Free Printable Summerween Bookmarks to Color

Snag these free printable Summerween bookmarks to color this summer! Five spooky-cute designs that make summer reading way more fun for Halloween-loving kids.

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Summer is here. Halloween feels far away. But what if it didn’t have to? 🎃☀️ These free printable Summerween bookmarks are the perfect mashup of spooky season and summer fun — and honestly, they might be the cutest thing I’ve made all year. If your kids love ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, and anything a little bit silly, keep reading. This one’s for you.

What Are Summerween Bookmarks?

Summerween is exactly what it sounds like — Halloween vibes in the middle of summer. Think ghosts at the beach, jack-o’-lanterns made out of watermelons, and bats rocking flamingo floaties. It’s a little silly, a lot cute, and kids absolutely love it. 👻

These are printable bookmarks for kids that come in a black-and-white coloring format. So first, your little ones get to color them in. Then, they use their finished bookmark in whatever book they’re currently reading. It’s basically two activities in one. And yes, that counts as productive screen-free time.

Why You’ll Love This Idea

First of all, it’s free. As a busy mom, I am always here for a zero-cost activity that actually works. These summer reading bookmarks take less than five minutes to print and prep, and kids can start coloring right away. No special supplies needed — just a printer, scissors, and whatever crayons are currently floating around your house. 🖍️

Also, these spooky summer printables make reading feel like a reward instead of a chore. When kids color their own bookmark, they actually want to use it. Suddenly, grabbing a book sounds way more exciting. Plus, the designs are genuinely adorable. A bat in sunglasses with a flamingo floatie? Come on. Even I wanted to color one.

What’s Included in This Set

This printable page includes five unique coloring bookmarks. Each one has its own design and personality:

• 👻 Ghost with Watermelon — A cute ghost sitting on a pile of books with a slice of watermelon in hand. Perfect for the summer reading crowd.
• 🎃 Jack-O’-Lantern Beach Ball — A jack-o’-lantern face on a beach ball surrounded by other Summerween goodies. Very festive.
• 🌻 Reading Is Fa-Boo-Lous — A ghost rocking a sunhat with the best pun ever. (Dad jokes are welcome here.)
• 📚 Boo-ked for the Summer — Ghosts hanging out with summer treats. Another great pun. You’re welcome.
• 🦇 Bat in Sunglasses — A bat with shades, chilling with lemonade and a flamingo pool floatie. This one is everything.

Each design prints in black and white on a single sheet, ready to color and cut.

How to Use These Kids’ Coloring Bookmarks

Step 1: Print Your Bookmarks

Print the page on regular copy paper or cardstock. Cardstock is the better choice if your kids carry their books in a backpack. It holds up much better over time. Print as many copies as you need — that’s the beauty of printables!

Step 2: Color Them In

Hand the sheet over and let the creativity happen. Crayons, colored pencils, and markers all work well. Younger kids tend to go wild with color, while older kids love adding details and shading. Either way, there’s no wrong answer. 🎨 You know how it goes.

Step 3: Cut and Use

Cut along the edges of each bookmark and you’re done! Slip the finished bookmark into a book and let summer reading begin. For extra durability, run them through a laminator or cover them with a strip of clear packing tape or contact paper on front and back. They’ll last all summer long.

Feel free to punch a hole in the top with a hole punch and use yarn or string to add a tassel for an extra special finishing touch.

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed trying to plan summer fun for your kids, I made something just for you 💛 The Summer Survival Kit for Busy Moms is packed with simple, low-prep, budget-friendly activities designed for REAL LIFE — not Pinterest perfection. Just print, pick an activity, and enjoy easy memory-making moments with your kids this summer.

