How to Make a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket

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Halloween is coming up and what do the kids love about Halloween more than anything?! Trick or Treating, of course.  Today we will be making a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket perfect for collecting candy.  Made from a simple green bucket this Trick or Treat basket will be a huge hit this Halloween season.

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How to make a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket



 

Materials Needed:

Green Bucket

Black & White Paint, Felt or Foam

Grey Paint

Black Permanent Marker

White String (if not using Paint)

Egg Carton

Scissors

Glue

 

Step 1



Buy a green bucket



Buy a green bucket at the Dollar Store.

 


Step 2



Paint triangles for hair



Choose to either Paint or use Felt or Foam.  If painting, add white glue to the paint to help it stick to the plastic.  Paint triangles for hair OR cut felt/foam triangles to top of bucket for the hair.

 

Step 3



Paint two white ovals and two black ovals for eyes.



(PAINT OR) Cut out and glue two different sized white ovals and black ovals for eyes.  Leave a space between the hair and eyes for stitches.

 

Step 4



(PAINT OR) Cut out and glue a sideways letter 'V' shape (filled in with black).



(PAINT OR) Cut out and glue a sideways letter ‘V’ shape (filled in with black).  With a permanent maker, draw a black curved line over the eyes.

 

Step 5



Draw lines over the curved line with a permanent marker.



Draw lines over the curved line with a permanent marker.  (PAINT OR) glue on white string lines for teeth.

 

Step 6



Cut off egg carton cups... One for each bolt.  Paint them grey to look like real bolts.



Cut off egg carton cups… One for each bolt.  Paint them grey to look like real bolts.  Glue bolts on.

 



Finished Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket



Once finished you should have a very freaky Frankenstein trick or treat basket.  Parade it around the community on Halloween and hear all the wonderful comments you get on it.

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