DIY Witch Cat Party Favor - Halloween Dome Candy Holder

Get ready to add a touch of spooky cuteness to your Halloween with this DIY Witch Cat Dome Candy Holder—a fun and festive craft that doubles as a treat!

This adorable halloween craft combines the charm of a black cat with the whimsy of Halloween witches, creating a project that’s both playful and practical. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and function. Use your adorable DIY halloween candy dome as a halloween party favor, festive decoration or a DIY trick or treat candy holder. Whether you’re planning a party or just want to surprise someone with a handmade Halloween treat, this black cat craft for halloween is sure to delight.

Kids and adults alike will love making and receiving these witchy black cat candy domes. Teens and crafty adults will enjoy assembling and customizing each piece, while older kids can likely complete the craft independently with just a bit of guidance. Younger kids may need help with cutting or gluing, but they’ll still enjoy choosing colors, filling the dome, and decorating their cat’s face. This craft is an excellent choice for creative family time, classroom fun, or even a crafternoon with friends.

There are so many fun and festive occasions to make this halloween craft:

For a classroom Halloween party – These candy holders make perfect little gifts or party favors for students to take home. Teachers can prep the pieces for younger kids or let older students make their own during a Halloween celebration.
To use as place cards for Halloween season – Add a name to the witch cat hat or tag to turn each dome into a customized place setting. They’ll look adorable on any Halloween table!
To decorate for Halloween – Line your mantel, windowsill, or party table with a crew of these spooky cute cats for an eye-catching display.
To give as gifts at Halloween – Whether you’re handing one to a neighbor, friend, or family member, this handmade candy dome is sure to stand out.
As a halloween party favor – These domes make a fun and thoughtful halloween party favor, especially when filled with favorite candies or trinkets.
As a diy halloween candy holder – Fill them with wrapped treats and set them out for guests or trick-or-treaters.
For an extra special trick or treat – Tired of handing out candy in plastic baggies? Surprise your favorite trick-or-treaters with a dome filled with goodies instead!
As a diy trick or treat candy holder – A unique alternative to store-bought packaging that adds a personal, festive touch.

You’ll love this craft because it’s festive, simple, and totally customizable. It’s an easy way to add creativity to your Halloween plans, whether you’re looking for a halloween party favor, small gift, or cute seasonal decor. With a few supplies and our free printable pattern, you can whip up a whole litter of these magical cats in no time. Best of all, the end result is something anyone will be excited to give or receive.

Want to customize your black cat dome? Try one of these fun variations:

Swap the glitter cardstock for solid colored paper, craft felt, or craft foam for a different texture or look.
Use different sized ornaments – The free printable pattern includes a conversion chart to help you scale the design to match any dome size.
Customize the eyes – Instead of wiggle eyes, try buttons, sequins, pompoms, or cut your own eyes from cardstock. You could even paint the face details for a handmade touch.
Add a name – Personalize your dome to use it as a place card or small gift.
Swap the candy – Not into sweets? Fill your dome with trinkets, small toys, pompoms, or coins.
Change the season – Switch out the Halloween colors and leave off the hat to make a simple house cat that works year-round. Find the instructions for the all-season cat variation here.

How to Make a Witchy Black Cat Halloween Candy Dome

Ready to start crafting? The next section includes everything you need to know to make your own diy candy dome party favor. From the free printable pattern to step-by-step instructions, we’ve got you covered!

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SUPPLIES:

Pattern PDF (download below)
Two sheets of black cardstock (8.5” x 11”) to make the candy dispensing mechanism and pattern pieces
One sheet of black glitter cardstock to make the cat’s body
A scrap of glitter cardstock in each of purple (hat), green (hat band), gold (hat buckle), and orange (nose and ears)
One 60mm split plastic ornament
One paper fastener
Two 18mm wiggle craft eyes

You will also need:

Scissors
Hole punch
pencil
Gluestick
Hot glue and hot glue gun
Candy to fill the dispenser

INSTRUCTIONS:

Download the witch cat pattern.

