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Two paper buckets, painted with yellow, orange, and white paint to look like candy corn, with gingham ribbon hands and cute ghost tags. Filled with paper filling and candy corns. Candy corns, candy bones, and a mini pumpkin surround.

Mini Candy Corn Halloween Buckets

Michelle Ordever
Make these cute Mini Candy Corn Halloween Buckets with simple supplies. This easy Halloween craft is perfect for kids and teens to create for Halloween parties, spooky gifts, or home decorations!
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Active Time 30 minutes
Project Craft
Holiday Halloween
Makes 2
Difficulty Easy

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  • Paint the bottom third of the peat pots white and the middle third orange. Paint the top third and inside of the pot yellow. Set it aside to dry and add a second coat if required.
    Painting Candy Corn Stripes onto Pots
  • Use a standard hole punch make two holes opposite each othe
    Punching Holes in Mini Buckets
  • Measure and cut two eight-inch (20cm) lengths of black and white gingham ribbon. Fold the ends in and thread through the holes. Straighten out the ribbon and then cut a notch in the ends with scissors.
    Attaching Ribbon to Mini Buckets
  • Download and print the ghost tags onto white cardstock. Cut them out with scissors and add faces to the blank tags with a permanent black marker, or use the pre-made designs.
    Cutting Ghost Tags from template
  • Tie two small ribbon bows and attach them to the ghost tags with a glue gun and glue sticks. Add a note on the back of the ghost tag with a marker.
    Attaching Ribbon to Ghost Tags
  • Attach the ghost tag to the candy corn treat cups with a glue gun and glue sticks. Fill each candy corn bucket with crinkle paper.
    Attaching Ghost Tags to Buckets
  • Add candy corn or your favorite Halloween candy for a spooky, sweet gift!
    Adding Candy Corn to Mini Buckets

Notes

Handy Tips & More Ideas!

  1. Seasonal Pots: Get creative with color! Use pink, red, and white for Valentine's Day or red, green, and white for Christmas.
  2. Ribbon Cutting Trick: Cutting the ribbon ends at an angle or in a V-shape is pretty and prevents fraying.
  3. Add Sparkle: Want to add some extra magic? Brush on clear glue and sprinkle glitter over the painted sections for extra Halloween sparkle. Glitter Glue Pens are a less messy option!
  4. Customize the Tags: Color the ghost tags and add different facial expressions. You could also cut other spooky shapes like bats or pumpkins.
  5. Use Mod Podge for Durability: Apply a layer of Mod Podge or clear sealant over the paint to protect the pots and give them a glossy finish.
  6. Vary the Ribbon Colors: For a custom look, use other Halloween-themed ribbons, such as orange and black stripes or purple.
  7. Use Tissue Paper: If you can’t find crinkle paper, shredded tissue paper works just as well and is available in many fun Halloween colors.
  8. Hot Glue Alternatives: If you don’t have a glue gun, double-sided tape or craft glue can also be used to attach the tags and decorations.
  9. Make It a Party Favor Station: If you're using these at a Halloween party, set up a craft station where kids can decorate their own candy corn buckets and fill them with their favorite treats!
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