Free Craft Activity: Halloween Treat Box
Say “boo!”. Celebrate Halloween with this easy-to-make treat box. Simply download the free template, follow our easy instructions, and prepare to collect all the treats...
“We've made a cute Halloween Treat Box that matches this year’s collection. It's perfect for holding small cookies, a cupcake or candy to treat friends. Alternatively, you could keep it for yourself and use it as a lantern decoration, just add a battery powered tea light to illuminate it.”
The Meri Meri Design Team
You Will Need:
Lightweight card
Scissors or Craft knife (adult use only)
Glue stick
Hole punch
Ribbon or string
Orange tissue paper and battery powered tea light (optional)
How to Make:
Step 1:
Print out the two box templates onto lightweight card or mount the printed paper onto card.
Step 2:
Cut out along the solid lines.
Step 3:
Score and fold along the dashed lines. The dashed lines for the roof sides fold in.
Step 4:
Carefully cut out the windows with scissors (or ask an adult to use a craft knife for this bit). Alternatively, cut out one large window and make a window frame by cutting out and sticking two thin pieces of card on the inside of the box.
Step 5:
Glue the two side tabs to join the box together. Then secure the base tabs with glue.
Step 6:
Fill your box with some delicious homemade Halloween cookies or sweet treats. Or cut out and score the separate base for a Halloween cupcake.
Step 7:
Punch holes at the top and tie with ribbon or string. You can cut out and add the ghost peeping out of the window.
Step 8:
Finish off with a bat gift tag which can be gently scored and creased to give a 3D effect.
Turn your treat box into a Halloween lantern by putting a battery-powered tea light inside! (Try orange tissue paper inside to create a glowing effect).
Watch the video tutorial below: