers.
From a retro ghost coffee cup to a candy corn made from a toilet paper tube, there’s a spooky-cute way to say Happy Halloween to everyone on your list.
And if you’re planning more than gifts, head over to my Halloween Party Ideas for lots more food, games, decorations, printables, and Halloween ideas for the whole family.
More Halloween Treats
Looking for more ways to say Happy Halloween without handing out candy?
🏷️ Halloween Treat Bag Tags – free printable tags, labels, and toppers to dress up any treat bag.
🍭 Halloween Lollipop Holders – four cute holders that make a sweet class-party gift.
🦉 Owl Halloween Treat Boxes – a free printable box that’s almost too cute to open.
🎃 Halloween Crafts for Kids – 19 easy crafts if the kids want to make their own cards and gifts.
Printable Halloween Gift Cards Ideas
These four printable holders are from my shop, and each one turns a plain gift card into a little Halloween surprise.
Edit the wording in Canva, print at home, and tuck the card in.
My tip: I’ve always felt a little bad giving a gift card, like I didn’t put much thought into it. But the creative cards they come in always get so much positive feedback, and that makes up for it.
Vintage Halloween Ghost Coffee Gift Card Holder
A retro boy ghost and the message “A Little Brew For You!” turn an ordinary coffee gift card into a sweet Halloween thank-you.
It’s an editable 5x7 printable, so you can change the wording and name in Canva, print it, and tape the card right to the front.
Type: Gift card holder | Printable: Yes, editable in Canva (shop download) | You'll need: A gift card (not included)
Pink Coquette Ghost Coffee Gift Card Holder
Prefer pink?
This girl ghost with a bow is a coquette take on the same coffee cup holder, with the same “A Little Brew For You!” message.
It’s a cute Halloween gift card idea for teachers, daycare staff, sitters, and friends.
Type: Gift card holder | Printable: Yes, editable in Canva (shop download) | You'll need: A gift card (not included)
7 Vintage Halloween Gift Card Holders
This set gives you seven retro Halloween designs: pumpkin, bat, bubbling brew, cauldron, Frankenstein, skeleton hands, and mummy.
Each one holds a gift card in its own spooky way.
The card pops out of Frankenstein’s head, peeks out of the mummy’s wrapping, and rises from the bubbling brew and cauldron.
(Those two are nearly the same design with different messages.)
The skeleton hands hold the card right out front, like they’re handing it over.
Edit the wording in Canva, print at home, and tape the card in place.
It’s an easy way to get several different Halloween gift cards ready at once for teachers, coworkers, or a whole staff room.
Type: Gift card holder | Printable: Yes, editable in Canva (shop download) | You'll need: A gift card (not included)
Cute Ghost Halloween Gift Card Holder
This watercolor ghost with rosy cheeks and a witch hat is very cute.
Cut the slits, slide the card in, and the ghost holds it in its hand, ready to give.
It comes with two puns, “You’ve Been Booed!” and “Thanks for all you Boo!”, and you can edit the wording in Canva.
It’s a fun last-minute Halloween gift card idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, and friends.
Type: Gift card holder | Printable: Yes, editable in Canva (shop download) | You'll need: A gift card (not included)
Halloween Gift Cards Ideas to Craft
Want to make something by hand instead?
These crafts and cards from other creative bloggers all work as spooky-cute gift card holders.
Some take just minutes, and some use a Cricut.
Printable Halloween Pumpkin Surprise Cards
These fun surprise cards are a blast.
After printing and coloring, the jack-o-lantern can be opened up to reveal a cat, plus it’s the perfect place to tuck a Halloween gift card, too.
Type: Surprise card | Printable: Yes, free template | You'll need: Cardstock, coloring supplies
Candy Corn Toilet Paper Roll Craft
This year, hand out the candy corn that everyone is actually excited to get.
Painted toilet paper tubes can be used to hide a gift card and then sealed, making a fun DIY gift card holder.
Type: Tube gift card holder | Printable: Instructions only | You'll need: Toilet paper tubes, orange, yellow and white paint, stapler, paper shred
Handmade Halloween Cards
These cards are super simple, and all about Halloween.
Each one is patterned after a classic movie monster for the perfect spooky-cute vibe, so it pairs perfectly with a Halloween gift card.
Type: Card | Printable: Yes, free templates | You'll need: Colored cardstock, googly eyes
Haunted House Halloween Card
This haunted house card is really amazing, and it all can be done with a Cricut machine.
Combine a few patterns to make a layered gift card holder that is just so cute.
Type: Layered card | Printable: No | You'll need: Cricut machine, purple and orange cardstock, glue dots
Origami Halloween Gift Bags
These origami gift card bags would be just adorable on their own, but there’s a way to make them even better.
Add a couple of paper wings or a face to make them into little bats and jack-o-lanterns, perfect for Halloween.
Type: Gift bag | Printable: No | You'll need: Orange, black, white and green paper, markers
Halloween Teacher Gift Tags
While teachers are generally at the age to be giving out treats instead of collecting, they still appreciate a gift card come Halloween.
These printable gift tags make an easy Halloween gift card idea for teachers, letting them know they are “FabBOOlous” this year.
Type: Gift tag | Printable: Yes, free | You'll need: Hole punch, ribbon or twine
halloween gift cards ideas faqs
What are good Halloween gift cards ideas?
Printable gift card holders are the easiest place to start, like the Vintage Ghost Coffee Gift Card Holder, the Pink Coquette Ghost, or the set of 7 Vintage Halloween Gift Card Holders.
If you like crafting, try origami gift bags or the candy corn toilet paper roll craft.
What can you give instead of candy for Halloween?
A gift card is a great candy-free treat for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, and friends.
Tuck it into a Halloween holder and it feels like a real surprise.
How do you give a gift card for Halloween?
Print a holder, then slide the card into the slit or attach it with double-sided tape.
You can also hide it inside a craft like the candy corn tube or an origami bag.
What are good Halloween gift cards ideas for teachers?
Coffee gift card holders with the message “A Little Brew For You!” are an easy win, and the Cute Ghost holder’s “Thanks for all you Boo!” is a fun thank-you.
The printable teacher gift tags work well too.
Can I edit and print the gift card holders at home?
Yes.
The holders in my shop are editable in Canva with a free account.
Print them at home or at a local print shop.
Gift cards are not included.
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