Tim Holtz & Simon Says Stamp Sassy, Spooky, & Sweet: DIY Halloween Treat Bags 🎃👻🍬

Keisha Diann
18 hours ago
3 min read

Orange promo poster for The Paper Mint Tim Holtz Simon Says Stamp 2026 Halloween Monster Reunion treat bags with decorated gift bags.

To be honest, for me, Halloween is less about frights and more about the real prize—the candy. But why toss treats into plain paper bags when you can deliver them in sassy, monster-approved style?

Today, we are diving into the ultimate spooktacular collaboration using Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies paired with classic Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous Halloween Stamp Sets! With coordinating dies entering the chat, fussy cutting tiny monster claws and jagged teeth is officially a thing of the past. Grab your favorite Distress Oxide inks and let’s DIY Halloween Treat Bags that look almost too good to devour.

Colorful handmade leaf tags on burlap, with charms reading Do What You Love, Own Your Dreams, and Be You Bravely.

Key Supplies for Monsters Reunion DIY Halloween Treat Bags

Ghoul Squad Product Breakdown 🛍️

Element	Products & Supplies Used
Monster Stamps & Dies	Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous Monster Reunion (CMS381) + SSS Coordinating Dies (381sss)
Plaid Patterned Background	Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous Perfect Plaids (CMS383)
Coloring Medium	Ranger Ink Distress Watercolor Pencils
Background Inks	Ranger Ink Distress Oxide Inks (Various Rainbow Shades)
Finishing Touches	Black & White Baker's Twine, Hole Punch, Scalloped Paper Trim

STAMP SET

COORDINATING DIES

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Ghoulish Treat Bags

Whether you're handing these out to your favorite trick-or-treaters or passing them around the office to bribe your co-workers, these monster-covered bags bring maximum charm with minimum crafting stress.

We'll take 5 simple steps to make these delightful Treat Bags:

Kraft or White Treat Bag Base
Background: Perfect Plaids (CMS383) in Distress Oxides
Main Event: Monster Reunion (CMS381) Colored With Distress Watercolor Pencils & Die-Cut
Sentiment Tag: Snarky Halloween Phrases
Topper: Folded Scalloped Edge + Black & White Twine Bow

Autumn leaf craft tags on linen with Distress Ink; charms read Shine Like the Stars, Do What You Love, and Own Your Dreams.

PROJECT PALETTE

Distress Watercolor Pencils

Assorted Ranger Distress Ink pads on a yellow tray over a grid mat, with red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple labels.

CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Step-by-Step Spooky Bag Magic 🎨

To create a whole rainbow of colorful ghoul gang treat bags, we kept the background clean, classic, and patterned before dropping our monster crew right up front.

Stamp the Plaid Background: Using the Perfect Plaids Stamp Set (CMS383), stamp the front panel of white paper treat bags using your favorite vibrant Distress Oxide colors (think lime green, bright orange, soft lavender, and powdery blue).
Bring the Monsters to Life: Stamp the iconic ghouls, mummies, and brides from the Monster Reunion Stamp Set (CMS381). Color them in using Distress Watercolor Pencils—they yield that perfect gritty, vintage-inspired textured shading with effortless blending.
No-Fussy-Cutting Die Relief: Pop your colored monsters through your die-cutting machine using the matching Monster Reunion Coordinating Dies (381sss by Simon Says Stamp) for perfectly crisp white borders around every single tentacle, bone, and bride hairpiece.
Fold, Hole Punch, and Tie: Fold over the top edge of each bag, punch two crisp holes through the folded lip, and tie it shut with a classic black-and-white baker's twine bow for that finished bakery-pocket look.
Serve Up the Snark: Add a tiny stamped snarky phrase strip under your monster to set the sassy mood, like "foolish mortals," "i don't bite... usually," or "someone say candy?"

STAMP & COLOR

Colorful watercolor leaf stickers scattered on a gray grid cutting mat, with no people and a calm craft-table scene.

MIST WITH SPRAY STAIN FOR AN ANTIQUED LOOK

Colorful leaf cutouts surround a Distress Spray Stain bottle on a speckled craft box, evoking an autumn collage.

FOLDING & SECURING WITH A BAKER'S TWINE BOW

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

LAST LOOK

Colorful handmade leaf tags on burlap and lace, with messages like Shine Like the Stars, Just One Life, Choose Happy, and Free to Fly.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Now over to you: Which ghoul from the Monster Reunion set is driving your Halloween crafting vibes this year? Drop your favorite monster in the comments below! 👇👻

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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 stamps used today were part of my maker package from Simon Says Stamp. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.