Print out the pattern pieces.

*You can print the file straight to heavy black cardstock, then you won’t have to trace and cut the mechanism as patterns.
If you prefer print the pattern file onto regular printer paper, simply cut out all the pieces and use them as patterns to trace on pieces heavy cardstock and glitter cardstock.

Here is how to cut out the cut out all of the pattern pieces:

If you are using a lighter weight cardstock (65lbs or less), you can optionally cut out both copies of pattern piece #1, and use a glue stick to glue them together for added strength. Punch a hole in the center of pieces #1 and #2.

If using glitter cardstock, use pattern pieces #4-#12 as stencils. Draw around the pattern pieces onto the back of the glitter cardstock, and cut the pieces out. To create the witch cat as shown, cut pattern pieces #4, #5, and #10 from black glitter cardstock, piece #6 from purple glitter cardstock, pieces #7 and #9 from green glitter cardstock, piece #8 from gold glitter cardstock, and pieces #11 and #12 from orange glitter cardstock.

(If you are using glitter cardstock with white backing, you can optionally use a marker to color the back of the cardstock pieces to match the front side.)

To build the candy dispenser mechanism, begin by connecting pieces #1 and #2 together using a paper fastener. Fold the arms of the paper fastener flat against piece #2, and use a small piece of tape to hold them in place.

Glue pattern piece #3 over the arms of the paper fastener to hide them, taking care to align the pieces so the hole of the dispenser mechanism is not covered.

Use hot glue to attach the plastic half-dome ornament to the top of the cardstock candy dispenser mechanism.

To ensure it works correctly, attach the plastic half-dome ornament to mechanism piece #3 (the side without the visible paper fastener head).

Place piece #4 over the top of the ornament dome, and attach it in place using hot glue.

Create the cat face by attaching the wiggle eyes, ears (piece #11), and nose (piece #12) to body piece #5 using hot glue.

Fold the cat body piece (#5) along the dotted lines, so that the front and back sides of the head meet. Glue the two sides of the head together.

Use hot glue to attach the cat body piece to the candy dome dispenser.

Assemble the witch hat as shown, using glue to attach the hat band (piece #7) and buckle (pieces #8 and #9) to the hat (piece #6).

Glue the hat to the top of the cat’s head.

Attach the cat’s tail (piece #10) to the back of the candy dispenser using hot glue.

Turn over the ornament and fill it with candy. Close the dispenser.

Your witch cat is finished!

This halloween season, don’t settle for store-bought treats—use an empty plastic ornament to create this adorable halloween party favor that’s bursting with charm and personality. Whether you make one or many, your witch cat candy holders are sure to make Halloween even more magical.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I resize the pattern for different sized Christmas ornaments?

If your ornament is either bigger or smaller, try scaling the pattern when printing. The following scaling percentages have been found to work with slightly smaller or bigger ornaments:

50mm ornament: print at 83%
60mm ornament: print at 100%
70mm ornament: print at 117%

Are there any alternative supplies I can use?

– Black cardstock – you can use cardstock in any color of your choice to make the candy dispenser.

– Glitter cardstock – you can use either regular or novelty cardstock in any colors of your choice to make the cat and its witch hat.

– Wiggle craft eyes – you can use craft supplies such as buttons, beads, or pom poms to create eyes for your cat. Alternatively, you can cut eyes from cardstock or draw them with a marker.

What can I fill the witch cat candy dispenser with?

You can use any candy of your choice to fill the dispenser, so long as it will fit through the hole in the dispenser mechanism. If you are using unwrapped candy, make sure to check your plastic dome ornament is food-safe.

4) Is this project suitable for kids?

This witch cat ornament makes a great project for kids, teens and adults! Young children might need some help and supervision with both cutting and using hot glue, to avoid any injuries.