DIY Halloween Crafts: Spook-tacular Candy-Filled DIY Halloween Treats Tutorial
Add some extra sweetness and fun to All Hallow’s Eve with these fun and simple DIY Halloween Treats!
When you think of Halloween, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, and my incurable sweet tooth, it’s candy! Candy is definitely the sweetest part of Halloween, especially since you can do more than just eat it. You can also use it to make spooky DIY Halloween treats, too! This year I’m using Celebration by Frey™ and Sixlets® products to make two extra eerie DIY Halloween Crafts!
Celebration by Frey and Sixlets products provide a fun, easy, and affordable way to make your Halloween the most memorable one ever! Not only do their candies taste delicious, but they also make great decor!
Below you’ll find two simple DIY Halloween treats along with a list of supplies and directions for making each one. They are perfect for any party, and the best part is you can eat them when you’re done!
Ready to see how to make these Halloween treats?
DIY Haunted Halloween Candy Jars
* I used a few different sources for the faces, but you can use whatever you’d like. Don’t have a die cutting machine? No problem! Simply use black paint! You can find all sorts of templates online or make your own.
Supplies to Make DIY Haunted Halloween Candy Jars
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- 3 glass or plastic containers in your choice of size and shape
- Rubbing alcohol for cleaning the glass containers
- Cricut or other die cutting machine
- Black waterproof vinyl such as Oracle 651
- 12 x 12 Cutting mat
- Transfer tape
- Cricut Halloween pumpkin face (I searched for Halloween in Design Space)
- 18 Jack o Lantern svgs Pumpkin Faces Digital File by KellyLollar Designs
- Frankenstein’s Monster svg Digital File by ESIdesignsdigital
- Googly eyes
- Candy including black, orange, green Sixlets (aff. link)
- White gumballs by Sweetworks(aff. link) (aff. link.)
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How to Make DIY Haunted Halloween Candy Jars
Begin by cleaning the outside of your containers with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or dirt. Once it’s clean, try to avoid touching it anywhere other than the inside.
Next, open up a new project in Cricut Design Space. Begin adding the images. I used the files listed above. For Frankenstein, I unattached the image and used his hair, scar, mouth, and eyes only. Make sure you resize the images to fit your specific containers. Most of mine were between 2″ and 3″ in width.
Once your design is ready to be cut, place your vinyl on the mat, set your machine to Vinyl, and hit ‘Go’. Sit back and relax while it does its thing.
Once everything is cut, carefully remove the vinyl from the mat. Then, slowly peel off all excess vinyl surrounding the design you will not need. Use the weeding tool to remove any remaining vinyl you do not need.
Now cut a piece of transfer tape to size. Peel the backing off of the transfer tape and apply the grid-side over each design.
Next, peel the original backing away from the vinyl leaving the images imprinted onto the transfer tape. Now all that’s left to do is add the images to the container.
Once finished, fill each container with the candy. I used Orange Sixlets for the Jack O Lantern, Green Sixlets for Frankenstein along with Black Sixlets for his hair. The ghost is Celebration by Frey White Gumballs.
These cute candy jars will look great on a candy buffet! Ready to see how to make the second of our Halloween treats?
Wacky Witch, Ghoulish Ghost, and Silly Spider Halloween Treats
Supplies to Make Candy Jars
- Clear plastic ornaments
- Wiggly Eyes
- 4 black pipe cleaners for spider’s legs
- Miniature witch hat (found mine at the local dollar store. It was part of a headband)
- A black marker or die cutting machine to make the witch’s mouth
- A silver paint pen, silver craft paint, or silver vinyl for spider’s fangs
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
How to Make Candy Jars
For The Wacky Witch
- Begin by filling the ornament with green Sixlets.
- Next, using hot glue, secure the witch hat to the ornaments ‘lid’.
- Then, using either hot glue or regular school glue (if you want to eat the candy), adhere the ornament’s lid in place.
- Next, glue on the witch eyes, then either draw the mouth on or use your die cutting machine.
And there’s your wacky witch!
For the Silly Spider
- Begin by filling the ornament with black Sixlets.
- Next, cut each pipe cleaner in half. Use the hot glue to attach four legs on each side of the spider’s body. I found it easiest to make a small 90° bend at the end of each leg and then attach it to the body.
- Next hot glue six eyes on your spider.
- Last, using either a paint pen or your die cutting machine, add two tiny fangs.
