31 Halloween Trick or Treat Bags You Can Make With Your Kids

Who says kids can’t trick or treat in style? In the past, my kids have tried to talk us into letting them use an old pillowcase for their loot (so they could rack up no less than twenty-five pounds of candy). Instead of laying down the law and vetoing that idea flat out, I got them excited about the idea of making their own trick or treat bags or containers. There’s a whole host of doable projects out there—some easier than others…and they’re all adorable.

Get these fun Halloween treat bag tutorials in the slideshow.

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DIY Halloween Trick or Treat Bags and Containers

Monster Pumpkin Pail

Take those plain ol' store bought pumpkin pails and turn them into something monstrously adorable!

Photo: The Pinning Mama
Hands-Free Bat Sack

This spooky bat bag goes over-the-shoulder, so your kids' hands are free to carry a flashlight and any costume accessories. Get the tutorial on Momtastic.

Photo: Momtastic/Shauna Younge
Felt Pumpkin or Spider Bag Pattern

This spider and pumpkin felt sewing pattern by Puppetsinabag makes for great table decor or an excellent bag for little trick or treaters. Get the PDF sewing pattern here, $4.08.

Photo: Etsy/Puppetsinabag
Candy Corn Treat Bag

Candy corn may be the most divisive of all sweet treats, but we can all agree that this tote is delicious.

Photo: Wine and Glue
Upcycled Cereal Box Treat Bag

You probably already have everything you need to make this easy trick-or-treat bag!

Photo: Momtastic
Silhouette Tote Bag

There will be no mistaking whose candy is whose when you make this silhouette tote bag. And when you're done, you can frame this pretty creation!

Photo: Uncommon Designs
Ombre Candy Corn Dyed Pillowcase

And if your kids insist on the pillowcase---at least make it a cute pillowcase.

Photo: Everyday Dishes
Glow in the Dark Ghost Tote

Every kid in the history of ever is obsessed with glow in the dark...so this glow-in-the-dark tote is a must have for your trick or treating!

Photo: The Sweetest Occasion
Brown Paper Cats

Add some simple handles to this brown paper cat, and you're ready for an all night candy run!

Photo: The Pink Doormat
Candy Corn Crochet Bag

This candy corn crochet pattern by crochetbycharlene is only $3 and will make you a trick or treat bag that'll last for years.

Photo: Etsy/crochetbycharlene
Classic Jack o Lantern Face Totes

These classic totes will never go out of style. Use 'em for candy---or use 'em as your own mom tote!

Photo: Plaid Crafts
Lego Face Pail

"Lego" my candy! Get it? Your kids are gonna love this bucket!

Photo: Simply Kelly
Brown Paper Bag DIY

You've already been to Starbucks nineteen times this week, so why not make use of those bags? This is a great afternoon craft for the littles.

Photo: Nap Time Creations
Crochet Ninja Turtle Bag

Ninja Turtle fans in your household will flip for this crochet bag. Even after Halloween is long over, your kids will love using this bag to hold their knick knacks all year long. Ninja Turtle Crochet Pattern, $3.99 via BriAbbyHMA on Etsy

Photo: Etsy/BriAbbyHMA
Ice Cream Bucket Bags

And what about those ice cream containers? After you've licked them bone dry, turn them into trick-or-treat buckets. I'm sure your kids won't mind finishing off the rocky road.

Photo: Tiffany Threadgould
Ghost or Pumpkin Bag Pattern

This ghost bag pattern is hardly spooky, and the button eye details are absolutely adorable. Get the instant downloadable sewing pattern by preciouspatterns here for $3.99.

Photo: Etsy/preciouspatterns
Customizable Felt Bags

Have you ever "FELT" like making your own trick-or-treat bag? Welp, here's a cutie that the kids will love!

Photo: Kenarry
Duct Tape Bags

What the duck? Duct tape, that is! These are super easy to make and so customizable. I love the duct tape fringe!

Photo: Fiskars
Painted Tote Bags

When in doubt, paint it out. Little works of art on these tote bags are perfect for those little candy-hungry kiddos.

Photo: Crazy Little Projects
Spider Stencil Bags

Stencil, stencil, toil and trouble...or maybe that's not how it goes. Either way, these are adorable for little treats and big bags. Just stencil and paint the day away!

Photo: Alice & Lois
Painted Paper Bags

Paint a paper bag? Who knew? It'll keep your kids busy and the results will be too too cute.

Photo: Crafts by Amanda
Handprint Ghost Bags

Instead of handprints on your walls, how about these instead? They're way cuter and there's no need to break out the soap and water.

Photo: Happy Go Lucky
Recycled Treat Pails

Go green with these recycled treat pails. The assembly is so smart but so easy.

Photo: Remodelando la Casa
BOO Plastic Pail Transformation

Can you believe there's a plastic pail under there? Such a great transformation and a great use of fabric scraps.

Photo: Design Dining Diapers
Spider Web Treat Bags

Finally, there's an awesome and practical way to use plastic spiders so they don't end up on your floor and scare the crapola out of you in the middle of the night!

Photo: Merriment Design
Jack o' Lantern Sewing Pattern

Nothing beats a traditional jack 'o lantern bucket, and this is an adorable fabric take on those classic cheapo buckets. Get the sewing pattern by BirdifulStitches here for $6.00

Photo: Etsy/BirdifulStitches
Little Printable Treat Bags

These printables are perfect for little treat bags and big treat bags alike. The modern aesthetic is perfect for all you mod mamas!

Photo: Design.Eat.Repeat
No Sew Monster Tote

Even if you can't sew, the design of this bag can easily inspire you to make a monster tote of your own with other supplies!

Photo: Piper's Girls
Foolproof Graphic Bag

This project is clean, simple, and pretty much foolproof. I love the pretty fonts and graphics. Iron them on, and you're good to go.

Photo: Sarah Hearts
Minimalist Pumpkin Pail

Well, this is just downright classy. Halloween has never looked so upscale...and did I mention these are so easy to make?!

Photo: Sugar & Cloth
No-Sew Halloween Doily Bag

No sewing is always a yes in my book, and when it looks this good, it's a must.

Photo: My So Called Crafty Life