This week on our bi-weekly crafting segment with Alex Worstell on News 15 Today we decided to have a Halloween party in studio and invited Stacey Dempsey from The Frosted Apron to join us.
We demonstrated two fun, easy ideas that you can do with the kids for your Halloween fun this October. Both ideas would be the perfect addition to your Halloween block party, a trunk-or-treat, or fall festival at school.
Stacey showed us how to make these adorable Pumpkin Scarecrow Cupcakes that the kids will absolutely love to make. They were cute and delicious!
They will also enjoy making their own Halloween themed treat bags and will be proud to hand out their creations to friends and neighbors. Check out our post from the Macaroni KID New Iberia page to see our Halloween Treat Bag craft:
Halloween Treat Bags
I got the idea from The Paper Pony and decided to put my own twist on it. Here are the supplies and instructions to make your own Halloween Treat Bags.
Supplies You'll Need:
- Brown or white paper bags
- Paint and brushes
- Markers and crayons
- Construction paper and/or other decorative paper
- Scissors
- Hot glue and/or Elmer's glue
- Stickers, glitter, pom-poms, sequins, macaroni noodles, or other small items
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Decide what you want to create. We did everything from a haunted house to a bubblegum machine. You can draw directly on your bags, use stickers, or glue images to them. You can also add a company logo to your bags like Stacey did for The Frosted Apron.
If you are going to draw anything on the bag, its probably best to draw in pencil and then go back and trace over with a marker. You can also paint the front of the bags. I would just recommend to let everything dry before you go to the next step.
For even more pizazz on your treat bags, cut out different shapes from construction paper to create windows, balloons, faces, or other decorations to add to your bags. Use small craft items like pom-poms or sequins to make your bag stand out.
 Crafting with Alex Worstell and Stacey Dempsey on News 15 Today October 18, 2023 Image by Mia Barletto |
The kids can make a Halloween town of paper bags, draw their favorite cartoon character, make pumpkins, or create a simple fall image. There really is no wrong way to make these treat bags. Watch our clip from the segment below:
We always have so much fun with these guys!
I will be back in the studio for more easy and inexpensive kid's crafts on News 15 Today with Alex Worstell next month. Join us Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am for our next segment as we move into the holiday season!
You can also catch the live stream of News 15 Today online. Or, catch up on our past crafting segments with Alex on News 15 Today on their You Tube Channel.
Happy Crafting Acadiana! |
