How to Make Spooky Cute Halloween Tin Can Treat Holders

by | Oct 9, 2017 | Halloween | 24 comments

Re-purpose tin cans to make easy DIY Halloween treat tin can holders

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Re-purpose tin cans to make easy DIY Halloween treat tin can holders
How do you set out your Halloween treats? Do you place the goodies outside and hope no one takes off with the entire bowl, or do you greet the cutie tricksters at the door with every ‘trick or treat’ shout?

Every year I’m shocked that, in our super quiet (aka: dull) corner of the neighborhood, our bowl of candy is so quickly emptied when we literally get almost no trick-or-treaters!

So instead of the large bowl, why not make smaller individual treat bowls instead? Pluck those tin cans from your recycling bin and after a good scrubbing, turn them into some ghoulishly easy Halloween tin can treat holders…

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How to Make Spooky Cute Halloween Tin Can Treat Holders

This project is a “scream” to put together. Gather your little goblins to help and hope they don’t eat all the spook-tacular snacks!

Supplies:

– Large tin cans (I used 28 oz cans)
– Craft acrylic paints + brush
– Pipe cleaners
– Googly eyes
– Craft glue

Clean the tin cans and remove the label. Let dry.

how to turn (clean) tin cans into halloween treat buckets

Use craft acrylics to paint Halloween themed designs onto the cans, like the iconic candy corn.

Use large tin cans to make Halloween treat candy holders | DazzleWhileFrazzled.com
With the base coat of paint applied, time to add those frighteningly cute details, like a jack o’lantern face.

Halloween tin can treat holders using tin cans and craft acrylic paints | DazzleWhileFrazzled.com
Glue (or tape) some pipe cleaners to the inside of the can and add googly eyes to make a creepy tin can spider.

Make a tin can Halloween spider | DazzleWhileFrazzled.com

Use tin cans as Halloween candy treat holders | DazzleWhileFrazzled.com

easy re-purpose tin cans for halloween treats and goodies

Fill these hallowed tin cans with a small piece of black or orange tissue paper and some yummy non-candy goodies like Rice Krispie® Treats – the classic marshmallow snack that has been around for generations; Pringles Snack Stacks – crispy single-serve tubs that’s just enough; and Cheez-It Variety Packs – the cheesy flavor cracker with the hole in the middle!

As a [frazzled] mom of three, I love that these non-candy Halloween snacks are portable for our on-the-go busy life, whether its school, sports or carpool.

Re-purpose tin cans to make easy DIY Halloween treat tin can holders

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24 Comments

  1. Roseann Hampton on October 9, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    Love these repurposed tin cans! I need to start saving mine!

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  2. Jamie on October 10, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Adorable! Love the top one with the googly eyes!

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  3. Jennifer on October 11, 2017 at 2:52 am

    Oh wow, these are adorable! What a fun way to teach the kiddos about upcycling!

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    • DazzleWhileFrazzled on October 11, 2017 at 5:18 am

      Thanks Jennifer!

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  5. ShootingStarsMag on October 11, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    How fun! These would make cool party favors too, if you didn’t have too many to hand out. LOL Or a party craft! I think my niece and nephew would love these.

    -Lauren

    #yourwhimswednesday

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  6. Teresa on October 12, 2017 at 3:23 am

    So cool, I love them. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!

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  7. Michelle Leslie on October 13, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    That’s such a neat idea Victoria and most people have loads of tin cans just waiting for a new repurpose project. I love the way you made the spider

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  8. Kathleen on October 16, 2017 at 6:03 am

    Adorable! And great way to repurpose for sure! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm.
    xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

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  9. Trish on October 16, 2017 at 10:59 am

    These are so cute! I love to see decorative painting making a comeback.

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    • DazzleWhileFrazzled on October 16, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks Trish!

      Reply
  10. Amber Harrop on October 16, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    What a clever idea and a great way to recycle tins for Halloween

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  11. Sam - Raggedy Bits on October 17, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Such a cute idea!! Love how you’ve used tin cans for these!! I bet the kiddies in your street will love these!!

    Thank you so much for sharing your project with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!

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  12. Denise Bryant on October 17, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Clever upcycle project and cute too. Thanks for sharing it with us at the Waste Not Wednesday link party.

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  13. Leanna` on October 17, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    These would be really cute to send to school for Halloween parties. They are durable, inexpensive, colourful and cute. Great idea.

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    • DazzleWhileFrazzled on October 18, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Leanna!

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  14. Jenna on October 19, 2017 at 6:25 am

    Very cute and clever!

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    • DazzleWhileFrazzled on October 19, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Jenna!

      Reply
  15. Charlene Asay on October 19, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Very cute and simple idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Kerryanne on October 20, 2017 at 12:34 am

    What a fun project Victoria! Thanks for linking up at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’ve pinned!!

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    • DazzleWhileFrazzled on October 20, 2017 at 11:22 am

      Thanks Kerryanne!

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  17. Kari Rogers-Miller on October 7, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    thank you so much Victoria for linking to our” celebrate your story”. love your diy .
    Kari@meandmycaptain

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  18. Erlene on October 14, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    Fun and inexpensive way to recycle some cans for a Halloween mini treat basket. Thanks for sharing on MM.

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  19. Linda at Mixed Kreations on October 24, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Great idea! I love upcycling empty cans and jars. These are perfect for holding Halloween treats. They would be cute to make for a child school party to hold treats as well.

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