my challenge to myself

Come up with cute goodie 'bags' for Halloween, using only things in my house.  

I had an idea I wanted to try..can buckets.  

I found some empty cans (I even emptied a few expired things - don't judge).  

I made sure they were washed clean.  

The husband drilled holes near the top on each side.

I had my supplies ready.  

Cans, paper (cut to size), glue dots, pipe cleaner & tags (freebies online).

this is the only picture I have of my supplies...I'm sure you've seen them all before :)

The first bucket I made was a ghost...white card stock and some black circles (freehand) for eyes & mouth.  I chose a cute tag from Hello, Good Gravy!  

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Attach the paper to the can with glue dots (double-sided tape would work).  

Add the eyes and mouth.

I completed my bucket by threading a pipe cleaner through the holes.  

*the edges may be sharp..make sure to flatten if you can.  Also, the end of the pipe cleaner may be sharp.  I twisted the ends several times to 'hide' the tips.*

 

My second bucket was just green with a cute tag from  Living Locurto

Here they are together...super cute & super inexpensive.

If you don't want to go through the trouble of drilling holes,
here's a super simple one.  

Orange card stock and a ribbon.

(I made this today as a quick treat for my aunt)

These are so versatile..

any occasion paper/ribbon/tags & you'll have a great goodie bucket 

(for very little $)

I'm linking up with:

Someday Crafts

Blue Cricket Design
Me and My Bucket