Handmade Halloween Owl Treat Bags and Favors

September 6, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team Kitty

Owls have been a huge trend in the crafting world, for the last several years.  And, this year is no expectation!  When shopping for craft supplies for this coming Halloween it seemed that there were more owl decorations than black cats.  We love that owls are still in full force and leaving their mark on the crafting world.  Really, who doesn’t love owls!

Learn how to make handmade owl treat bags and party favors perfect for Halloween or a fall event.

Materials Needed:

 

Instructions:

1. Begin by gathering the supplies you will need to create the these fun handmade Halloween owl treat bags and favors.

Owl Treat Bags and Favors

 

2. Using the die cuts cut out the pieces you will need to assemble the owl.  Below is an example of favor that would be perfect for fall or even a baby shower.

Example

Perfect for fall or baby shower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Once the cardstock is cut begin to assemble the owl’s face.  Use double-sided tape to hold it together.

Owl Treat Bags and Favors

 

4. Next, cut the grosgrain to form the bow.  Cut the ribbon about 5.5″ long.

Halloween Treat Bags and Favors

 

5. Fold the ribbon in half to make a crease mark.  At the crease mark fold the ends of the ribbon in and hold it in place with double-sided tape.  Optional use your Mini Bowdabra Bow Maker to create a bow tie.  Here is a tutorial on how to make a simple bow tie.

Halloween Treat Bags and Favors

 

6. Cut another piece of ribbon for your finishing ribbon.  First attach the ribbon to the double-sided tape.

Halloween Treat Bags and Favors

 

7. Fold the ribbon around and attach the other end to the back side.

Halloween Owl Treat Bags and Favors

 

8. Use double-sided tape to attach the bow to the owl favor.

Halloween Treat Bags and Favors

 

9. Fill a treat bag with candy and then attach the owl head.

Halloween Treat Bags and Favors

 

9. Young and old will enjoy these handmade Halloween Owl treat bags.

Halloween Owl Treat Bags

 

10. Make several treat bags to give as party favors or even to hand out to trick-or-treaters!

Halloween Owl Treat Bags and Favors

Halloween Owl Treat Bag Party Favors

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8 Responses to Handmade Halloween Owl Treat Bags and Favors

  1. Kathryn Griffin on September 7, 2012 at 11:42 am

    That is sooo cute! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from One Creative Weekend. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-13.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

  2. heather kaluf on September 10, 2012 at 10:05 am

    LOVE these treat bags! Thanks so much for coming to our Sunday RoundUp and linking up.
    xoxo
    Heather

  3. Rita on September 10, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Soo cute! thanks for sharing and for the tutorial.

  4. Amy on September 10, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    What a cute idea!!! I am so into owls right now!

  5. Dottie on September 10, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Super creative! Would love if you’d join our Countdown to Fall link party again! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_10_archive.html

  6. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes on September 13, 2012 at 9:04 am

    What a great idea for Fall! I am hosting an “It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party” …. I would like to invite you to share this project, and other Fall related projects/recipes, you may have. All links will be pinned to a board dedicated to the party. You can find the party at Love Bakes Good Cakes, Hope to see you there!

  7. Crystal on September 13, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Love these! I’m featuring you on my facebook page. Thanks for linking them up in The Mommy Club!

  8. K @ Claiming Our Space on September 17, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    What cute bags! I love the scary owls. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow.

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