Looking for a fun Halloween treat bag idea for kids? These DIY Frankenstein Halloween treat bags are an easy way to turn a small bag of candy into a creative Halloween handout. Each treat bag features a fun Frankenstein-inspired “bolts” printable that can be filled with candy or another small Halloween treat.
These Frankenstein bolts are part of my Halloween handout series, which was created for kids to share with friends, classmates, neighbours, or at a Halloween party. The printable tags are easy to assemble, and you can make them using either a regular printer and paper trimmer or a Cricut cutting machine.
In the Frankenstein Bolts, we are using black licorice nibs. If you don’t like black licorice, you can use red licorice or choose your own suitable candy that resembles bolts.
Why You’ll Love These Frankenstein Bolts Halloween Treat Bags
- Easy Halloween craft
- Great for kids and classroom treats
- Uses inexpensive supplies
- Includes a free printable
- Can be made with a regular printer
- Can also be made with a Cricut
- Easy to customize with different candy
- Great for Halloween parties and handouts
Supplies List
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- Cardstock. 8 1/2 by 11
- Black Twizzler licorice nibs
- stapler
- Small zipper bags
- paper trimmer
Using a cutting machine? – See project instructions and get the print-and-cut download at the bottom of this page.
How to make the Frankenstein Bolts Halloween Handout
- Send the printable to an inkjet printer and print.
- Using a paper trimmer, cut the printed tags into 6 equally sized tags
- Have the person handing out the Frankenstein Bolts and Halloween handouts write their name on the back in the “FROM” spot. This is a great opportunity for kids to practice writing their names.
- Fold Frankenstein Bolts tags in half and set them aside.
- Fill the treat bags with licorice and seal the bags.
- Staple the tag to the top of the bag
Additional Supplies for cutting machine users.
In addition to the supplies listed above, you will need:
Instructions for the Cricut cutting machine
- Download the free print and cut file above.
- Upload the file into Design Space, choose Print and Cut in the menu after uploading, and load it into Cricut Design Space.
- Resize the design to the size you desire. It looks best if you choose the size that is the width of the top of your zipper bag. I used a 3.5-inch by 4-inch zipper bag, so my tags were 4″ by 4″. Remember, you can unlock the design on the canvas to accommodate your bags.
- When you have the desired size, re-lock the lock and duplicate. When using the Print and Cut on the Cricut, you will likely only get 2 tags per 8.5″ by 11″ piece of cardstock. This is because Cricut prints a registration box around the designs. Do not cut this box off. This is what your Cricut will use to orient itself on where to cut your design.
**If you are using a Cricut, you can add a “score line.” Just be sure to center it on the tag and then attach it to your design before you make it.
5. Select “Make“
6. Once you have printed your design and cut your design in your cutting machine, lift your design from the mat. We use the Cricut spatula tool for lifting the tag. This thin spatula will keep your tag nice and flat while removing it from the sticky mat.
7. Sign the “From” part of the tag before stapling.
8. Fold tags in half and staple to the top of the zipper bag.
9 – Start handing out your Frankenstein Bolts Halloween Handouts
Fill a bowl with our fun Halloween handouts and grab and go!
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