I was given an assignment by Swedish scrapbooking magazine, Scrapbooking m.m., to create a Halloween project. Without any children, we really don't do much for Halloween around here. In fact, I don't think I've made a Halloween craft project ever. At least not in my adult years. So I thought and thought and finally decided to make some treat bags. And I am just so very thrilled with how they turned out! Take a peek:
I made these back in July and there was no candy corn to be found in July, so I filled these bags with jelly beans instead!
Despite the lack of any actual Halloween papers, this treat bag has a Halloween feel! When I saw the American Crafts floral paper, I knew that it could read a little Halloween-y because of the bold black outlines and the spider web-like grid design in the background.
I used a large kraft label as a closure at the top of the bag. And notice how all five bags have green glitter? I wanted to use something that would unite them. It's a small touch, but an important one.
I'm totally thrilled with how clearly the cat came out on this bag. As I was cutting, I was having doubts as to whether or not it would read, but I'm delighted that it does! The Hambly transparency that creates the window of the bag has a pattern of dress forms, but because they're positioned sideways and the bases are curly, it doesn't distract from the Halloween theme.
I stitched the paper ruffles around the bag while it was flat. The tag is from 7gypsies. I dressed it up with a collection of leftovers that were hanging around my desk: some ric rac, a feltie from Sassafras and a little Halloween banner made from a scrap of paper!
This bag just screams Halloween, doesn't it? Again, I used a label at the top as part of the closure. I like the way the window allows you to take a peek at the treats inside!
Happy Halloween!
Pretty good for a first time Julie. I especially like how the treats show through (and jelly beans are a fave in our house any time of year).
Pretty good for a first time Julie. I especially like how the treats show through (and jelly beans are a fave in our house any time of year).
Pretty good for a first time Julie. I especially like how the treats show through (and jelly beans are a fave in our house any time of year).
Pretty good for a first time Julie. I especially like how the treats show through (and jelly beans are a fave in our house any time of year).
very cute! who knew they celebrated Halloween in Sweden? 🙂
very cute! who knew they celebrated Halloween in Sweden? 🙂
very cute! who knew they celebrated Halloween in Sweden? 🙂
very cute! who knew they celebrated Halloween in Sweden? 🙂
I just got my copy of Scrapbooking m.m. this week and loved seeing your work featured in it again! I loved the treat bags, but I especially loved the Fly-layout with the folded flowers.
I just got my copy of Scrapbooking m.m. this week and loved seeing your work featured in it again! I loved the treat bags, but I especially loved the Fly-layout with the folded flowers.
I just got my copy of Scrapbooking m.m. this week and loved seeing your work featured in it again! I loved the treat bags, but I especially loved the Fly-layout with the folded flowers.
I just got my copy of Scrapbooking m.m. this week and loved seeing your work featured in it again! I loved the treat bags, but I especially loved the Fly-layout with the folded flowers.
These are great- I’d be thrilled to receive a treat like this at Halloween (or any part of the year, for that matter!!)
These are great- I’d be thrilled to receive a treat like this at Halloween (or any part of the year, for that matter!!)
These are great- I’d be thrilled to receive a treat like this at Halloween (or any part of the year, for that matter!!)
These are great- I’d be thrilled to receive a treat like this at Halloween (or any part of the year, for that matter!!)
these are fabulous… considering u just used non halloween themed papers.. they are fabulous!! wow!
these are fabulous… considering u just used non halloween themed papers.. they are fabulous!! wow!
these are fabulous… considering u just used non halloween themed papers.. they are fabulous!! wow!
these are fabulous… considering u just used non halloween themed papers.. they are fabulous!! wow!
I love the cute outs!
I love the cute outs!
I love the cute outs!
I love the cute outs!
Great job Julie, those treat bags are amazing, I love all the cut outs, hand maid flowers and details! TFS
Great job Julie, those treat bags are amazing, I love all the cut outs, hand maid flowers and details! TFS
Great job Julie, those treat bags are amazing, I love all the cut outs, hand maid flowers and details! TFS
Great job Julie, those treat bags are amazing, I love all the cut outs, hand maid flowers and details! TFS
I think you need kids so you can do more projects like this! All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!
I think you need kids so you can do more projects like this! All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!
I think you need kids so you can do more projects like this! All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!
I think you need kids so you can do more projects like this! All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!
Those are great!! I love them!
Those are great!! I love them!
Those are great!! I love them!
Those are great!! I love them!
Your treat bags are fabulous and how neat that you didn’t even use Halloween themed products! Happy Halloween to you.
Susan
Your treat bags are fabulous and how neat that you didn’t even use Halloween themed products! Happy Halloween to you.
Susan
Your treat bags are fabulous and how neat that you didn’t even use Halloween themed products! Happy Halloween to you.
Susan
Your treat bags are fabulous and how neat that you didn’t even use Halloween themed products! Happy Halloween to you.
Susan
These are absolutely fantastic!
These are absolutely fantastic!
These are absolutely fantastic!
These are absolutely fantastic!
i love the treat bags!!!! Amazing!! i want one… maybe ill knock on your door.. and say trick or treat. Creepy im way past 12 yrs old.
im in love with that little owl!!
I have a new blog address!! 🙂
i love the treat bags!!!! Amazing!! i want one… maybe ill knock on your door.. and say trick or treat. Creepy im way past 12 yrs old.
im in love with that little owl!!
I have a new blog address!! 🙂
i love the treat bags!!!! Amazing!! i want one… maybe ill knock on your door.. and say trick or treat. Creepy im way past 12 yrs old.
im in love with that little owl!!
I have a new blog address!! 🙂
i love the treat bags!!!! Amazing!! i want one… maybe ill knock on your door.. and say trick or treat. Creepy im way past 12 yrs old.
im in love with that little owl!!
I have a new blog address!! 🙂