1 CUT LAYERSpooky Ghost
A floating ghost with three expression cutouts.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
The white face bridges hold the expression in the surrounding sheet.
GHOSTS & SPOOKY SHAPES
Free Printable Ghost Templates
22 ghost patterns. Ghosts for pumpkin carving, window painting and Halloween cards. Download a connected stencil mask in PDF or PNG.
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Print at 100%. Each pattern uses a 150 mm artwork square.
22 patterns
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1 CUT LAYERWaving Ghost
Waving Ghost cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost in the Moon
Ghost in the Moon cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Srinivasbala. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERLittle Sheet Ghost
Little Sheet Ghost cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERCrawling Ghost
Crawling Ghost cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERLittle Ghost Monster
Little Ghost Monster cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhosts at the Window
Two floating ghosts in an arched night window for a Halloween pumpkin or painted sign.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Cut the narrow eye details before the broad dark window. Keep the bridges that hold both ghosts in place.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost Face
Ghost Face cut pattern for Halloween pumpkins and seasonal signs.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by kaleah777. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERPixel Waving Ghost
A stepped-outline ghost has one waving arm and small facial openings.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERMelting Little Ghost
A little ghost has a dripping lower edge and open facial cutouts.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSwept-arm Scary Ghost
A ghost sweeps its arms sideways around a long open mouth.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost Emerging from a Can
A long ghost emerges above an open cylindrical can.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by doodleguy. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost with a Blank Sign
A waving sheet ghost holds an empty rectangular sign.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by liftarn. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERRaised-arm Sheet Ghost
A ghost raises both arms above a trailing sheet.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by liftarn. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERLittle Treat-bag Ghost
A little ghost carries a rectangular Halloween treat bag.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by liftarn. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYEROutlined Floating Ghost
A floating sheet ghost with a curved outline and oval eyes.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by lemmling. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERBroad Outlined Ghost
A large outlined ghost with raised arms and an open mouth.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by naoshika. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost Reading a Story
A surprised ghost reads an open book of ghost stories.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERFanged Floating Ghost
A curling sheet ghost with an open tooth-lined mouth.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGhost Carrying a Spider Web
A friendly ghost holds a small web between its raised hands.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSwept-back Scary Ghost
A toothy ghost head trails swept-back flame-like folds.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERThree Trailing Ghosts
Three differently shaped ghosts have long trailing folds.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Print a proof at the final size; check the eyes, mouth and folds in the trailing sheet and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Stipo. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
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Use the Same Ghost on a Pumpkin, Card or Window
Choose a broad silhouette for a small greeting card or a simple pumpkin. Waving Ghost and the smaller face details suit a larger print where the connections are easier to keep. The source files are black-and-white masks with white bridges already prepared.
For painting, cut black openings from a suitable stencil sheet and apply light passes through them. Use paint intended for your surface and test a small area first. These downloads are stencil masks, not fold-and-cut paper chains or a set of separate die-cut ghosts.
Keep the Ghost’s Eyes and Mouth Connected
White eyes or mouth details inside a black ghost must stay connected to the surrounding sheet. Leave the narrow white bridges intact. If you make a smaller version, inspect those connections again in the editor and widen or simplify them as needed.
For pumpkin carving, transfer the printed outline to the usable face of the pumpkin and remove the paper before cutting. For a larger window design, customize the width; Pro can tile a PDF over multiple sheets. Find a face to pair with your ghost in the jack-o’-lantern collection, or browse the Halloween stencil hub.
Choosing Your Ghost Templates
For a small card, choose a large, simple ghost shape. For a pumpkin, compare the eye and mouth details at the final print size. Keep the white connections intact; cutting every enclosed white space would leave loose pieces in the stencil sheet.
Download, Print and Cut at the Right Size
Choose A4 or US Letter and download the PDF directly. No account is needed for these library files. Each PDF places the pattern in a 150 mm square and includes a 25 mm test line. Choose “Actual size” or 100% in your print dialog, and measure the line before transferring the design. Black areas are the cutouts; white areas are kept.
The PNG is 2100 × 2100 pixels. For another size, open the pattern in the editor. Saving projects and downloading edited artwork require a free account; PNG and single-page PDF are free. Vector export and full-size tiled printing are Pro features; see the plans page for available upgrades.
Artwork and Template Permission
The library combines independently drawn StencilMaker.app patterns and adapted public-domain artwork. Adapted patterns include their source and creator in the cutting-tip details and printable PDF. These template artworks are free to print and use in personal or commercial projects. This permission does not grant rights to third-party designs or StencilMaker.app branding. Read the template permission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these ghost templates for cutting or coloring?
They are stencil masks: cut the black shapes and keep the white material, including bridges around enclosed details. They are not coloring pages or folded-paper ghost chains.
Can I use a ghost template on a pumpkin?
Yes. Print a proof that fits the usable front of your pumpkin, transfer its outlines and remove the paper before carving. Keep the white connections around the face intact and test narrow details at the intended size.
How do I print a ghost for a window decoration?
Download an A4 or Letter PDF at Actual size, then transfer the pattern to a suitable stencil sheet. Cut black openings and use paint intended for the window surface. Test a small area first. Customize the pattern if you need a different width.
Do I need an account to download a ghost PDF or PNG?
No account is needed for the ready-made library files. Choose the paper size before downloading the PDF. Saving a customized ghost or downloading it from the editor requires a free account.
Can I make a larger ghost than one sheet of paper?
Yes. Open the pattern with Customize and set the artwork width. Pro offers tiled PDF printing over multiple sheets. The free editor download fits one sheet per layer; the ready-made library PDF uses a 150 mm artwork square.
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