Sep 22, 2013

Halloween Ghost - Party Favor Treat Gift Box



My favorite party favor of all time is this shape because it's quick & easy to make, has an unusual surface area for design, and holds a surprising amount of treats.


4 ghosts fill up a sheet of 8.5x11 inch paper efficiently, so there's very little waste. Remember to print "Fit to Page" so it maximizes the printing area.

Watch my updated video tutorial or read the assembly instructions below.






1) You will need also need scissors, 1/8" hole punch, double-sided tape, and about 6 inches of 1/8" width ribbon.

2) Flip over the ghost. Place double-sided tape along the left edge and along the top right as shown by the arrows. Remove a small portion of the wax along the left and fold it down (do not remove all the wax yet).

3) Keeping your fingers on the waxed portion, roll the ghost into a tube, overlapping the gray diagonal lines. When it's aligned and straight, press the exposed adhesive. Gently pull more wax off, then press to adhere. Repeat until you have a completed tube.

4) Remove all the wax from the end of the tube.


5) Guided by the small gray line, pinch the top end closed.

6) Guided by the two small gray lines at the bottom end, pinch closed, then fold the end over toward the back. Unfold and fill with treats.

7) Punch a hole in the bottom middle. Fold your ribbon in half and thread it through partway. Take the ribbon ends and thread it through the folded ribbon, then pull until taut.

8) You're ready for a boo-tyful night of tricks and treats!






If you'd like to make your own for a wedding or other occasion, I have a template and examples in a previous DIY post: http://paperzen.blogspot.ca/2011/01/diy-party-favor.html

If you enjoyed making this pattern and would like to make more, I have 4 more patterns (witch, mummy, candy corn, and frankenstein) in my shop.



67 comments:

  1. Oh I LOVE these, simple and easy and Quick! And SO Cute! Can use regular weight paper too. I won't feel so bad when they get torn.

    Thanks, I'm going over to your shop to get these.

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  2. Love these, so Cute, simple and quick. I also like that they can be printed on regular paper or heavier if wanted. This way I won't feel so bad when they are torn up. I bought the sheet from your store. I also have your coffins, Great! Even bought the Bride and Groom which I'm sprucing up for Halloween, Groom will have a red or black satin ribbon lapel with a tiny bat and the bride is out of spider print paper and I'll use a spider ring to close instead of a ribbon. Pumpkins and Spiders and Ghouls OH MY!

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    1. Gee Mary, do you have any idea how you've made me walk on air today? Thank you so much!

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    2. OOOO thanks for sharing this.... I just found you
      sontragem2@btinternet.com hope you still have these xx

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    3. Hi Vera, the ghost pattern is off to you now! Have a spooky time!
      Cecelia

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  3. These are so cute! I'd love to have them! You files are wonderful. I bought the cake file a few weeks ago and it turned out great!

    TFS!
    Lisa
    lostnthtATgmailDOTcom

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  4. Hi,
    Can I have the PDF download link, please. Want to get ready for halloween

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    1. Hi YY, thanks for finding my post. I will send you an email with the link if you tell me your email address please? - Cecelia

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    2. Hi! I loved this idea for the little ones as it is really easy to put together, May i have the file pls. I love when Jin invites her friends over for play dates! Thanks
      ara92733@yahoo.com.mx

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    3. LOL! I thoroughly enjoyed my date with Jin and have been thrilled with meeting all her wonderful friends. I've just sent it to you now and hope the little ones enjoy themselves as much as you do!

      Cecelia

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  5. Super cute, would love to make these for youngest class..All your files are so Fabulous ! You such an inspiration!!

    Best regards,
    Ursula
    ursula@meowdesigns.co.za

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Ursula! I'd love to see them enjoy the pattern. I'll send it over now. - Cecelia

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  6. Glad I found your blog. Awesome creations.
    Love to be able to make these cute Halloween candy favors.
    Bobbi Iseri
    GRAMMIZ_1@YAHOO.COM

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    1. Hi Bobbi, thanks for your wonderful words. I've sent you an email now. Let me know if you have any questions! - Cecelia

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  7. I am so happy that I found your site. Your creations are awesome. I would love to make these cute Halloween favors.
    Bobbi
    GRAMMIZ_1@YAHOO.COM

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  8. Such darling faces on such a great file! I know of a few "witches" and "devils" that would love to receive these (myself included)! Thanks

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    1. Hi katgod75, thanks for your wonderful comment. I'd love to email the pattern to you. Can you supply your email address please? Thanks! - Cecelia

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  9. Enjoyed reading about you on Jin's blog... will now be following you, too! Love your designs and will be trying to decide which ones I "have to have"... Thanks! P.S. I love all of your Halloween treat containers! Please send me the ghost to: gdtwin1@yahoo.com. I will definitely be ordering more of them!!

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    1. Hi gdtwin1, thanks for visiting my blog! I've just sent an email to you. Let me know if you have any other questions! Cecelia

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  10. Would love to have this adorable face! Thanks for your willingness to share!

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  11. Would love to have these!! Forgot to leave my contact info on earlier post!

    Linda V
    lvanorio97@gmail.com

    Thank you so much!! Off to your shop now!

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    1. Hi Linda, thanks so much for your wonderful comments and visiting my store. I've just sent the file to your email. Happy crafting! - Cecelia

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  12. Hi,
    Can I have the PDF download link, please?
    Thank you so much
    Rita

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    1. Hi Rita, yes I'll send it to you if you can supply your email? Thanks!

