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, they 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! And make sure you enter the sweet giveaway at the bottom of the post!
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.
What You Need
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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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What to Do
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 Celebration by Frey and Sixlets 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
What You Need
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
What to Do
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! And if you are looking for more inspiration, below you will find a Linky full of spook-tacular Halloween/Fall candy treats and crafts!
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Sara Theissen says
October 3, 2016 at 1:36 pmI would love the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz)! You could make many cute concoctions with those!
Sara says
October 3, 2016 at 8:10 pmGum balls cause look yum
DEBIJOT says
October 3, 2016 at 1:39 pmI would like the Halloween Mix Gumballs because the kids would love them.
paige chandler says
October 3, 2016 at 1:50 pmI want the google eye gumballs. I will be Mom of the Year!
heather eg kaufman says
October 3, 2016 at 2:14 pmI like the Halloween mix Sixlets shaker jar. My kids would have a great time decorating cookies with them.
Dotty J Boucher says
October 3, 2016 at 2:16 pmI 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
October 3, 2016 at 2:27 pmThe Spooky Eye Gumballs. They are creepy and hilarious and I love gum!
Edye says
October 3, 2016 at 6:25 pmI like the black and white candy crumble! Because it could be used for many different things.
Amanda Patterson says
October 3, 2016 at 6:39 pmI 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
October 3, 2016 at 6:54 pmWe 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
October 3, 2016 at 7:27 pmI like the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch because I think that they are funny!
Alice F says
October 3, 2016 at 7:33 pmI 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
October 3, 2016 at 8:42 pmI would like to use the black gumballs to make spiders to give out.
rochelle haynes says
October 4, 2016 at 8:09 amI like the spooky gumball eyes they look scary
Nancy says
October 4, 2016 at 9:56 amI’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
October 4, 2016 at 11:16 amHalloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar
Renee Rousseau says
October 4, 2016 at 7:44 pmThe 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
October 4, 2016 at 7:52 pmI 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
October 5, 2016 at 10:25 amI 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
October 5, 2016 at 11:02 amI love the Halloween sixlets assortment. I would use them to decorate sugar cookies and cupcakes.
Heidi Bee says
October 5, 2016 at 3:27 pmWe are huge sixlets fans at our house, and they come in so many great colors!
Soha Molina says
October 5, 2016 at 5:28 pmI like Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag. They are spooky and fun. My daughter will have a great time with these.
Ann Fantom says
October 5, 2016 at 9:08 pmI 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
October 6, 2016 at 1:18 amWe love Halloween and the Spooky Eyes Gumballs are so cute love them for the kids to decorate cupcakes with.
Lana simanovicki says
October 6, 2016 at 8:53 amI like the gumball eyeballs you can make some scarry faces
Lissa Crane says
October 6, 2016 at 11:08 amI 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
October 6, 2016 at 11:37 amI have to pick just one? They all look amazing – anything chocolate is a plus! 🙂
Carol says
October 6, 2016 at 12:08 pmI like the spooky gumball eyes because they look scary
Terra Heck says
October 7, 2016 at 1:40 amI’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.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
justin tan says
October 7, 2016 at 1:45 pmHalloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar because it has all the HALLOWEEN COLORS. Something for everyone. choose your favorite color!!!
Alison Michaud says
October 7, 2016 at 7:33 pmI 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
October 8, 2016 at 6:58 amI would choose the Googlie Eyes Gumballs — these would be great for making Halloween Treats
Kerri Hale says
October 8, 2016 at 3:20 pmI would pick the Googly Eye Gumballs because my boys love gumballs and they look so fun and festive!
Amanda Harris says
October 8, 2016 at 4:03 pmI’d love to try the Milk Crisped Rice chocolate bar. It’s one of my favorite types of candy!
