Your Treat Bag Three Ways

Autumn is here, which means it’s the perfect time to create your Halloween treat bag! Join us in a crafting adventure where we'll explore the art of decorating canvas treat bags with potato prints, eraser prints and found object prints, making your autumn treats truly special. With just a dash of imagination and a sprinkle of ingenuity, you can transform plain canvas bags into personalized, nature-inspired masterpieces that capture the essence of this enchanting season. So, gather your supplies, head outdoors to discover nature's treasures, and let's embark on a crafting journey that celebrates the beauty of autumn in every detail.

 

1. Found Objects Print

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Found Objects Printed Treat Bag:

• Leaves, plants, etc 
• Paint or printing ink 
• Paint brush 
• Canvas bag or paper

Create your Found Objects Printed Treat Bag:

Step 1:

Go on an adventure outside and collect your favorite leaves that have fallen.

Step 2:

Use a paintbrush to brush a thin layer of paint on the bottom side of the leaf (too much paint will cause a misprint).

Step 3:

Practice printing on paper first, and then when ready, print on your canvas bag.

 

Step 4:

TIP: When printing, press firmly on the leaf straight down to get a clean print, moving side to side will cause the leaf imprint to smear. 

 

Step 5:

Let dry and enjoy your treat bag!

2. Carved Eraser Print

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Eraser Printed Treat Bag:

• School erasers 
• Paint or printing ink 
• Paint brush 
• Linoleum Cutter Tools 
• Canvas bag or paper 
• Pencil or pen

Create your Eraser Printed Treat Bag:

Step 1:

Draw your design on the eraser (a simple design is best) 

Step 2:

Using a Linoleum Cutter Tool, slowly begin carving around your design, leaving the area you want to be printed.

Step 3:

Use a paintbrush to brush a thin layer of paint on the eraser (too much paint will cause a misprint).

 

Step 4:

Practice printing on paper first, and then when ready, print on your canvas bag. 

 

Step 5:

Let dry and enjoy your treat bag!

3. Potato Print

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Potato Printed Treat Bag:

• Potatoes (any size) 
• Paint or printing ink 
• Paint brush 
• Hobby Knife or Kitchen knife 
• Canvas bag or paper 
• Pencil or pen

Create your Potato Printed Treat Bag:

Step 1:

Cut a potato evenly in half (long or short ways depending on the print you want to carve). Draw your design on the potato. Use a hobby knife to cut around the design to remove excess potato leaving the area you want to be printed.

Step 2:

Use a paintbrush to brush a thin layer of paint on the potato (too much paint will cause a misprint).  Practice printing on paper first, and then when ready, print on your canvas bag.

Step 3:

Let dry and enjoy your treat bag! 

 

We hope your October is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!