And there you have one silly spider to go along with your wacky witch!
For the Ghoulish Ghost
- First, paint the ‘lid’ white.
- While that dries, fill the ornament with white Sixlets.
- Next, prepare the face in Cricut Design Space, then use your machine to cut the vinyl.
- Now all that’s left is to add the vinyl facial features (or paint them on), place the ‘lid’ back on, and you’re finished!
Aren’t these candy-filled ornaments adorable?
Check out my other Halloween ornaments here along with step-by-step instructions.
Celebration by Frey offers a huge assortment of candies that are perfect for creating spooky displays and decor that will delight scare your family and friends! You can find the Celebration by Frey™ and Sixlets® candies at your favorite retailers around the country including Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Wegmans, Meijer and many more!
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Sara Theissen says
I would love the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz)! You could make many cute concoctions with those!
Sara says
Gum balls cause look yum
DEBIJOT says
I would like the Halloween Mix Gumballs because the kids would love them.
paige chandler says
I want the google eye gumballs. I will be Mom of the Year!
heather eg kaufman says
I like the Halloween mix Sixlets shaker jar. My kids would have a great time decorating cookies with them.
Dotty J Boucher says
I wouldn’t mind these Snowflake Mix Pearls Small Peg Pouch, I think they are pretty and thinking all the wonderful things I can do with them..
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Amanda Burke says
The Spooky Eye Gumballs. They are creepy and hilarious and I love gum!
Edye says
I like the black and white candy crumble! Because it could be used for many different things.
Amanda Patterson says
I really like the Black Sixlets Stand Up Bag (14oz)! I think black could be used for halloween but it is neutral enough to be used any time!
elizabeth miller says
We would love the Halloween mix gumballs and the Nerd filled gumballs. My daughter would love to have these because the girl is constantly chewing gum. She would love the decorative colors and the nerds.
Jennifer H. says
I like the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch because I think that they are funny!
Alice F says
I would love to win this giveaway! The Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz)
Celebration by Frey™ is precious! What on earth is better than eyeball gumballs?
Shannon says
I would like to use the black gumballs to make spiders to give out.
rochelle haynes says
I like the spooky gumball eyes they look scary
Nancy says
I’d like to get or give their colorful Foiled Solid Milk Orange Balls, These candies would look pretty in a candy bowl or in a clear goodie bag.
livviua chandler says
Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar
Renee Rousseau says
The Snowflake Mix Pearls are great for decorating Christmas Snowflake cookies! (But I admit the Googlie Eyes Gumballs really sparked my decorating imagination!)
Kristen Joiner says
I love the Black and Orange bags of gumballs the most. Not only would those make great eyes on a cake, but I like gum so it’s tasty too.
Judy C says
I would like the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg . I see using these for crafts , and to, I love chewing gum so it’s a win/win for me!
Kimberly Flickinger says
I love the Halloween sixlets assortment. I would use them to decorate sugar cookies and cupcakes.
Heidi Bee says
We are huge sixlets fans at our house, and they come in so many great colors!
Soha Molina says
I like Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag. They are spooky and fun. My daughter will have a great time with these.
Ann Fantom says
I would like to get the Celebrations by Frey’s Spooky Eyes Gumballs because they would make great Halloween gifts for my nieces and nephews.
Laurie Nykaza says
We love Halloween and the Spooky Eyes Gumballs are so cute love them for the kids to decorate cupcakes with.
Lana simanovicki says
I like the gumball eyeballs you can make some scarry faces
Lissa Crane says
I would love to have the 8ozPeg Bag of Spooky Eyes Gumballs! With four kiddo’s, ranging in ages, we are huge Halloween fans and these gumball eyes would be perfect for all the classroom parties for everything from cupcake decorations, to candy spiders! These really would make a difference in making the homemade treats looks fabulous!
Jamie says
I have to pick just one? They all look amazing – anything chocolate is a plus! 🙂
Carol says
I like the spooky gumball eyes because they look scary
Terra Heck says
I’d like to have the Red Gumballs Peg Bag (8oz). They’d work well with a Halloween treat I’m making, and I really like the dark red color. Thanks.
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justin tan says
Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar because it has all the HALLOWEEN COLORS. Something for everyone. choose your favorite color!!!
Alison Michaud says
I would choose the foil wrapped milk orange balls. I would use them to fill my Halloween candy dish for my co-workers to enjoy!