Fun Ways to Use These Summerween Bookmarks

These go way beyond just marking a page. Here are some easy ideas to get more out of your Halloween-themed summer bookmarks:

• Summer reading reward: Use them as incentives or prizes for reading milestones. Finish five books? Pick a bookmark!
• Summerween party activity: Set up a coloring station at your party. Kids can color and take home their bookmark as a party favor.
• Road trip activity: Tuck a few copies into your travel bag with a small pack of colored pencils. Instant quiet time on long drives.
• Classroom treat: Teachers, these are a fantastic low-prep activity for the last few weeks of school or a summer reading kickoff.
• Library event craft: These work perfectly for summer reading program events, book fairs, and library story time activities.
• Lunchbox surprise: Slip a colored bookmark into your kid’s lunchbox with a note. A tiny moment that makes a big impression. 💛

Creative Variations for Your Printable Bookmarks

Turn Them Into Gift Tags

Cut the bookmarks slightly smaller, punch a hole at the top, and thread a ribbon through. Now you have the cutest Summerween gift tags around. 🎁 Wrap a book as a gift and add one on top for extra charm.

Try Watercolors for Older Kids

Print on cardstock or watercolor paper and let older kids paint instead of color. The ghost designs look especially beautiful with watercolors. Seriously — the results are stunning.

Use Them as Party Favors

Slip a finished bookmark into a small clear bag with a piece of Halloween candy. Add a tag that says “Boo-ked for a great summer!” and boom — you’ve just become the most creative parent at the party.

Make It a Family Activity

Pull up some summer playlist music, grab some snacks, and color these together as a family. It sounds simple, but honestly? Those are the moments kids remember. 💛 Low effort, high memory.

Common Questions About Summerween Bookmarks

What is Summerween?
Summerween is the idea of celebrating Halloween themes during the summer months. It originally came from the animated show Gravity Falls as a fictional holiday, but it’s become a real thing that families embrace. Think spooky summer parties, ghost-themed treats, and — yes — printable Summerween activities.

What age are these bookmarks for?
These work great for kids ages 4 and up. Younger kids love filling in the big, bold shapes with lots of color. Older kids enjoy adding details, shading, and making each bookmark their own. Honestly, adults enjoy them too. No judgment.

Do I need special paper?
Nope! Regular copy paper works just fine for basic use. For bookmarks that need to hold up over time, use cardstock (65 lb or higher). You can also laminate them after coloring to make them last all summer long.

Can I use these in my classroom or at a library event?
Absolutely! These are free for personal and classroom use. They make a great quiet activity, a craft station, or a take-home from a summer reading program event.

What if I don’t have a color printer?
No worries at all! These are black-and-white coloring designs. Any standard printer works perfectly. That’s actually the whole point — print and color!

Do these work with the summer reading program at my library?
Yes! These spooky summer coloring bookmarks are a perfect companion to any library summer reading program. Use them as crafts, rewards, or themed activities for book club days.

My Favorite Printable Supplies:

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• Printer: I love my HP Home Printer, it prints beautifully everytime no matter what projects I am working on.
• Paper: Depending on the durability you want with your printables, consider printing on white card stock or high quality paper.
• Laminator: For printables you are planning to use over and over again, simply laminate and use dry erase markers to mark up the printables.
• Paper Cutter: I love my CARL Paper Cutter. It makes trimming and cutting out printables a breeze.
• Sticker Paper: When printing tags or other free printables, sticker paper can make it easy to attach to gifts, boxes, or to make your own stickers.
• Cutting Supplies: You’ll want a great pair of paper cutting scissors and I love using an Xacto Knife for intricate details.
• Pens and Coloring Supplies: Here are some of my favorite writing tools for pencils and pens. Coloring supplies that I love to use in my own home: colored pencils, crayons, markers for adults, and markers for kids.

Download the Free Summerween Coloring Bookmarks Here

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Ready to Make Summer Reading a Little More Spooky? 🎃

These free printable Summerween bookmarks are a simple, sweet way to make reading feel special this summer. Print them out, hand over the crayons, and watch your kids actually get excited about grabbing a book. That’s a total mom win right there. 🙌

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More Summer & Halloween Fun:

• Summer Coloring Bookmarks
• Halloween Coloring Bookmarks
• Summer Bingo
• Summer Reading List
• Popsicle Stick Frankenstein
• Spider Donuts

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