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10 Crafty Halloween Candy Ideas to Make Your House the Coolest on the Block

ParentingPublished Sep 26, 2014
By Jodi Meltzer
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Halloween is almost here! It's candy galore at every store so you can get started on your OMG-how-does-she-do-it Halloween candy giveaways for trick or treaters.

It's either thinking of the candy surge that way or the other way (how much of it we will actually consume by the end of the month?). Yup ... we prefer the cool candy crafts angle, too.

If you want to deliver some seriously spooky, out-of-the-box Halloween treats that the kids will go gaga for, we've got 10 delicious ideas coming your way. All you have to do is try to save some candy for the trick or treaters during the creative process. You can do it!

What's your favorite candy giveaway on Halloween? Would your kids like #8?

Image via Frugalicious Chick; © iStock.com/NWphotoguy

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Mini Candy Bar Mummies
The Scrap Shoppe

Mini Candy Bar Mummies

You can easily turn mini chocolate bars into a spooky surprise for your trick-or-treaters with some white crepe paper, inks, and glue! This tutorial from The Scrap Shoppe will show you the way.

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Candy Skeletons
Yellow Pear

Candy Skeletons

Yellow Pear makes candy skeletons laid to rest in brownie graves. Sounds morbid and delicious at the same time! This low-cost treat is easy to prepare, and will be devoured at any Halloween gathering.

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Candy Wraps
Kiki & Company

Candy Wraps

Kiki & Company offers free Halloween candy wrap printables that will give your store-bought treats a ghoulish twist this year. All you have to do is print, wrap with cellophane, and tie ... you're good to go!

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Candy Corn Treats
I Am Mama Hear Me Roar

Candy Corn Treats

Okay, these treats may be too ambitious to hand out to trick-or-treaters (unless you're seriously supermom), but they are so cute we had to share. You cut out some Halloween shapes, sew up the sides, fill with candy corn, and add googly eyes for extra personaility. A perfect classroom treat!

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Halloween Munch
The Scrap Shoppe

Halloween Munch

Michele over at The Scrap Shoppe has a great idea for your neighbors or co-workers on Halloween. Her delicious Halloween Munch is simple to prepare (you just need a run to the grocery store for ingredients) ... and will be a welcome surprise for your grown up (exhausted) trick-or-treaters!

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Rice Krispies Surprise Pumpkin Treats
Desert Chica

Rice Krispies Surprise Pumpkin Treats

Kids and Rice Krispy treats ... it's a love affair that will never end. So why not take a proven crowd favorite and jazz it up for Halloween? Head on over to Desert Chica to find out how to make Rice Krispies Surprise Pumpkin Treats

More From The Stir: 15 Adorable Toddler Halloween Costumes That Even Non-Crafty Moms Can Make

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Candy Popcorn on the Cob
Martha Stewart

Candy Popcorn on the Cob

Of course Martha Stewart always has great ideas for Halloween treats, but this one could be our favorite (today anyway!). Candy Popcorn on the Cob works well for Halloween ... and would be a welcome addition at your Thanksgiving feast, too. Visit Martha Stewart for a how-to video.

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Ghost, Pumpkin, and Spider Blowpops
Frugalicious Chick

Ghost, Pumpkin, and Spider Blowpops

Millie at the Frugalicious Chick has managed to take trash bags, blowpops, and pipe cleaners and turn them into seriously cute Halloween treats! So easy and inexpensive.

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Candy Wrapper Printables
Chickabug

Candy Wrapper Printables

Chickabug has the cutest Halloween candy wrapper printables -- for free. All you have to do is sign up for her newsletter and they're yours! It's a simple way to make your candy bars much more festive.

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Jack O' Lantern Men
Frugalicious Chick

Jack O' Lantern Men

Pumpkin paper faces, M&M's, and chocolate balls are transformed into Jack O' Lantern men ... and they look like they can dance, too! Such a cute idea from Frugalicious Chick.

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