These DIY Trick or Treat Bags Are an Easy Halloween Craft

Happy fall, friends! Halloween will be here before we know it, and I’ve got a fun, simple way to make your Halloween treats a little more special. These DIY Trick or Treat brown paper bags are an easy and budget-friendly way to package candy, small goodies, and other Halloween surprises.

I love using brown paper lunch bags for crafts because they’re inexpensive, easy to customize, and perfect for so many occasions. With this free Trick or Treat brown bag printable, you can turn an ordinary paper bag into a festive Halloween goodie bag with just a few simple supplies.

These printable Halloween treat bags are perfect for classroom parties, teammates, neighborhood friends, or little Halloween gifts. Add some raffia, colorful ribbon, or orange yarn to finish them off, and you’ve got a cute treat bag without spending a lot of money.

Ready to make your own? Here’s how to get the free printable and put your Halloween bags together!

Trick or Treat Brown Paper Bag Printable

Free Trick or Treat Brown Bag Printable

The printable gives a simple brown paper bag a festive Halloween look. I used raffia to tie mine closed because I thought it was a perfect fall touch, but you can easily customize the finish to match your Halloween colors or party theme.

Free Printable Template

Supplies for DIY Halloween Treat Bags

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You can find most of these supplies at a dollar store or use items you already have at home.

How to Make Trick or Treat Brown Paper Bags

Step 1: Download the Free Printable

Start by opening the free Trick or Treat brown bag printable. Save the printable to your computer so you can print it using your preferred settings.
Access the free printable here.

Step 2: Print on Your Brown Paper Bags

The fun part is printing the design directly onto the brown paper bags instead of printing it on a separate sheet of paper and attaching it afterward.

Printer setup can vary depending on your printer and the size of your bags, so follow my detailed instructions for feeding and printing on brown bags before you begin.

Read my tutorial for how to print on brown paper bags.

Before printing a whole stack, test one bag to make sure the design is positioned correctly. Check your printer’s instructions to confirm that it can safely handle the paper bag material.

Step 3: Fill Your Halloween Treat Bags

Once your bags are printed, fill them with candy, individually wrapped treats, or small Halloween surprises.

These bags are a fun option for classroom celebrations, sports teams, neighborhood friends, and Halloween parties. You can tailor the contents to suit the occasion and the recipients.

Step 4: Tie the Bags Closed

I used raffia to tie my Trick or Treat bags closed. I love the natural texture and how it adds a simple autumn touch.

You could also use orange yarn, black ribbon, Halloween-themed ribbon, or a fall plaid ribbon. Choose something that coordinates with your printable and the rest of your Halloween decorations.

That’s it! You have a festive DIY Halloween treat bag made from simple, inexpensive supplies.

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Ways to Use Your Printable Halloween Treat Bags

These brown paper treat bags are easy to adapt for different Halloween activities.

Classroom treats: Send individually wrapped candy or small goodies for classmates.
Sports teams: Make a little Halloween surprise for teammates.
Halloween party favors: Set one at each place setting or include them in a party favor basket.
Neighborhood gifts: Share treats with friends and neighbors.
Family Halloween fun: Make a batch for cousins, grandchildren, or a family Halloween gathering.

If you’re preparing treats for a school or group event, check any rules about food, allergies, and homemade treats before filling your bags.

More Free Brown Bag Printables

If you enjoy making customized paper treat bags, I have other printable designs you can use throughout the year. They’re a fun way to reuse the same basic supplies for different holidays and celebrations.

Sports Goodie Bag Printables — fun for sports teams and team celebrations.
Thanksgiving Goodie Bag Printable — a seasonal option for Thanksgiving treats.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Goodie Bag Printable — a festive idea for holiday gifts.
Happy Valentine’s Day Brown Bag Goodie Bag Printable — a sweet option for Valentine’s Day.

Make Your Halloween Treat Bags Your Own

I hope this free Trick or Treat brown bag printable inspires you to create some fun Halloween goodies! I love how a simple brown paper bag can become something special with a little creativity.

Whether you’re making bags for classmates, teammates, a Halloween party, or neighborhood friends, this is an easy craft that can be customized to fit your plans.

Would you use raffia, orange yarn, or a fun Halloween ribbon to finish your bags? I’d love to know!

Happy crafting, friends!