Trick or Treat Bags Made With Recyclables
by
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
(IC: blogger)
My kids like to raid our recycling bin. They make the most imaginative things out of milk jugs, strawberry pints and toilet paper rolls.
In fact, my five year old has been making his own Halloween costume from paper bags and tape.
I knew right where to head for supplies: Walmart AND the recycling bin!
Wrap the bag neatly like a present with the newspaper. Use clear packing tape to tack any loose edges down. Also add a strip of packing tape to the inside of the bag cuff for extra support for the handle (should your child bring home pounds of candy!)
To create a little spider, glue two pom-poms together with another glue spot. If you have black twisty-ties you are good to go aren’t you special, you don’t have to color them. (I only had white ties so I colored them with the black sharpie.) Wrap four twisty-ties around the middle to create the spider’s eight legs.
I encourage you to decorate your bag anyway you like. Bust out your craft supplies for inspiration. (bat silhouette template available on blog post for download)
If spiders and bats aren’t your thing. How about spooks and spirits?
Follow up: Well, my youngest loves his bag so much that he told me, “Mom, we should decorate every side with a different holiday.” And that is exactly what he did today during quiet time. I just want to stop time and keep him five forever!
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Published October 20th, 2014 9:54 PM
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