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Pumpkin Favor Bags

Submitted by Ruth Schiffmann

Pumpkin treat bags

Hand out the cutest treats on the block by making these quick and easy Jack-O-Lantern candy favor bags that will have trick-or-treaters grinning from ear to costumed ear.

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Items needed:

Orange felt
Black felt
Ribbon
Scissors
Ballpoint pen
Fabric glue or hot glue

Instructions:

Trace a dessert plate or a large bowl to create an 8” circle on orange felt.
Cut out the circle.
Cut 3/8” slits 2 centimeters from the edge and about 2” apart all the way around the circle.
Cut a length of ribbon 13” long.
Thread the ribbon through the slits.
Fill the jack-o-lantern with candy and tie the ribbon in a bow.
Cut out and glue on the eyes, nose and mouth, for neat little Halloween treasures.

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