Whether you’re handing out candy to trick-or-treaters or heading out in costume to celebrate, Halloween is a fun and festive fall night. If you do have plans on Halloween night, chances are you’ll still want to set out a bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters.
Setting out a large bowl of sugary candy without instructions can be a recipe for disaster. It’s a good idea to have a clear sign indicating that kids should take only one or two pieces to ensure everyone gets a piece of candy. A DIY Halloween sign tells kids “Please take one” (or two) while adding a decorative touch to your front porch.
With just a few supplies and a little creativity, you can make a cute, budget-friendly DIY Halloween porch sign that’s easy to reuse year after year.
Why Make Your Own DIY Halloween Sign?
There are plenty of store-bought signs out there, but creating your own is a fun family activity to kick off Halloween celebrations. Here are some reasons to consider planning a Halloween candy sign DIY activity this year:
- Save money – Crafting your own porch sign is much cheaper than buying pre-made décor every year.
- Personalize it – Personalizing your family’s sign allows you to make it as fun and unique as you want!
- Reuse it – Reuse the same design year after year, or update it whenever you’d like.
- Have fun – Crafting Halloween decorations is a fun way to get your family involved in the holiday excitement!
Supplies You’ll Need
You can find everything you need to create a DIY trick-or-treat sign for your candy bowl at a local craft or box store. Some of these items, you might even already have at home! Here is a supply list to get you started:
- Cardstock, construction paper, or a wooden board
- Markers, pens, or paint
- A custom rubber stamp
- An ink pad
- Halloween stickers or stencils
DIY Trick-or-Treat Sign Ideas
Whether you opt for the classic route or prefer something more unique, we can help you design a stamp that reflects your personality. Here are a few easy sign designs you can make for your Halloween candy bowl or porch:
Classic “Please Take One” Sign
Keep it simple. Use a custom stamp with the phrase “Please Take One” and add bats, pumpkins, or ghost doodles around it. Custom stamps work great on cardstock taped to a candy bowl, for a quick and easy sign.
Cute & Playful Sign
Stamp or stencil “Boo! Take Two!” on bright orange paper and decorate with smiling jack-o’-lanterns. This sign sets a friendly tone and encourages kids to take a couple of pieces.
Rustic Porch Sign
For a more sturdy option, consider using a small wooden sign to display on an easel. Stamp your candy bowl instructions, then decorate!
Glow-in-the-Dark Sign
For a fun twist, add spooky details like bats or jack o'lanterns in glow-in-the-dark paint pens to outline your stamp and make your sign really “pop” at night!
How to Make Your Halloween Sign Step-by-Step
DIYing your sign is as simple as designing, ordering, and using your personalized stamp! Here are step-by-step instructions to create the perfect Trick-or-Treat porch sign.
- Design it – Decide what phrase you want: “Please Take One,” “Happy Haunting,” or “Boo! Take Two!”
- Create it – Create your design on the Stampmaker to make your personalized Halloween stamp. Stamps ship in one business day!
- Stamp it – Use your custom Halloween stamp on whatever base you choose.
- Decorate it – Add borders, Halloween stickers, or glow-in-the-dark accents!
- Display it – Fill up your candy bowl with Halloween treats and display your sign on, in, or beside the bowl!
Save Time with Custom Halloween Stamps
While DIY is fun, not every family has free time to sit down and craft. Between school, work, and extracurricular activities, you might want something easy to create for your DIY Halloween sign. Consider making your own custom rubber stamp to use for your Halloween sign. A decorative stamp can be reused year after year with just an ink pad. Fewer supplies and fewer messes mean less stress!
Designing a custom rubber stamp from The StampMaker allows you to easily upload a design of your choice to have made into a festive Halloween sign. You can design a custom stamp that says:
- “Please Take One”
- “Boo! Take Two!”
- “Trick-or-Treat! Take one, please!”
With just a few supplies and the help of a custom rubber stamp, you can create a sign that’s festive, functional, and uniquely yours. Ready to make your own? Check out The StampMaker’s custom rubber stamps to design the perfect stamp for your DIY Halloween candy bowl sign!