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Make A Candy Bag For Halloween Treats

Make a Halloween candy bag from paper or fabric, decorate with markers, stickers, and ribbon; practice cutting, gluing, and measuring.

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Step-by-step guide to make a candy bag for Halloween treats

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What you need

Construction paper or fabric, scissors, glue stick or fabric glue, markers or colouring materials, stickers, ribbon, ruler, pencil, hole punch, adult supervision required

Step 1

Pick either a sheet of construction paper or a piece of fabric to be your candy bag material.

Step 2

Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark a rectangle about 20 cm by 30 cm on your chosen material.

Step 3

Cut the rectangle out carefully along your pencil line with scissors.

Step 4

Fold the rectangle in half so the shorter edges meet and the long open edge is at the top.

Step 5

Glue the side edge closed using a glue stick or fabric glue to form the bag tube.

Step 6

Use a hole punch to make two holes near the top edge about 5 cm in from each side.

Step 7

Cut two pieces of ribbon about 30 cm long each to make handles.

Step 8

Thread one ribbon through each hole from the outside to the inside.

Step 9

Tie a knot on the inside of each ribbon to secure the handles.

Step 10

Decorate your bag with markers and stickers to draw spooky faces or fun Halloween patterns.

Step 11

Let any glue and marker ink dry completely before using the bag.

Step 12

Share your finished Halloween candy bag on DIY.org.

Help!?

If I don’t have ribbon or a hole punch, what can I use instead?

If you don't have ribbon, use shoelaces or twine threaded through holes made with a screwdriver or sharp scissors, then tie knots on the inside to secure the handles as the instructions say.

My glued seam keeps opening—how can I fix that?

If the glued side edge doesn't hold, press the seam under a heavy book for 30 minutes, add a strip of clear tape along the inside seam, or use fabric glue instead of a glue stick for fabric as suggested in the glue step.

How can I adapt this project for different ages?

For younger children, pre-cut the 20 cm × 30 cm rectangle and use tape and safety scissors with adult help for hole punching, while older kids can measure, cut, sew the side seam, or add a lined interior after folding the rectangle.

What are creative ways to personalize or strengthen the candy bag?

Personalize and strengthen your bag by adding washers or grommets around the punched holes, gluing a second sheet of fabric or paper as a lining before sealing the side edge, and decorating with glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers then letting everything dry thoroughly.

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Facts about crafting and basic sewing for kids

🎃 Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain where people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits.

🍬 Candy corn was first made in the 1880s and quickly became a classic Halloween treat loved (and sometimes debated) by many.

✂️ Kid-friendly safety scissors have blunted tips and still let kids practice cutting precise shapes for decorate-your-own bags.

📏 Measuring while crafting teaches real-life math: rulers, fractions, and estimating help make a bag the right size for treats.

🎨 Decorating a bag with markers, stickers, and ribbon boosts fine motor skills and encourages each child's unique spooky style.

How do you make a Halloween candy bag?

Start by choosing paper or fabric and decide bag size. Fold paper in half or cut two matching fabric rectangles. Measure and mark seam allowances, then glue or stitch the sides and bottom, leaving the top open. Add a handle: punch holes and tie ribbon, or attach a fabric strip. Decorate with markers, stickers, and ribbon. Let glue/dry thoroughly and reinforce seams before filling with treats. Supervise children during cutting and gluing.

What materials do I need for a Halloween candy bag?

Gather sturdy paper (construction or kraft) or lightweight fabric, scissors, non-toxic glue or fabric glue, needle and thread or sewing machine, tape, ruler, pencil, hole punch, markers, stickers, ribbon or handles, and embellishments like googly eyes. Use safety scissors and washable markers for younger children. Optional: a fabric lining or clear laminate for strength. Keep small items (buttons, beads) for adult use to avoid choking hazards.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

Suitable for ages 3–10 with adult guidance. Toddlers (3–5) can decorate pre-cut bags, practice gluing and simple measuring while supervised. Children 5–8 can cut basic shapes, assemble glued or taped bags, and add stickers and ribbon independently. Ages 9+ can measure precisely, sew fabric bags, use more advanced decorations, and handle small tools with supervision. Adjust complexity and safety tools based on each child’s skill.

What are the benefits and safe variations for making Halloween candy bags?

Making Halloween candy bags builds fine-motor skills, measuring and planning, and creativity. Variations include no-sew paper bags, sewn fabric totes, or recycled-material designs using old t-shirts. Try themed decorations (ghost, pumpkin, monster) or add clear laminates for durability. For safety, avoid loose small embellishments for young trick-or-treaters and secure seams so treats won’t spill. Encourage kids to personalize names on bags to prevent mix-ups on Halloween night.

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Make A Candy Bag For Halloween Treats

Make a Halloween candy bag from paper or fabric, decorate with markers, stickers, and ribbon; practice cutting, gluing, and measuring.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to make a candy bag for Halloween treats

0:00/0:00

Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

Let's make Candy Bags for Halloween! 🎃 It's that Easy!

What you need

Construction paper or fabric, scissors, glue stick or fabric glue, markers or colouring materials, stickers, ribbon, ruler, pencil, hole punch, adult supervision required

Step 1

Pick either a sheet of construction paper or a piece of fabric to be your candy bag material.

Step 2

Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark a rectangle about 20 cm by 30 cm on your chosen material.

Step 3

Cut the rectangle out carefully along your pencil line with scissors.

Step 4

Fold the rectangle in half so the shorter edges meet and the long open edge is at the top.

Step 5

Glue the side edge closed using a glue stick or fabric glue to form the bag tube.

Step 6

Use a hole punch to make two holes near the top edge about 5 cm in from each side.

Step 7

Cut two pieces of ribbon about 30 cm long each to make handles.

Step 8

Thread one ribbon through each hole from the outside to the inside.

Step 9

Tie a knot on the inside of each ribbon to secure the handles.

Step 10

Decorate your bag with markers and stickers to draw spooky faces or fun Halloween patterns.

Step 11

Let any glue and marker ink dry completely before using the bag.

Step 12

Share your finished Halloween candy bag on DIY.org.

Help!?

If I don’t have ribbon or a hole punch, what can I use instead?

If you don't have ribbon, use shoelaces or twine threaded through holes made with a screwdriver or sharp scissors, then tie knots on the inside to secure the handles as the instructions say.

My glued seam keeps opening—how can I fix that?

How can I adapt this project for different ages?

What are creative ways to personalize or strengthen the candy bag?

Watch videos on how to make a candy bag for Halloween treats

0:00/0:00

Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

How To Make Halloween Treat Bags For Toddlers | 2021

3 Videos

Facts about crafting and basic sewing for kids

🎃 Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain where people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits.

🍬 Candy corn was first made in the 1880s and quickly became a classic Halloween treat loved (and sometimes debated) by many.

✂️ Kid-friendly safety scissors have blunted tips and still let kids practice cutting precise shapes for decorate-your-own bags.

📏 Measuring while crafting teaches real-life math: rulers, fractions, and estimating help make a bag the right size for treats.

🎨 Decorating a bag with markers, stickers, and ribbon boosts fine motor skills and encourages each child's unique spooky style.