Ghostly Trick or Treat Bucket: This Ghoulish Companion Will Delight Your Child

Here's a cute craft you and your child can do together, though if you have an older child, chances are good that they can do this on their own. This is a really simple, quick and fun creation to spice up a plain trick or treat bucket, and was made from supplies we already had lying around the house!

What You Will Need:

One Trick Or Treat Bucket (This can be any kind so long as it is primarily circle shaped)
Two Eyes
Scissors
White Cotton Fabric Square (the size of this will vary according to the size bucket you choose to use)

How To Make It:

Step One: Take your cotton fabric and drape I t over the top of the bucket. Take note how long it hangs over. I'd say you would want around three to four inches hanging down past the bottom of the bucket, though of you have a smaller child you might want less as too much could pose a tripping threat.

Step Two: Once you have decided the amount you want to hang down past the bottom of the bucket, remove the fabric and begin cutting your square. (Ours hangs down about three or four inches past the bottom of our bucket) Don't be afraid to make a small scissor snip and rip the rest of the way. A tattered effect is desirable.

Step Three: Take your square and lay it over the top of your bucket. Double check that the size is right and that the fabric hangs right. If you feel the need, reshape the fabric by trimming bits until it hangs the way you'd like it to. Now snip a hole in the center of the top, and cut straight across the middle, making sure to make a groove for the handle to sit in. Now widen the hole out in the middle to either a square or circle shape. This will be where the candy will be deposited into the bucket.

Step Four: Adjust the fabric as needed and decide where your face will be placed. Take your eyes and sew or glue into place. (You might find the need to cut slits if you are using plastic eyes)

Step Five: Decide on the size and type of mouth you want. You can have the typical "boo" O-shaped mouth or your child might want a big smile face. My son originally wanted a big smiling ghost, but later changed his mind to having an O-shaped mouth. Glue or sew this into place.

Step Six: Scare up some fun with your ghoulish pal on Halloween night!

Hints, Tips, And Ideas:

Don't be afraid to offer up some alternate and not so classic takes on the ghost. You can take the bottom and cut it with pinking sheers, or perhaps you can make a fringe and tie off the pieces in little knots.

Don't be afraid to look past the basic white ghosts and to allow your kids to experiment with patterned fabrics or fabrics in pinks, blues, or purples. The sky really is the limit for their creativity.

Perhaps you can add a bit of color and make your ghost a little patch. Sew or glue it into place.

You can add a nose and cheeks or even arms if you or your child desire.

Your ghost can cutesy or scary it's all up to you or your child.