Marilyn Nawara says
I would choose the Googlie Eyes Gumballs — these would be great for making Halloween Treats
Kerri Hale says
I would pick the Googly Eye Gumballs because my boys love gumballs and they look so fun and festive!
Amanda Harris says
I’d love to try the Milk Crisped Rice chocolate bar. It’s one of my favorite types of candy!
Amber Terry says
I really like Sixlets so I would choose the Halloween Mix–it’s a fun mix of colors and you could use them to decorate anything 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win!
Amanda morris says
I would like to try the eyeball gums becaue they look fun to decorate cupcakes with.
kelly nicholson says
Head over to the Celebration by Frey Website & pick the Spooky Celebration by Frey Candy that you�d most like to give/get and tell us WHY.
sixlets are always my favorite,you can pretty much add them to anything,cup cakes,cakes,cookies,or just eat them out of the bag thanks
Austin Baroudi says
The Nerds Filled Spooky Eyes Gumballs because they look cool and sound really tasty!
Charlene S. says
The Black Pearls Shaker Jar would be great for using as eyes on my spider cupcakes.
Lana Bradstream says
I like the Orange Sixlets peg Bag. I like Sixlets
polly says
In a tall glass decanter I would layer the Halloween Mix Gumballs, Spooky Eyes Gumballs and the Googlie Eyes gumballs for our dining room table.
Maryann D. says
I would like to get the Shimmer Lime Green Sixlets Shaker Jar (4.5oz) and the Orange Sixlets Peg Bag (14oz). I would decorate cookies or chocolate pops with them for a Halloween party. I love these colors also!
Vickie says
So many unique shapes and colors..that I can’t find is the why!
Plus I’ve heard Frey quality is very great od..especially their Easter chocolate.
I’d like the eyeballs, the Halloween gumball mix and snowflakes for my Christmas cakes..for now?
Thanks
Brenda white says
I pick the shimmer gold-sixlets party jar, I will be 50 next month and that would be nice for my party decor.
bn100 says
Girl Camo Mix Pearls Candies Peg Pouch looks fun
Jeanna Massman says
My grandson and I would love to use the Halloween Mix Sixlets shaker jar to decorate cupcakes.
Kim Pinch says
I would like the Lime Green & White Candy Crumble Small Peg Bag to make some halloween cupcakes.
Katie Bellamy says
I’d like the Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag! I got some cute ideas for these! 🙂
Fiona N says
I would also love to try the Halloween Mix Gumballs Peg Bag because they are perfect for my trick or treat party this month
Thank You for the chance
Phoenix says
The Christmas Mix Sixlets are very festive & seasonal, & good for baking as well.
LaTanya says
Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz) because they would make for fun candy decor.
desiree says
the skiletts so they can do the rice crispy treats
Judy Cox says
I like the chocolate sixlets the best and the grandkids love the gumballs!!
Janice Crespo says
Love your Frankenstein. LOL They are all adorable. I like their Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar. We are planning on letting the kids decorate their own cupcakes and cookies and this would be perfect.
Alaina Bullock says
Thank you!! 🙂
Robin Abrams says
I like the Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag . I think the kids would love them
Vickie says
Today’s pick..foiled chocolate.
My understanding is Frey chocolate is really delicious..one reason!
Thanks
Wendy R. says
I really like the googlie eye gumballs. They are perfect for many fun cupcake and cookie ideas!
Jenny Ham says
The spooky eyes because the kids would think they were cool.
Tina Bartunek says
I would love to try the Shimmer Orange Sixlets Stand Up Bag on my Halloween cookies.
Jeanine Carlson says
I’d love to try the Chocobloc Orange Bar!
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I guess the “Sixlets Peg Bags ” would have to be my choice. Why, because I love chocolate!
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Brenda Elsner says
Since my favorite is chocolate, I would love to try the chocolate milk bar
Jerry Marquardt says
I love the Foiled Milk Peanut Butter Filled Hearts the most of all of the Frey’s Celebration collection of fine candies.
Angela Saver says
I would love to get the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch so my daughter & I can use them to decorate our Halloween cupcakes!
Candace Galan says
I would like the orange shimmer sixlets, my boys would love these to decorate cakes for Halloween.
Jessica To says
I would like the orange sixlets because that was the candy treat we got when we were kids.
sarah k says
I like the Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar because I think it would make a pretty cupcake or cake topping .
Aaron says
I would most like to give and get the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch because they look silly and probably taste delicious.