Create Spooktacular Halloween Treat Bags with Tim Holtz and Sizzix 2025 Vault Release

Keisha Diann
Aug 2
3 min read

Framed floral collage with vibrant die-cut flowers, "friend" text, and a heartfelt message. Blue and pink background with decor text.

Hello, lovelies! Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween treats with the Trick or Treat and Pumpkin sets from Tim Holtz and Sizzix's Halloween 2025 Vault release. These treat bags are sure to bring smiles with their creepy cuteness!

The Regions Beyond Stamp Set pairs well to create layers of images and sentiments in the background, completing this cute pair which is easy to replicate for a party!

Colorful journal with embossed travel patterns, "Our Great Adventure" text, and a blue ribbon. Surrounding photos and passport create a travel theme. — Definitely ready for some Halloween treating!

Let's take a closer look at the die sets needed for today's project. You can purchase them individually or get the whole bundle, including the new larger-size embossing folders from Simon Says Stamp.

Key Supplies - Halloween Treat Bags

Tim Holtz|Sizzix Thinlits JACK-O-LANTERN & TRICK-OR-TREAT

Tim Holtz|Stampers Anonymous REGIONS BEYOND Stamp Set

Skull, crow, owl statue, and a haunted house create a spooky Halloween scene. Text: "Toxique," "open if you dare," "October 31," "trick or treat."

Tim Holtz|Sizzix Vault HALLOWEEN 2025 I Want It All Bundle

Packaging of Sizzix die sets displayed in a grid. Designs include Halloween themes like a pumpkin, haunted house, and trick-or-treaters.

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HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS - Custom Distress Cardstock, Die-Cutting, Inking, Stamping, Collaging and Splattering

Bag Size: 4" x 5" x 2"

Halloween-themed boxes with "Trick or Treat" text, pumpkin, and colorful silhouettes. Background with spider decoration, candy corn. Festive mood.

GIFT BAGS

Stack of brown paper bags with handles. One bag stands upright beside the stack. Simple and minimalist design with a neutral background.

PROJECT PALETTE

TRICK OR TREATERS BAG - Wilted Violet, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover

Six colorful Distress Ink pads in a grid pattern: purple, red, orange, teal, lime, and yellow on a white grid background.

JACK-O-LANTERN BAG - Forest Moss, Mowed Lawn, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Crackling Campfire

Additional Inks

Distress Ink - Picket Fence and Hickory Smoke
Distress Oxide - Black Soot

PROJECT WALKTHROUGH

DISTRESSING THE BAGS

Remove the bag handles.
Use a Mini Ink Blender to unevenly blend Distress Oxide Black Soot around the bottom and side edges of the bag.
Jack-O-Lantern Bag: Stamp the Haunted House in Distress Ink Hickory Smoke on the left side of the bag, then add the crow in Distress Ink Picket Fence and the sentiment in Distress Oxide Black Soot.
Trick or Treaters Bag: Stamp the skull and crossbones in Distress Ink Hickory Smoke on the right side of the bag, then add the Toxique sign in Distress Ink Picket Fence and the sentiment in Distress Oxide Black Soot.

CREATING THE JACK-O-LANTERN DIE-CUTS

Die-cut the Trick or Treat sentiment out of white cardstock twice. Layer and adhere, rubbing along the bottom edge with a Spiced Marmalade Ink Pad.
Die-cut the bats out of Distress Black Heavystock setting one aside for the other treat bag.
Rub each of the selected Distress Ink pads over white 110lb cardstock.
Once dry, die-cut the layers as shown in the second photo below.
Use Mini Ink Blenders and the same color inks to add shadows and depth to each of the die-cuts.
Adhere the die-cut layers as shown with Craft Glue.

Colorful paper sheets in green, brown, red, orange, and yellow on a black and white grid background.

Five Distress Ink pads and paper pumpkin cutouts on a grid background. Ink colors: green, yellow, orange, red, brown. Halloween crafting.

CREATING THE TRICK OR TREATERS DIE-CUTS

Die-cut the Trick or Treat sentiment out of Distress Black Heavystock twice. Layer and adhere.
Die-cut the children from the Distress Watercolor cardstock and Distress Black Heavystock.
Mist the cardstock with water using the Distess Sprayer.
Gently rub a ink pad over a child in the order shown, allowing the colors to slightly overlap.
Wherever white cardstock is still showing on the die-cut, use a paint brush and a little watered down color from the ink pad too color it in with the appropriate color, as shown with the Wilted Violet below.
Adhere the colored and black die-cut layers as shown with Craft Glue with a slight off-set so the black layer acts as a shadow.

Colorful paper silhouette of people and a cat with an umbrella on a grid background; six Distress Ink pads in varying shades above.

Silhouettes of characters holding umbrellas in rainbow colors and black on a grid background, featuring a cat.

Colorful silhouettes of people and a cat with an umbrella, in rainbow hues, on a grid pattern background.

EMBELLISHING THE BAGS:

Cut four 10" pieces of Seam Binding Ribbon.
Splatter with droplets of Spiced Marmalade Ink from the Reinker.
Scrunch into a ball and let air-dry.
Unfold and stretch when dry to create the bag handles.
Adhere the sentiments and die-cuts as shown to decorate the Treat Bags

Halloween gift bag with a pumpkin face, yellow ribbon, and candy inside. Text: "TRICK OR TREAT" and "Open if you dare." Playful mood.

Brown card with "Trick & Treat" text, colorful silhouettes of figures under an umbrella, and "Toxique" stamp. Candy wrappers surround it.

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Halloween-themed sign with "Trick or Treat" text in white and orange. Black bat detail, yellow ribbon, and speckled brown background.

Orange pumpkin die-cut with googly eyes and a carved smile on a treat bag.

Close-up of a textured, speckled brown bag with "Open if you dare" text. Features an orange and black pumpkin design, creating a spooky vibe.

TRICK OR TREATERS

Colorful silhouettes on brown paper with "TOXIQUE" text in white. Yellow ribbon and white splatters add texture. Creative and vibrant.

Two colorful cartoon figures, one orange with googly eyes and one green, stand against a speckled brown background. Orange holds an umbrella.

Halloween-themed decorations on brown paper, featuring black bats, a green trick or treater, and orange accents. Gold candy wrapper visible. Speckled with white dots.

Last Look!

Halloween-themed bags with colorful silhouettes and pumpkin design, set against a spider and candy background. Text: Trick or Treat. — Who's getting a sweet crafty treat this Halloween?

Thanks for sticking with me if you made it here. Hopefully this inspires a little Halloween crafting, or at least some Halloween Candy-eating!!!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope this was helpful. Leave me a comment with your thoughts please. It really does make my day and I am always happy to take any questions.

See you soon!

SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All new release dies used today were part of my maker package from Sizzix.