We don't really celebrate Halloween in Australia, which I think is a shame. Any holiday that has treats as a key fixture is a good idea as far as I am concerned.
I've been watching the Halloween preparations taking place in Blogland and decided that I'd make a craft project for Halloween, even though we won't be part of it in the real world.
You'll need:
- Empty cardboard milk cartons
- Newspaper, origami paper or pages from a novel
- Cardstock or watercolour paper
- Pens and paint of your choice (I used marker pens and watercolour paint)
- Glue stick
- Craft glue
- Candy
Directions:
- Thoroughly rinse and dry milk cartons.
- Completely cover cartons in paper. (I used pages from a novel.)
- Draw windows and doors onto cardstock and paint. Cut them out and attach to the front of the milk cartons.
- Fill cartons with candy.
- Use craft glue to seal containers closed.
- Give as Halloween gifts or set up a haunted neighbourhood in your house.
This is adorable (yay) and recylced (double yay!) I'm so sorry that Aussies don't partake of the spooky goodness. But if you want, I'll send you a special Halloween card to reward your creativity....; )! Thanks for sharing, Jenny at CraftTestDummies.com
Posted by: Jenny Barnett Rohrs | 16 October 2009 at 12:18 AM
Thanks Jenny! x
Posted by: Khali | 16 October 2009 at 11:05 AM
I heart these! I posted this on my blog...I hope that is okay.
Posted by: mari | 17 October 2009 at 04:42 AM
Of course Mari, I'm so pleased you like them.
Posted by: Khali | 17 October 2009 at 11:24 AM
Hey we are in New Zealand and it's not big here either but I like any excuse to throw parties so we are having a dress-up disco with all the families from our street and kindergarten friends. This will look cute on my table so thanks!
Posted by: Ange | 17 October 2009 at 12:54 PM
Those are teh most divine windows I have ever seen! My boys would adore these!
Posted by: Sarah Lou | 22 October 2009 at 10:29 PM
this so rocks!
I"m going to do it for my 2nd grade Art Mom project! yay!
And I'm sharing on FB...hope you don't mind! Its just the coolest!
Posted by: Sandi | 23 October 2009 at 05:29 AM
Lovely! I wish we used milk cartons..but I'm sure there are some boxes I can use sitting in my recycling bin. :)
Posted by: Danna BC | 03 October 2010 at 08:26 AM
these are just fantastic!
Posted by: gigi | 16 October 2010 at 12:26 AM
Hi, I love this project. Could you possibly make a template of the doors and windows that we might print at home? My doors would never look as good as yours. Thank you, Lucy
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Posted by: Chanel Handbags | 27 January 2011 at 01:05 PM
Just stopping by to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here
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If you have other kid friendly crafts, I'd love it if you would submit them :) If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.
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