Did you know that you can make DIY Halloween gift bags with nothing more than a paper bag and a Sharpie?
Granted, the more creative you are, the more impressed your guests will be when you put together DIY Halloween gift bags for them to take home after your party, dinner, or get-together.
With this in mind, how do you put together Halloween gift bags DIY, and what should you include in the bags for classy treats?
Join us as we help you prepare for October 31st with handmade gift bags that won’t cost you a small fortune.
Making Halloween gift bags DIY: What do you need?
There are lots of ways to go about making a Halloween gift bag. One of the easiest options is to draw stencils on a paper bag. You can order paper bags online for a few bucks, and stencils are just as easy to come by on Amazon.
Then, grab a Sharpie or any colored felt pen and stencil away. You can add a pumpkin, spiders, ghouls, or practically anything else Halloween-related to the bag. You can even personalize the design with the names of your guests to crank things up a notch. In fact, this is a particularly nice touch if you’re hosting a kids’ party.
As an example, check out these simple yet stylish Halloween DIY gift bags below, which shouldn’t cost any more than a few bucks to throw together.
Depending on what you’re planning to put in your DIY Halloween gift bags, you will need to think about the ideal size before placing your order. Small bags are perfect for sweet treats like candy, while more voluminous bags are required for bigger gifts.
What can you include in Halloween gift bags DIY?
The beauty of a DIY Halloween gift bag is that you can include anything you like in it! If you want something simple, stick with candy, as it’s the easiest gift to go for at this time of the year and widely available.
For something with a more personal touch, why not rustle up a batch of your delicious homemade pumpkin seed cookies or brownies, which you can then individually package before adding to your gift bags?
If you’re entertaining kids, DIY Halloween bags can include little gifts like stickers, simple Halloween toys, and various other goodies to give their teeth a break. After all, Halloween is a sugar-laden holiday, which isn’t great for the pearly whites.
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How much should you spend on DIY Halloween gift bags?
There’s no right or wrong amount of money to spend on a DIY Halloween gift bag. After all, it’s a gift, and it will likely be gratefully received by the person you give it to.
As shown above, the bag itself doesn’t need to cost any more than a dollar or so to put together, and if you enclose candy, you don’t need to spend more than a few bucks to send your friends or family members home happy.
Of course, you can spend a little more than this if you wish by investing in better candy or more expensive gifts. But spending more doesn’t necessarily make the gift any better, as it’s often the thought that counts.
As every person’s budget is different, we recommend working out how much you’d be happy to spend on the gift bags before putting them together. You can then heed the above advice and order your bags and gifts according to your budget.
To gift or not to gift?
Halloween isn’t a holiday that people immediately associate with gift-giving. At Easter, most people dish out delicious eggs, while at Christmas, there are presents galore in most households!
But at Halloween, the convention of gift giving isn’t as well defined. Rather, most kids head to their neighbour’s house to request candy via trick-or-treating.
So, don’t feel compelled to put together a Halloween gift bag if you don’t feel like it’s necessary. It’s certainly not a non-negotiable convention of Halloween, but it’s a nice touch, particularly if you’re hosting a party or dinner event.
If you follow the tips listed above and create DIY Halloween gift bags, you can say thank you to your friends and family without breaking the bank on October 31st.
