Two quick and easy packaging ideas for Halloween using
plastic test tubes and paper bags.
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SUPPLIES
plastic test tubes {Martha Stewart craft supplies}
decorative tape {Washi tape}
double-sided tape
“specimen No 3” label & more at Paging Supermom {print here}
treats {M & Ms}
DIRECTIONS
Fill a test tube with treats and close it up with a cork. Attach a piece of decorative tape {about 3 1/2- 4 inches long} at the top of the cork and down the sides of the plastic test tube to prevent the cork from coming loose. Repeat the process until all the treats or the test tubes are gone. Take the label and attach it with the double-sided tape on the container for the test tube treats.
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SUPPLIES
glassine bags {4″ x 6 3/4″}
small chevron paper bags {2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″}
black twine
decorative tape {Washi tape}
treats & toys
DIRECTIONS
Fill both bags with treats/toys, fold the openings over and tape them up. Stack the small bag on top of the large bag and tie them together with twine.
These mini paper pumpkins are adorable and easy to make. I will be showing two similar methods with a slight variation using crepe paper or crepe paper streamers. This came about when I couldn’t find crepe paper at the local stores but they all had crepe paper streamers available. Eventually I got it, just had to drive a little further. If you don’t need it right away, order it online for the best color selections, or spend less money and use crepe paper streamers. Both methods worked great and as a result I wanted to share them with you.
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SUPPLIES
crepe paper / crepe paper streamers
green floral tape
white paper cupcake liners/cups
double-sided tape
ruler
scissors
pencil
paper plate {9″-10″diameter}
sweet treats
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step 1
Cut 4 long strips of crepe paper streamers {10 inches in length each}. On a flat surface, place one paper streamer down and stick a piece of double-sided tape on top and at the center. Take the second crepe paper streamer and place it on top of the first one to make a criss-cross pattern. Press the two middle sections together. Repeat the process with the third and fourth crepe paper streamers to form a circle.
step 2 Attach a paper cupcake liner to the center of the crepe paper streamers using double-sided tape. All the pieces should be attached to each other at the center of the circle {see step 2 image}.
steps 3 & 4
Fill the paper cupcake liner with treats.
To form the pumpkin, take two paper streamer ends opposite each other and bring them to the center above the paper cupcake liner. Hold them in place and repeat this process with the other paper streamers to form a loose ball-like shape.
step 5
To form the stem, twist the crepe paper ends together with one hand to enclose the treats in the paper cupcake cup. Use the other hand to gently squeeze and shape the body of the pumpkin while holding it in place.
step 6
Cut one 10″ long piece of green floral tape
steps 7 & 8
Start at the base of the stem, twist the floral tape several times around in the same direction as the twisted stem. Gently pull on the floral tape while twisting it around to make it stick together and to tighten the loose stem. Once the base is secured, start twisting the floral tape in a spiral up the stem to cover the orange paper streamers.
steps 9 & 10
To finish the pumpkin, take a pencil and wrap the stem around it to give the pumpkin a little curl.
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step 1
Place a paper plate on top of the crepe paper and trace around the outer edges with a pencil. Cut out the crepe paper circle.
steps 2 & 3
Place a piece of double-sided tape at the center of the crepe paper circle and attach a paper cupcake liner to it. Fill the cup with treats. Gather the outer edges of the crepe paper and bring it to the center above the paper cupcake cup to form a loose paper ball shape.
note:the stem on this pumpkin will be a little thicker than the pumpkin made from
crepe paper streamers.
step 4
To form the stem, twist the crepe paper edges together with one hand to enclose the treats in the paper cupcake cup. Use the other hand to gently squeeze and shape the body of the pumpkin while holding it in place.
steps 5 & 6
Cut one 10″ long piece of green floral tape
Start at the base of the stem, twist the floral tape several times around in the same direction as the twisted stem. Gently pull on the floral tape while twisting it around to make it stick together and to tighten the loose stem. Once the base is secured, start twisting the floral tape in a spiral up the stem to cover the orange paper streamers.
steps 7 & 8
Finish the pumpkin, take a pencil and wrap the stem around it to give the pumpkin a little curl.
{the quantity will vary depending on how many you want to make}
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Directions
Line the surface area {table, kitchen counter top or cookie sheet} with parchment papers. Take 8 pretzel sticks and group them together to form a circle with one end of each pretzel radiating out from the center {see picture below}. Repeat this several times. To make small spider webs, take 4 pretzel sticks and break them in half and form the circle with the 8 smaller pieces.