      Cecelia

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  13. Hi, I'd love to have some fun with your ghosts, could you please email me the file. This is something I could do with my girls, simple yet it looks fabulous :-)
    I've been following Jin and now I'll have to follow you too! My email is kareenspam@yahoo.com.
    Thanks and happy crafting.

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    1. Hi Kareen, {blush} thank you so much! I'm really beyond amazed at Jin's kindness and all her wonderful readers! :D

      I've just emailed you the file. I hope your girls love it!

      Cecelia

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  14. love these thank you
    roseerdmann@msn.com

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    1. Hi Rosella, I just emailed it off. Happy crafting to you! :D
      Cecelia

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  15. Just found your blog, thanks to Jin. Your projects are awesome. I love the animal boxes Jin played with so much, I purchased some. These little ghosties are so cute they are ideal for halloween treats. I shall look forward to following your blog for more awesome projects!

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    1. Hi Carole, {blush} thank you!!! I have just emailed to file to you. I'm thrilled to have another reader, thank you! :D
      Cecelia

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  16. Hi, I found your blog from Jin's. I love your designs, they're so fun! I'd love to receive the ghost treat file. It looks perfect for my son's classmates.
    Thanks so much!
    helen_strub@yahoo.com

    Helen

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    1. Hi Helen, thanks so much for visiting here! I'm sure they'll love making these. I've just sent off the file to you now. Happy haunting! :D
      Cecelia

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  17. thanks to Jin I found your blog, amazing work, so inspiring!

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  18. Hi Tina, thanks so much for your kind words! I've been so overwhelmed by Jin's readers' responses so far! :D If you leave me your email, I will gladly send you the free ghost pattern to make!
    Cecelia

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  19. What a nice project! I'd love to receive it by email. Thank you so much for sharing!
    Sophie

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    1. Hi Sophie, thanks! I'd love to send it to you if you can leave your email address?
      Cecelia

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  20. I really would like to try this.Please do send link to pattern

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    1. Hi deedee, please supply your email address so I can send it to you. Thanks!
      Cecelia

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  21. Can't wait to use this in my classroom.
    patmiz@aol.com

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    1. Hi Patrice, I look forward to hearing how your class enjoyed them! Have fun :D
      Cecelia

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  22. Oh these are adorable!! I'm coming from Jin's blog, and I would love the PDF~ I've also been to your ETSY and spent some money there!! Now following your blog!! Thanks it's awesome!
    kdalton@coastalbiomed.com

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    1. Hi Kimbo, welcome and thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm on 7th heaven!
      Cecelia

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  23. Hey there!

    These are really really cute! Can I have the PDF file of the template please?

    ongsueling@hotmail.com

    Cheers,
    Sue.

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    1. Hi Sue, thanks! It's on its way to you. Have fun!
      Cecelia

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  24. You are the most amazing "CREATOR" among very few amazing creators in the crafting arena (in my mind anyway)! I would love to have you email me the PDF file for these please? mzzellen@celloinabox.com I AM A FOLLOWER!

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    1. You are simply the sweetest and I'm grinning from ear to ear! Thank you SO much :D I've just sent it to you. Have fun!

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  25. Hi paper zen, I would love the ghost crimp pattern
    thanks, and keep creating...
    julialensi@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi Julia, thanks so much! The file is on its way :D
      Cecelia

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  26. Hi,
    These are so adorably cute!
    May I please have the template for these?
    kekuaaokalani1@hotmail.com

    Thanks you!

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    1. Thanks Lala! I just sent you the file. Happy haunting!

      Cecelia

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  27. Hi! These are absolutely adorable! Would love the pattern. nylkariveralopez@yahoo.com

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  28. This is so cute!
    bon-12345@hotmail.com

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  30. Hi my Name is Arie...Awesome project!!!
    Hum4n_T0rch[at]yahoo.com

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  31. Wow, this incredible. I would like to have the template, thanks

    mari.almaros@hotmail.com

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    1. Thanks Mariangel! You'll have lots of time to make them for Halloween :D

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  32. Hi! Am I too late to get in on the template for the ghost? I think its so cute! My email is Poole22usa@aol.com

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    1. Hi Pamela, you're not too late - you're super early! I've just sent it off to you now (sorry it took so long, was out of town).

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  33. Hi there! Please send me the pattern! (p.dungo@mediaworld.ae) Thank you <3

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  34. Hi, thank you in advance for the download link! I would really like to print your cute ghosts..

    Verena - braghibraghi[at]hotmail.com

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    1. Hi Verena, I sent the file off to you a few days ago - hope it worked out well for you!

      Cecelia

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  35. Hi Cecelia !

    Thank you so much for sharing these cute ghosts !! My boys will love them I'm sure.
    Would you be kind and send me your patterns?
    Thank you so much and have a nice halloween party !
    Agathe

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  36. Forgot my email address : agathebehringer@gmail.com

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  37. Mary ~ Is it to late for the Ghost PDF file? I'd love to make some!!

    Laura

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    1. Hi Laura, not too late at all! You can download the free ghost pattern here:
      https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Bnjd_5QWMMUktyQU1kWi1YbWc

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  38. Cecelia, OOPS! I'm sorry for calling you Mary. I think I was so excited to see your cute Ghost candy favors, that I lost track of who you were!!

    My Apologies, Larua

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    1. hahahhaa I completely understand Laura!

      You can download the free ghost pattern here:
      https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Bnjd_5QWMMUktyQU1kWi1YbWc

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