Amber Terry says
October 8, 2016 at 5:26 pmI 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
October 8, 2016 at 8:12 pmI would like to try the eyeball gums becaue they look fun to decorate cupcakes with.
kelly nicholson says
October 9, 2016 at 1:43 amHead 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
October 9, 2016 at 8:57 amThe Nerds Filled Spooky Eyes Gumballs because they look cool and sound really tasty!
Charlene S. says
October 9, 2016 at 1:38 pmThe Black Pearls Shaker Jar would be great for using as eyes on my spider cupcakes.
Lana Bradstream says
October 9, 2016 at 3:05 pmI like the Orange Sixlets peg Bag. I like Sixlets
polly says
October 9, 2016 at 4:41 pmIn 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
October 9, 2016 at 6:20 pmI 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
October 9, 2016 at 11:43 pmSo 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
October 10, 2016 at 7:00 amI pick the shimmer gold-sixlets party jar, I will be 50 next month and that would be nice for my party decor.
bn100 says
October 10, 2016 at 5:57 pmGirl Camo Mix Pearls Candies Peg Pouch looks fun
Jeanna Massman says
October 10, 2016 at 9:08 pmMy grandson and I would love to use the Halloween Mix Sixlets shaker jar to decorate cupcakes.
Kim Pinch says
October 11, 2016 at 12:22 pmI would like the Lime Green & White Candy Crumble Small Peg Bag to make some halloween cupcakes.
Katie Bellamy says
October 11, 2016 at 4:39 pmI’d like the Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag! I got some cute ideas for these! 🙂
Fiona N says
October 11, 2016 at 10:02 pmI 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
October 12, 2016 at 2:52 amThe Christmas Mix Sixlets are very festive & seasonal, & good for baking as well.
LaTanya says
October 12, 2016 at 1:58 pmGooglie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz) because they would make for fun candy decor.
desiree says
October 13, 2016 at 9:14 amthe skiletts so they can do the rice crispy treats
Judy Cox says
October 13, 2016 at 11:22 amI like the chocolate sixlets the best and the grandkids love the gumballs!!
Janice Crespo says
October 13, 2016 at 4:30 pmLove 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
October 13, 2016 at 8:46 pmThank you!! 🙂
Robin Abrams says
October 13, 2016 at 6:22 pmI like the Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag . I think the kids would love them
Vickie says
October 13, 2016 at 8:10 pmToday’s pick..foiled chocolate.
My understanding is Frey chocolate is really delicious..one reason!
Thanks
Wendy R. says
October 15, 2016 at 5:40 amI really like the googlie eye gumballs. They are perfect for many fun cupcake and cookie ideas!
Jenny Ham says
October 15, 2016 at 1:15 pmThe spooky eyes because the kids would think they were cool.
Tina Bartunek says
October 15, 2016 at 1:44 pmI would love to try the Shimmer Orange Sixlets Stand Up Bag on my Halloween cookies.
Jeanine Carlson says
October 15, 2016 at 4:46 pmI’d love to try the Chocobloc Orange Bar!
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
October 15, 2016 at 7:35 pmI guess the “Sixlets Peg Bags ” would have to be my choice. Why, because I love chocolate!
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Brenda Elsner says
October 15, 2016 at 9:47 pmSince my favorite is chocolate, I would love to try the chocolate milk bar
Jerry Marquardt says
October 16, 2016 at 12:57 pmI love the Foiled Milk Peanut Butter Filled Hearts the most of all of the Frey’s Celebration collection of fine candies.
Angela Saver says
October 16, 2016 at 3:06 pmI 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
October 16, 2016 at 3:48 pmI would like the orange shimmer sixlets, my boys would love these to decorate cakes for Halloween.
Jessica To says
October 16, 2016 at 5:12 pmI would like the orange sixlets because that was the candy treat we got when we were kids.
sarah k says
October 16, 2016 at 9:07 pmI like the Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar because I think it would make a pretty cupcake or cake topping .
Aaron says
October 16, 2016 at 9:43 pmI would most like to give and get the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch because they look silly and probably taste delicious.