Place 1/2 cup of chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt it in the microwave for about 45-50 seconds then stir it. If not completely melted, put it back in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds then stir it again. Repeat this step until the chocolate is completely melted, but be careful not to burn it. Do not use the chocolate if that happens, throw it away and start all over again. {This is the reason why I like to melt the chocolate in small batches}
Put the chocolate in the pastry/icing bag and snip off the end where the chocolate will be squeezed out to make the chocolate spider web. If the opening is too small, just snip a little more off the end.
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To begin forming a spider web, start from the center of one of the groups of pretzels that were previously arranged in a circle, squeeze the melted chocolate out slowly working in a spiral and stop when close to the edges of the pretzel sticks.
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Leave the chocolate pretzel spider webs to dry for about 1 hour or less if placed in the refrigerator before it can be taken off the parchment paper.
Halloween TREATS! I like to put together simple, fun and not too scary Halloween display for the kids. See the previous year {here}. This theme is all about creepy crawly critters like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bugs. For the next few posts from now till Halloween, I will put together in detail “how to’s” for … treats, paper pumpkins and packaging shown above.
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Paper pumpkin treat packages are too cute and easy to make. Flameless candles is the ideal way to add a soft glow and they won’t burn the delicate cobwebs. I also used bare branches in a tall vase to give height and texture to the display.
Have fun using this Halloween printable that I’ve created from an assortment of spider and insect images in black and white. In the above picture, the printed image had papers layered beneath it with torn edges for a rough organic look. To give it depth, I lightly smeared soft black charcoal and diluted black watercolor paint on the paper leaving a few paint droplets to drip down. Little black plastic spiders were added with double-sided tape for a 3-D effect. The wooden frame covered with spider web and one giant spider cut-out perched at the top corner tied it all together.
1. Cut parchment paper liner to fit inside the cello bag and insert it into the cello bag. 2. Place the gummy treats in the cello bag on top of the paper liner. 3. Remove the plastic strip off the resealable adhesive near the top of the back, fold it over and press the adhesive firmly against the back of the bag to seal the opening. 4. Attach the Halloween treat label to the cello bag using double-sided tape.
Free Halloween Printable Labels/Tags
with description “Creepy Crawler Treats” {print here}
without description {print here}
Pumpkins are here! Every year there is a temptation to buy just one more pumpkin and add it to the growing collection at home. And I give in, one too many times! There are many varieties to choose from at the grocery stores and local markets. At this time of year, the local farms are bursting with fresh fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins. Out in the fields is where I love to go in search of pumpkins and squash, especially when they are still attached to the vines and ready for picking.
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This beautiful Cinderella pumpkin {Rouge Vif d’Etampes} peaked out from beneath the vines and dead leaves to reveal its bright orange/red color.
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What a sight to see, Green Goblin Pumpkins {Marina Di Chioggia} with knobby skin are quite a unique squash with yellow/orange sweet flesh. They are great for baking and a source of vitamin A.
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Have you ever seen a yellow pumpkin as bright as this one!
The Blue Hubbarb Squash is teardrop-shaped with a hard outer shell and orange sweet flesh. They are great for pies, and soups.
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Fairytale Pumpkins {Musque de Provence} originated from France, they will start out green and gradually turn brown/copper in color when ripe.
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The striped pumpkin {Kakai} is popular for hull-less deep green seeds. The seeds have a wonderful nutty taste for snacking and for oil to be used in cooking.
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A field full of orange pumpkins is a sight I never get tired of at this time of year.
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Arrival of the fall season brings with it pumpkins. Place them outside at the front door {see it here…} or scatter them throughout the house. A large bright pumpkin could stand alone as the center piece of the table or on a mantle. Group similar color/size pumpkins together in a bowl, platter or other containers to brighten a room. Here I’ve gathered some simple and easy ideas to decorate with pumpkins.
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Kim at Simply Domestic used little white and striped pumpkins to decorate her kitchen and dinning room . {see more…}
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A few orange pumpkins placed in the middle of the kitchen island gave this neutral kitchen a nice pop of color.
A collection of pumpkins and squash with other items of similar green color brought cohesiveness to the display on the shelves.
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This large wooden cake stand with two pumpkins stacked together created a wonderful display.
Have fun finding pumpkins and decorating with them!
