11 Kid Friendly Halloween DIY Buckets For Trick Or Treat
DIY Halloween Buckets to Make Trick-or-Treating Unforgettable
Creating these 11 Kid Friendly Halloween DIY Buckets For Trick Or Treat adds an extra layer of excitement to Halloween preparations.
Kids can look forward to crafting and then using their buckets to collect treats. And you know what that means – hours of pure family fun, laughter, and perhaps a little friendly competition to see who can come up with the spookiest or coolest design.
These DIY buckets allow children to express their creativity. They can choose their designs, colors, and decorations, making each bucket a unique reflection of their imagination. And because most of the designs can be tweaked with ease, the little ones can craft their buckets according to their preferences or favorite characters.
In this curated list, you will find plenty of ideas and Halloween characters to choose from. There are gender-neutral options, designed with iconic Halloween shades of black, white, and orange, while others are more specific.
There are beautiful buckets inspired by fairytales and magic and adorned with ribbons and glitters for the girls. Similarly, numerous fun tutorials on how to craft Ninja or monster DIY buckets are dedicated to young boys.
Whether they’re obsessed with all things sparkly and princessy or they’re more into the spooky and silly, these DIY buckets can be tailored to match your kids’ unique personalities and interests.
Completing such DIY projects is a great way to instill a sense of achievement and pride in children. They can show off their creations while trick-or-treating, boosting their self-confidence.
The DIY buckets can become their treasured companions on Halloween night, each carrying a piece of your child’s creativity and excitement as they head out to gather their sugary loot.
Plus, as the years go by, these handcrafted buckets can turn into cherished keepsakes, fondly reminding you of those special moments when your kitchen table or living room transformed into a spooky studio.
Ready to make a few with the kiddos? Scroll down to see your spooktacular options!
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Check Out The Adorable And Imaginative DIY Buckets Ideas Below
I’ve got an enchanting collection of DIY kid-friendly Halloween buckets waiting for you below! Trust me, these tutorials are like a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration that will awaken the inner artist in both you and your little ones.
From the classic pumpkin pail with a twist to imaginative character-inspired designs that’ll make their eyes light up brighter than a jack-o’-lantern, I’ve got it all covered.
These step-by-step guides are here to hold your hand, making the crafting process an exciting journey filled with laughter, joy, and a touch of spookiness.
Every tutorial is written with detailed instructions, and most of them are presented with helpful photos to make your DIY buckets’ completion easier.
When you finally find the Halloween bucket design that fits your needs and your kid’s outfit, simply click the link below the description to be directed to the full tutorial.
These delightful DIY buckets are only possible with the talent and hard work of the designers and crafters featured in the list. So let’s give them a big Thank You by leaving a like or nice comment on their pages. And as always, happy crafting!
DIY Duck Tape Halloween Trick or Treat Bucket
Craft an adorable trick-or-treat bucket from scratch using patterned duct tape and poster board.
Designer: Roeshel of DIY Show Off
Materials Used:
- Poster board or light weight card board
- Duct tape
- Cutting matt
- Xacto knife/box cutter
- Scissors
- Plate
Completion Time: approx. 20 – 30 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Paint Can Trick-or-Treat Buckets
Turn plain paint cans into customizable trick-or-treat buckets that your kids will love.
Designer: Kierste Wade of Old Salt Farm
Materials Used:
- New paint cans
- Vinyl Text
- Ribbon/fabric
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Simple Trick-or-Treat Buckets for Halloween
This tutorial presents two super-easy Halloween buckets: a Jack O’ Lantern and a Mummy—both equally enjoyable to create!
Designer: Liz of Hoosier Homemade
Materials Used:
- Wicker Basket
- Orange Paint
- Black Paint Pen
- Frog Tape
- Bucket with straight sides
- Cheesecloth
- Googly Eye
- Glue or Hot Glue Gun
Completion Time: approx. 2 -3 hours (drying time included)
Size: Big
Format: Written
DIY Halloween Treat Buckets
This tutorial will guide you through crafting three Halloween treat buckets: a Mummy, a Frankenstein, and a Scaredy Cat design.
Designer: Megan Duesterhaus of ForRent
Materials Used:
- Bucket(s)
- Crepe Party Streamers
- Glittered Cardstock
- Tape
- Scissors
- Candy
Completion Time: approx. 20 – 30 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
DIY Halloween Candy Bowl
Lead kids and neighborhood trick-or-treaters to a stylish bucket filled with delicious chocolates and candies.
Designer: How to Nest for Less
Materials Used:
- Bucket or bin
- White sticker paper
- Some scissors
- DIY Halloween Candy Bowl Printable (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Big
Format: Written
DIY Personalized Halloween Pumpkin Bucket
Learn how to personalize dollar-store plastic pumpkin pails with exciting kid-friendly designs, such as Cinderella’s Carriage and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, in this tutorial.
Designer: Kristin of Exploring Domesticity
Materials Used:
- Plastic pumpkin
- Spray paint
- Painters tape
- Sharpies
Completion Time: approx. 20 – 30 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Frankenstein Halloween Candy Bucket
Get your Cricut machine ready and have fun creating this super quick and easy Frankenstein Halloween candy bucket.
Designer: Jill Fritz of Create Craft Love
Materials Used:
- Cricut
- Black adhesive vinyl
- Light grip mat
- Basic tool set
- Transfer tape
- Fine point blade
- Green bucket
- Frankenstein image
Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Big
Format: Written
Lego Halloween Treat Bucket
This tutorial presents two easy methods for crafting a cool DIY treat bucket for any Lego lover.
Designer: Lisa Longley of Simple Joy
Materials Used:
- Plastic pumpkin
- Spray paint
- Milk carton
- Acrylic Paint
- Plastic bucket
- Spice bottles
- Glue gun
Completion Time: approx. 1 – 2 days (drying time included)
Size: Medium
Format: Written
DIY Halloween Trick Or Treat Buckets
This ultimate tutorial covers a wide array of DIY trick-or-treat buckets, offering 9 different design ideas, with a special focus on the gorgeous owl bucket.
Designer: Julie Blanner
Materials Used:
- Plastic Pumpkin Bucket
- Spray Paint
- Scissors
- Felt
- Glue or Glue Gun
- Ribbon, Rope or Felt
Completion Time: 20 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
DIY Halloween Spider Bucket
Enjoy making a spider-designed craft with your kids on Halloween.
Designer: Mel of Decor Craft Design
Materials Used:
- Paper bowl
- Paint
- Paper card
- Glittered pipe cleaner
- Hot glue
Completion Time: approx. 20 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written
DIY Ninja Trick or Treat Bucket
Give a one-dollar plastic pumpkin bucket a makeover and transform it into an impressive DIY ninja bucket that your kid will be obsessed with.
Designer: Kimber of The Pinning Mama
Materials Used:
- Halloween Pumpkin
- Spray paint
- Acrylic paint
- Black Sharpie
- Strip of fabric
- Glue gun
Completion Time: approx. 1 – 2 days (drying time included)
Size: Medium
Format: Written
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