Three Small Goodie Bags for a Sugar-Coated Halloween
Transform your Halloween party with these easy and creative DIY treat bags! Here's how to make haunted house, witch's broom, and Frankenstein treat bags.
Haunted House Treat Bag
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Black cardstock or construction paper
- White paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Marker
- Ribbon
Instructions
- Start with a plain brown paper bag.
- Cut out haunted house shapes (windows, doors, roof) from black cardstock.
- Glue the cutouts onto the bag, arranging to create a haunted house silhouette.
- Use a white marker or paper to add “ghosts” or lighted windows effect.
- Fold down the top of the bag, punch two holes near the top center, fill the bag with treats, and tie it off with ribbon through the holes.
Optional: Use glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers for spooky effects.
Witch’s Broom Treat Bag
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Raffia or thin strips of brown paper
- A small stick or thin dowel
- Glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon
Instructions
- Fill a brown paper treat bag with candy.
- Create broom bristles by bundling raffia or twisting thin strips of brown paper.
- Attach the broom bristles to the top of a small stick or dowel to form the broom.
- Secure the broom to the front of the bag using glue or tape.
- Fold down the top of the bag and tie it with ribbon to resemble the broom handle holding the bag closed.
- For extra detail, add a small black witch hat cutout glued to the bag or stick.
Frankenstein Treat Bag
Materials
- Green construction paper or paint
- Black marker
- Bolts made from small pieces of paper or pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Brown paper bag
Instructions
- Start with a plain brown paper bag; paint or cover it with green paper.
- Draw Frankenstein’s face with marker or cut out shapes from black paper for the hair and mouth.
- Glue on googly eyes for a fun effect.
- Use black paper or pipe cleaners shaped like bolts and glue them to the sides of the bag to resemble Frankenstein’s bolts.
- Fill with treats, fold the top, and secure with ribbon or string.
General Tips for All Bags
- Use brown paper bags as a base or sturdy cellophane bags depending on availability.
- Cutting the top off slightly and folding down the top edge gives cleaner lines.
- Punch holes near the top center for threading ribbons to close and tie bows.
- Fill with candy or small toys before sealing.
- Use themed paper cutouts or stickers to enhance the look.
If you have access to a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine, you can use free SVG files (ghost, witch hat, jack-o'-lantern) to make precise cutouts for decorating the bags quickly.
These instructions combine simple craft materials and techniques suitable for all skill levels, resulting in festive and creative Halloween treat bags. The Monster treat bag serves as a unique treat bag for trick-or-treating or as a party favor at a Halloween party. The haunted house treat bag is decorated with a black triangle "roof" and a door, which can be made from any color paper or Halloween paper with a pattern. The plastic for the haunted house bag's windows can be obtained from produce containers. A printed bag tag is added to the haunted house treat bag, and Halloween foam stickers are used for decoration. The filled Monster treat bag can be filled with lollipops, candy corn, or other Halloween party favors.
Enjoy your transformed Halloween party with these DIY treat bags featuring a lifestyle upgrade for fashion-and-beauty and food-and-drink components. Serve tantalizing Halloween-themed beverages and appetizers in the haunted house treat bag, designed to resemble a miniature cocktail party venue. Incorporate a fashion-forward touch by attaching a mini makeup set or fashion accessory to the witch’s broom treat bag, making it a chic and clever treat bag for guests. Lastly, use the home-and-garden themed Frankenstein treat bag to showcase freshly picked pumpkin seeds or spicy snacks, turning it into a delightful edible centerpiece for your party.
