Create a fun and colorful Halloween Paper Chain Craft for Kids with this easy printable activity! Children can build hanging paper chains in classic and bright Halloween colors, then finish the craft with a large jack-o’-lantern pumpkin topper wearing a witch hat.

The complete set includes 10 printable pages, with 2 pumpkin topper options, 7 different paper-chain color pages, and 1 illustrated instruction page. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

This printable is available in both A4 and US Letter sizes.

PRINT → CUT → LINK → GLUE → HANG

WHAT’S INCLUDED

2 Pumpkin Topper Options

1 Full-Color Pumpkin Witch Topper
1 Color-Your-Own Pumpkin Witch Topper

Both topper pages feature the same friendly jack-o’-lantern face with:

Triangle eyes
Triangle nose
Large smiling carved mouth
Tall curved witch hat
Hat band
Square buckle

The first version is already colored, while the second is black-and-white so children can customize it themselves. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

7 Paper Chain Color Pages

Orange
Purple
Black / Gray
Green
Pink
Blue
Yellow

1 Illustrated Instruction Page

Shows children how to:

Cut → Link → Glue → Hang Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

PAGE 1 – FULL-COLOR PUMPKIN WITCH TOPPER

Page 1 includes the ready-to-use colored pumpkin topper. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

The design features:

Bright orange pumpkin

Black jack-o’-lantern eyes

Black triangular nose

Large black smiling mouth

Tall black witch hat

Dark gray hat band

Large square buckle

A dotted cutting line surrounds the entire pumpkin and hat.

The page clearly tells children:

CUT AROUND THE DOTTED LINE

This version is ideal when you want a quick craft with no coloring required.

Simply print, cut out the topper, make the paper chains and attach them underneath.

PAGE 2 – COLOR-YOUR-OWN PUMPKIN WITCH TOPPER

Page 2 includes the same pumpkin-and-witch-hat topper in a black-and-white coloring version. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Children can decorate:

Pumpkin body

Jack-o’-lantern face

Witch hat

Hat band

Buckle

They can create a traditional:

Orange pumpkin + black witch hat

or choose imaginative colors such as:

Purple pumpkin

Green pumpkin

Pink pumpkin

Blue witch hat

Striped witch hat

or any Halloween color combination they like.

This page also has a dotted cutting contour around the full topper.

So the set gives children two ways to create the final display:

Use the ready-colored topper

or

Color and personalize their own topper

PAGE 3 – ORANGE PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 3 contains the Orange Paper Chain Strips. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

The page includes two coordinating orange shades:

Bright Orange

A strong classic Halloween pumpkin orange.

Light Orange

A softer peach-orange shade.

Horizontal dotted cutting lines divide the page into individual strips.

Children can use:

all bright orange

all light orange

alternate both orange shades

or combine orange with other included colors.

Orange is perfect for creating a classic Halloween look and pairs especially well with the pumpkin topper.

PAGE 4 – PURPLE PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 4 contains Purple Strips in two coordinating tones. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Dark Purple

A bold Halloween purple.

Light Purple

A soft lavender-purple.

Purple works especially well with:

orange

black

green

pink

A simple pattern such as:

Purple → Orange → Purple → Orange

creates a classic Halloween paper chain.

PAGE 5 – BLACK & GRAY PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 5 contains the darkest Halloween strip set. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Black / Charcoal

A deep spooky Halloween shade.

Gray

A lighter coordinating neutral.

These colors are excellent for creating:

Black + Orange chains

Black + Purple chains

Black + Green chains

or for adding dark sections into a multicolor chain.

PAGE 6 – GREEN PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 6 includes two shades of Halloween green. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Bright Lime Green

A vivid monster-style Halloween green.

Pale Green

A soft light green.

Green works beautifully with:

purple

black

orange

and gives the finished decoration a fun witch, monster or potion-inspired look.

PAGE 7 – PINK PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 7 features two playful pink shades. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Bright Pink

A bold hot-pink tone.

Light Pink

A softer pastel pink.

Pink adds a bright and modern option for children who want something different from traditional orange and black.

It can be combined with:

purple

blue

black

orange

or every color in the set.

PAGE 8 – BLUE PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 8 includes two shades of blue. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Bright Blue

A strong medium-blue shade.

Light Blue

A soft pale-blue.

Blue adds more variety and helps children create a colorful non-traditional Halloween display.

Try:

Blue + Purple

Blue + Pink

Blue + Black

or mix blue into a rainbow-style Halloween chain.

