Hey, craft friends! I’m excited to share a few easy Halloween treat ideas using new tools from We R Memory Keepers. These products make it simple to create gift bags and candy treat boxes in just a few steps, perfect for classroom treats, party favors, or a quick handmade touch for friends and family.
I’ve been working with Lifestyle Crafts for over a year and a half and have always admired their dies. I was thrilled when they merged with We R Memory Keepers, a brand I already use and love. Recently I received several of their new punch boards and chevron washi tapes to try, and they’ve quickly become favorites for crafting quick, professional-looking treat packaging.
The new punch boards work just like the popular envelope punch board concept: the board has clear printed instructions, alignment guides, and a two-sided punch accompanied by a bone folder for crisp folds. With these tools, you can make a variety of boxes and bags in many sizes without a die-cutting machine or a complicated setup.
The candy box punch board is especially charming. It cuts and shapes paper into the classic candy silhouette that’s ideal for small treats. I made several boxes in different sizes; the tiny version is my favorite for handing out single candies at school events. They feel festive and handmade, yet clean and professional.
Making these boxes is straightforward. Trim your paper to the recommended size, align it with the printed guides and diamond shape, punch one side, then flip and repeat. The built-in folding guides make assembly fast, and the bone folder ensures crisp edges so your boxes hold their shape well.
The gift bag punch board produces a neat small bag in minutes. Measure and cut your paper to the size you prefer, follow the printed steps to punch and fold, then glue the seams. In under five minutes you’ll have a sturdy little bag ready for treats or small gifts—no machine required, no computer setup, no fuss.
Both boards include features to finish your projects neatly: the back of the punch doubles as a hole punch so you can thread ribbon or twine through the bag handles, while the candy box punch embosses a scalloped edge for a decorative finish. These thoughtful details save time and make each item look polished.
We R Memory Keepers also introduced chevron washi tape in several colorways. I’m impressed by the pattern, adhesive quality, and versatility. Chevron washi works beautifully on scrapbook pages, cards, tags, and small treat bags. I paired the black-and-white chevron with a favorite mini pocket die to make little candy holders—simple to decorate, easy to personalize with twine or a small tag.
One of the best advantages of these boards and tapes is their holiday versatility. They’re perfect for Halloween, but you can also use them for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and any time you want handmade packaging without a lot of hassle. Change your paper, colors, or embellishments to suit any theme and scale the sizes to match your needs.
If you enjoyed these ideas, try experimenting with different cardstock weights, patterned papers, and washi tape combinations to create unique looks for every occasion.
