Sweet & Spooky Kit: Halloween Treat Boxes That Are Freaky Fast and Boo-tifully Easy
- This Chick Loves Paper
- Oct 9
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 22
When Little Man told me he wanted to do something nice for his employees this Halloween, I didn’t need to think twice! I knew the Stampin’ Up!® Sweet & Spooky Kit would be fang-tastic for the job! 🧡
These adorable treat boxes are fun, fast, and freaky fabulous. Perfect for showing appreciation to employees, customers, neighbors, or party guests—they’re the bite-sized version of handmade happiness. Whether you’re crafting with your kids or spreading spooky cheer at the office, this kit proves that treats don’t just belong in the candy aisle. 🍬
Pro Tip: These kits are perfect for both beginner and busy crafters. If you can fold, stick, and smile—you can craft these cuties!
What’s Inside the Sweet & Spooky Kit 🕸️
Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit Halloween Treat Boxes - your shortcut to boo-tiful, handmade gifts without the glue gun meltdown.
Each kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, and pumpkins in a palette of Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Pumpkin Pie, and iridescent shimmer. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for classroom treats, party favors, or surprise candy drops for your coworkers.
Kit Includes:
• Pre-cut printed & iridescent-foil pieces
• Paper clips & pressed wood picks
• Baker’s twine for bows
• Adhesive-backed holographic stars
• Adhesive & step-by-step instructions
Step-by-Step: Crafting Your Sweet & Spooky Kit - Halloween Treat Boxes 👻
Step 1 – Unpack the Magic ✨
The very first thing you’re going to do is unpack your Sweet & Spooky Kit and take a look at all the goodies inside. This kit includes three different treat box designs, a full set of step-by-step instructions, plus embellishments, dimensionals, adhesive, and twine for your bows. There’s a lot of fun packed into this box, and that means a lot of little pieces to work with… so staying organized from the start will make your crafting time a breeze.
What I like to do first is lay everything out and create piles. So basically, all like items are in the same piles.
Step 2 – Follow the Frighteningly Easy Instructions 👻
Once you’ve got everything sorted, open your instruction sheet. You’ll notice it shows Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 together in illustrated graphics. These visuals are extremely handy because they clearly indicate which embellishments match each treat box design.
Now here’s the best part—no dies, no
machines, no punching tools required. All of the embellishments are pre-cut and perforated, so you can literally punch them out with your fingers. I usually grab a few sheets at a time and pop the pieces out together. Most come out easily, so you can move quickly—but just take your time on the more detailed ones so you don’t bend the edges.
As you punch each shape out, I place them right into the piles that match their corresponding box. By the time you’re done, you’ll have everything neatly organized for each treat box—ready for assembly
& decorating.
Step 3 – Assemble & Adorn 🎃
Now that your pieces are punched out and your piles are organized, the real fun begins—assembling! ✂️
Grab your instruction sheet and you’ll notice that Step 1 corresponds with pile one, Step 2 with pile two, and so on. You won’t find worded instructions in these kits—they’re visual! Each step is illustrated with clear photos that show how the box should fold, where to place the embellishments, and how the finished project should look.
The first step, according to the guide, is to assemble the boxes first, then the tags. But since my craft space (a.k.a. the coffee table!) was already full of organized piles, we switched it up a little—and honestly, it worked perfectly.
We started by going through each pile and assembling all the tags first. Once a group of tags was complete, we placed them right back on top of their coordinating pile with the unassembled box. Then we moved on to the next set of tags, and the next, until all three designs were done.
Pro Tip: Don’t worry if you decide to change the order like we did! Whether you build the boxes first or the tags first, the results are the same—adorable treat boxes ready to fill with candy and kindness.
Step 4 – Finishing Touches & Happy Accidents 🎃
After every tag was finished, we circled back and assembled the boxes one by one. Folding along the score lines was super simple, and since the adhesive is already included in the kit, no glue is needed! Once each box was built, we matched the tags back up with their coordinating design pile and adhered them in place.
Now, this next step was totally optional, but it made a big difference for us. The kit is designed so the tags clip on with the little paper clips, but because these treat boxes were being passed out at Little Man’s work, we wanted to make sure the tags stayed attached even after the candy was gone. So we decided to adhere the tags directly to the boxes and then clip the paper clip on top for decoration. That way, when someone opens their box, the tag (and their name!) stays put. It’s a tiny tweak that keeps the presentation neat and personal.
Everything was going smoothly… until I suddenly heard Little Man in full-on panic mode.
“Mom! I messed up!” 😱
He’d realized he’d mixed up a couple of the tags between boxes… and guess what? They looked like they were meant to be that way! 💜
That’s the best part about the Sweet & Spooky Kit Halloween Treat Boxes: you can follow the pictures exactly or mix things up and create your own look. Every piece coordinates perfectly, so even a “mistake” turns into a creative win.
Sweet & Spooky Kit… Complete 💜
And just like that, our spooky little assembly line of treat boxes was complete! Every tag was attached, every box was waiting to be filled! What I love most about the Sweet & Spooky Kit Halloween Treat Boxes is how simple they are to put together — no stress, no mess, just instant Halloween happiness.
This project reminded me that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes, the easiest projects are the ones that bring the most joy… especially when they’re made with someone you love. These boxes were more than just treat holders; they were a fun, creative way for Little Man to say thank you to his team and for us to spend some quality time together.
Pro Tip: The next time you want to make a thoughtful gift, grab a kit! Whether it’s for coworkers, teachers, friends, or trick-or-treaters, there’s nothing sweeter than sharing a little handmade kindness.
Explore More: Kits That Keep on Giving 🎁
If you loved how easy and fun the Sweet & Spooky Kit Halloween Treat Boxes were, don’t stop here! The Stampin’ Up!® Kit Collection has options for every occasion—birthday, thank-you, holiday, get-well, and more.
They make fabulous gifts for experienced crafters who love to personalize, or beginners who’ve never made a card before. Every kit includes pre-cut supplies, adhesive, and step-by-step instructions. It’s like crafting confidence in a box!
Pro Tip: Keep a few extra kits on hand—they’re perfect for last-minute gifts, teacher appreciation, or spontaneous craft nights.
Final Thoughts: Crafting Gratitude Together 💖
If you’ve been around for a while, you might remember when Little Man first asked me to make thank-you cards for his team… the ones with the hamburgers and fries that said “You’re Flippin’ Awesome!” 🍔🍟
That same thoughtful spirit showed up again this Halloween. Still the youngest manager, still learning, still leading with heart. He wanted to thank his employees again… but this time, with treat boxes instead of cards.
We spent the afternoon crafting, laughing, and stuffing candy like pros. And honestly? That’s what this whole crafting journey is about. It’s not just paper and glue, it’s connection, creativity, and kindness wrapped in cardstock.
Keep crafting kindness, one sweet surprise at a time..
April – This Chick Loves Paper
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Join This Chick Loves Paper and create adorable Halloween treat boxes with the Stampin’ Up!® Sweet & Spooky Kit! These boo-tiful boxes are perfect for employee appreciation gifts, classroom treats, or party favors. Quick, easy, and freaky fun for all crafters who love handmade magic. 🎃
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