PAGE 9 – YELLOW PAPER CHAIN STRIPS

Page 9 contains two yellow shades. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

Bright Golden Yellow

A warm vibrant yellow.

Pale Yellow

A soft cream-yellow shade.

Yellow gives the finished chain a bright contrast.

It works well with:

orange

black

green

purple

or as part of a full multicolor display.

PAGE 10 – HOW TO MAKE YOUR PAPER CHAIN

Page 10 gives children a clear 4-step illustrated guide. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

STEP 1 – CUT

Cut the colored strips along the dotted lines.

The illustration shows scissors cutting an orange strip.

STEP 2 – LINK

Turn one strip into a loop.

Feed the next strip through the first loop and form another ring.

Continue linking strips together.

STEP 3 – GLUE

Use glue to secure the ends of each paper strip.

STEP 4 – HANG

Attach the finished paper chains beneath the pumpkin topper.

The example shows multiple hanging chains in:

Purple

Orange

Black

Green

Pink

Blue

and another orange strand.

7 PAPER CHAIN COLORS INCLUDED

The complete craft contains:

Orange

Purple

Black / Gray

Green

Pink

Blue

Yellow

Most strip pages include two shades of the same color, allowing children to create patterns as well as mixed-color chains.

DIFFERENT PAPER CHAIN IDEAS

Children can create:

Orange & Black Halloween Chain

Orange & Purple Chain

Green & Purple Monster Chain

Pink & Purple Chain

Blue & Purple Chain

Yellow & Orange Chain

Dark & Light Shade Pattern

Rainbow Halloween Chain

or their own combination.

They can also make the individual hanging chains different lengths for a more decorative finished display.

HOW TO MAKE THE CRAFT

1. Choose Your Pumpkin Topper

Pick either:

Full-Color Pumpkin Witch Topper

or

Color-Your-Own Pumpkin Witch Topper

2. Cut Out the Topper

Cut around the dotted contour.

3. Choose Your Chain Colors

Select one strip page or mix several colors.

4. Cut the Paper Strips

Follow the dotted cutting lines.

5. Make a Loop

Bring both ends of the first strip together and glue.

6. Add Another Link

Feed another strip through the first loop and glue the ends.

7. Continue the Chain

Keep adding strips until the chain reaches the desired length.

8. Attach to the Pumpkin

Make several chains and attach them beneath the pumpkin topper.

9. Hang & Display

Use the finished craft as a fun Halloween decoration.

SKILLS CHILDREN CAN PRACTISE

This activity can support:

Scissor skills

Fine motor control

Hand-eye coordination

Cutting practice

Gluing practice

Color recognition

Pattern making

Sequencing

Following instructions

Creative decision-making

Independent craft work

PERFECT FOR

Halloween crafts for kids

Halloween paper chain craft

Halloween paper crafts

Halloween classroom activities

Preschool Halloween crafts

Kindergarten Halloween crafts

Pre-K Halloween activities

Halloween party crafts

October activities

Fine motor centers

Scissor skills practice

Classroom decorations

Halloween bulletin boards

Halloween door decor

Party decorations

Homeschool Halloween activities

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

The complete printable includes:

10 printable pages

2 Pumpkin Topper Options

1 Full-Color Pumpkin Witch Topper

1 Color-Your-Own Pumpkin Witch Topper

7 Paper Chain Color Pages

Orange Strips

Purple Strips

Black / Gray Strips

Green Strips

Pink Strips

Blue Strips

Yellow Strips

1 Illustrated Instruction Page

The 10-page structure and all included colors are shown in the printable set. Halloween_Paper_Chain_Craft_A4_…

AVAILABLE IN A4 & US LETTER

Your purchase includes the complete activity in BOTH sizes:

A4 PDF

10 printable pages

US Letter PDF

10 printable pages

Both versions include the same:

2 Pumpkin Topper Options

7 Paper Chain Color Pages

1 Instruction Page

Choose whichever paper size is best for your printer.

IMPORTANT – DIGITAL PRODUCT ONLY

THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY.

NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED.

Your purchase includes printable PDF files only.

Physical supplies such as:

scissors

glue

paper

printer ink

coloring pencils

markers

or other craft materials are NOT included.

YOU WILL RECEIVE

A4 PDF – 10 pages

US Letter PDF – 10 pages

2 Pumpkin Witch Topper Versions

7 Paper Chain Colors

Illustrated Assembly Instructions

DIGITAL PRODUCT ONLY — NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.