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{Paper Smooches} Halloween Treat Bags with Removable Bookmarks + Video + GIVEAWAY!

Today, I’m sharing a Halloween treat bag idea with removable bookmarks. As I mentioned in a previous post, my son likes to have a different bookmark for each genre of book he reads. I thought this would be a fun gift for some of his close friends. If I get around to it, perhaps I’ll make one for each of his classmates.

I used the Deco Bag die for the treat bag, along with papers cut from Authentique’s Spirited and My Mind’s Eye Frightful 6×6 paper pads.

I love that you can see both sides of the patterned paper when using the Deco Bag die! This die is big enough to hold a gift card, photo or small candy bar so it’s extremely versatile.

I used the smallest of the Bookmarks dies on the backs of the die cut images. I used the witch from Halloweenies (Halloweenies dies), the pumpkin, stem, leaf and spider from Halloween Icons, stitched lines from Stitched; and jar from Crystal Clear (Crystal Clear 1 and 2 dies).

Depending on the size of the treat you include in the bag, you can either hang the bookmarks on the front of the Deco Bag or the back of it. Hanging them in the front will display them prominently, whereas hanging them on the back will create a cute peek-a-boo effect.
My son loved these so much, especially the jar with the spiders. He immediately put it to use in his current book, Geronimo Stilton: The Hunt for the Golden Book. It involves a lake monster so the spiders are appropriate. 😉

Even though I just bought him 28 books in the September Scholastic order, he insisted on buying Ultimate Sticker Collection: LEGO Spooky! at the book fair yesterday. He put the witch bookmark in that one. It looks like these bookmarks will get a lot of use!

Giveaway Details


For my birthday giveaway, one lucky winner will receive both the Kitschy Kitchen and Recipe For Success stamp sets. These are fabulous for a variety of occasions as well as for holiday gift-giving.  You can qualify between now and 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in the following ways for a total of five chances to win:
  1. Leave a comment here on my blog.
  2. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.
  3. Leave a comment on YouTube for the corresponding video.
  4. Like my Facebook Page.
  5. Leave a comment for this project on my Facebook Page.

Best of luck to everyone and thanks so much for stopping by!


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111 thoughts on “{Paper Smooches} Halloween Treat Bags with Removable Bookmarks + Video + GIVEAWAY!”

  1. Emily another great idea.. I truly envy your creativity.. and like ive said before your ideas are truly an inspiration.. it never ceases to amaze me how all your cards, goodie bags, bookmarks and etc brings me so many ideas.. thanks.. and definately keep up the awesome job.. I truly appreciate you posting. 🙂

    -melanie

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  4. Happy Birthday, dear!
    I just saw the picture of your awesome project over at bloglovin – I love Halloween – and jumped over. I'm a silent reader, but this project is awesome – the spider jar! How cool is that?
    Thanks for the inspiration
    Jessa

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  8. Another really CUTE project, Emily! I love that it's 2 in 1…the bookmark is so sweet, and will last long after the chocolate bar is eaten…Love the treat bag, too!

    Thanks again for another great video tutorial! I love watching you create!

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  10. Happy Birthday, I am thankful I found your channel on YouTube, I like the way you do your videos, they're so to the point and be a things come out of them. Also when you have a little helper around! Thanks for the chance of winning also!

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  11. So not in real life (had to kill one — MYSELF! — in the bedroom last night) but on a bookmark, I love the jar of spiders! I also like the pumpkin and the witch, though you colour her far better than I did the other day. 😀 And so true — it's great that you get to see both sides of the paper with the deco bags! All in all a super fun project. (I thought you said the bookmarks were for D's friends? :P)

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  24. Such fun little treat bags! I always enjoy your videos and creations! They're always so inspiring! And thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway 🙂

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  27. Happy birthday! Great treat bags with fabulous book marks! It's great that your son loves to read! I have to bribe my kids to read! Lol! Great birthday giveaway! I was just planning on making my kids each a recipe binder with favorite recipes…they love to help me cook!

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  28. Holy cow…these are ALL amazing!!! I love them! Hoping you have an amazing birthday!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    P.S. What an incredible mom to buy your son so many books! And then make bookmarks!

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  37. Such a cute and fun idea!!! I absolutely love them and think they would be great to make for a class!! I need to get those dies bc now I wanna make some lol.

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  38. These bags are adorable! Wish I had trick or treaters to give them to. Our houses are too far apart! Happy Birthday to you! I'm celebrating as well. Mine is 9/29….. So this would be a great surprise for me!!!TFS

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  39. When my nices were small kids they always said :"Happy to you!" – not able to say the whole english birthday-wish.
    So in good old tradition : HAPPY TO YOU EMILY !
    And your bookmarks are gorgeous.

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  40. Wow! I really enjoyed this video! I think the bookmarks and treat bags are going to be perfect for Halloween. Thanks for showing me this project. I have many of the dies so I am excited to get started making some for the 31st. P.S. My son was also a big spender at the Scholastic book fairs and he grew up to be a fabulous reader. I'm sure your bright son will be a lifelong book fan.

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  42. Hi Emily!
    Love your treat bags ideas…this one is so ADORABLE! Thanks for the amazing inspiration and for the chance to win! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

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  44. Love the little bags and this certainly is a great gift for classmates! Your son's teacher must really appreciate you, Emily… of course, I am already a You Tube and Facebook fan =]
    Michele

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  49. HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY Sweet Emily!! =) Mine is today too!! The 26th of September and my son Beckett's was on the 25th of September!! So FUN!! LOVE these little bookmarks and what a NEAT Idea these would be to make for a Book Fair Activity!! Our School does these as Fund Raisers and it would be FUN to have a Station set up to make these for the kiddos as they shop!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  56. I love the idea of making a bookmark for each treat bag. It's always great to encourage young children to read and it is a great reminder of Halloween .

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  68. What a genius idea!! I always love wrapping that turns into a gift itself and those book marks are spooky cute!! 28 books? He must love reading, it would be like Xmas. I haven't heard of that particular Lego book but must keep an eye out as my 7yr old Max is Lego obsessed. Thanks so much for the giveaway, I don't have either of these sets, so they would be very much loved!!

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  74. Super awesome! I loved all the bookmarks/treat bags! Ypur video was fantastic an explained it very well! Thanks for the chance to win and the inspiration! Happy Birthday!
    ~God bless

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  82. Happy Birthday Emily! How sweet of you to do a giveaway to celebrate your special day! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your adorable treat bags…I'm always inspired by your creative projects and I love to watch you color with Copic markers! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

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  84. HAPPY Birthday Emily!!!
    SUPER CUTE treat bags and CLEVER idea to include the removable, BOO-tiful bookmarks 🙂
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION, tutorial and the chance to win too!!!
    PS – I'm already a fan on Facebook and a subscriber to your YouTube channel, heading over to visit now.

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  88. What a cute idea. Bookmarks AND candy. The pumpkin is my favorite. Well done. Already a follower and left a comment on Facebook. Going to leave a comment on youtube, right now. Happy Birthday!

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  94. Happy Birthday to one amazingly talented paper crafter who has a second career op as a salesperson! I am so circling back to pick up a few PS sets I do not yet have in my hot little hands 😉 thank you for the mega-inspiration (again!!!)

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  109. Happy Birthday, Emily! I love these bookmarks! How special for your son's class. I can see lots of possibilities for other holidays here! Neat idea, thank you!

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