We wanted to show you a second idea for using our "No Tricks, Just Treats" tags---Just add them to the front of a sucker--how easy is that? The tags come in a 2" size and a 2.5" size. Wouldn't they be a great party favor, plus it doubles as a centerpiece.
We bought these lollipops at The Peppermint Placein American Fork, Utah.They have all kinds of suckers and stick candies and candy canes plus more. HERE's a YouTube Video that gives you a tour of the shop and takes you into the back where the candy is made. (their web site is www.kencraftcandy.com not The Peppermint Place)
The tutorial for making these rosettes can be FOUND HERE. They are very easy to make. Once you make one you will be on your way. Some people call them medallions too. It's a easy way to dress up the party favor.
We removed the clear bags that were around our suckers but you will want to leave them on if you are using them as a party treat.
We placed a piece of styrofoam inside this cute pumpkin tin and just put pushed the suckers down into it. You can buy the green styrofoam or a green floral foam brick at The Dollar Store. Then just add some crinkle paper in the color of your choice. You can also get crinkle paper at The Dollar Store.
Love how large these suckers are. Give one to a child and watch his eyes POP out of his head!
Here are just a few of the Halloween suckers that we purchased last year at The Peppermint Place. (I took them out of the clear bags to get a better photo, but they do come wrapped up) You should be able to pick up some of these same suckers and maybe some new designs this year. The Peppermint Place has been making candy in Utah since 1969. It's just a fun place to go-The kids will LOVE it! The Peppermint Place
HERE's the LINK for a Easy TUTORIAL for the paper Rosettes and more fun ways to use the tags for Halloween gifts. Don't Miss it!
How about inviting a scarecrow to your Halloween party....in the form of taco dip and chips? He's such a cute scarecrow and will add a lot to your Halloween menu I've made the 7 layer dip in years past (and absolutely love it) but decided I wanted to try this recipe. There's no sour cream in this one.....cream cheese is the star. Another fun recipe from Betty Crocker. Click HERE to get the recipe. We've also found some more fun Halloween food. Recipes are all included. Just click on the links under the photos.
Click HERE to see all the Halloween recipes over at Betty Crocker. There's a lot more yummy Halloween themed recipes over at their site.....Check it out!
More FUN things you can create using the EK Success Jack-O-Lantern paper punch. Create your own pumpkin face using the pieces from this paper punch. Wouldn't the kids have fun doing this.... (We used a 3/4" paper punch to put the ribbon through but you can also use a smaller paper punch)
You can find this paper punch on the EK Success web site. Click HEREI found mine at Joann's. Call your favorite craft store to see if they carry it. (Jack-o-Lantern Large Punch)
Put a stem and tendril on top as shown above or punch two holes and put a bow on top. . Either way looks great! Put a treat bag inside. (get all this information on our earlier post, Click HERE
Punch out the Jack-O-Lantern pieces and arrange anyway you like. Happy, Sad, Mad or Whimsical looks are all possible. Make the face all one color or mix it up as shown above. Definitely get the kids involved with this one.
To get the tutorial for the pumpkin Box, head on over to our earlier post featuring this design. CLICK HERE to see the Pumpkin Box Tutorial
These pumpkin place cards are a little smaller than our pumpkin bags posted yesterday. You use the same Jack-o-Lantern paper punch from EZ Success but add a color behind the pumpkin face. The ribbon is gone and we've added the stem, tendril and name. See all the directions below. It's pretty simple. The two samples above are inked but you can skip that step if you choose to.
Any scrapbook paper can be used including lighter weight scrapbook paper with designs as shown above. A scoring board is a great help in this project. I got mine at JoAnn's on sale but you can use a 40% coupon and end up getting one for around $12.99. You'll definitely love having one.
You could use a 1 1/2" circle for the name circle instead of a scallop punch if you prefer
We chose a yellow paper for the background to make it look like the pumpkin is lighted from within, but any color will work.....Black, brown, green etc. Just use your imagination. Because after all, you know what you like!
This is the step where you ink the paper. We used the cheapest Q-tips we could find (dollar store) There isn't as much cotton on the end of the tip as the name brand and they work more effectively. You could use a stencil brush or a make-up applicator. Be sure to ink the inside edges of the eyes, nose and mouth. Slice the edges through the ink pad. Curl the stem by rolling it around a small crochet hook or knitting needle, something small in diameter.
Glue on the scalloped circle by matching it to the scallops on the paper. I used vinyl for my names but markers or pens will work too. Definitely use a contrasting color for the name circle. You could use all the same color or a different color for each one.
Use a glue stick or double-sided tape to put the box together. You're favorite treat is sure to fit inside the 3" bag. We purchased a package of 50 for $2.99 from JoAnn's.
Put the word "Thanks" on the scalloped circle and you've got a fun "Thanks for coming" gift for your family and friends.
These place cards will definitely look great on your Halloween table. If you include a 3" clear bag of candy inside the pumpkin it doubles as a party favor or a "thanks for coming" gift...and it already has their name on the package. You can use scrapbook paper that is lighter weight with a Halloween design too.
The month of October is definitely a month of treats and we've found some treats that look yummy. You could even get the kids involved with some, if not all of these recipes. They would be perfect for your family and school parties or any day in October. We like to celebrate Halloween during whole month of October (not just on the day) and so for our Sunday family dinners we have Halloween themed menus. There's just so many fun ideas out there....we hope you like some of what we've gathered below. Start a new Halloween tradition in your family this year.
