Upcycled Halloween Candy Canister from an Oats Container

Frightening Friday Series Week 2

Halloween is just not the same without candy right? So this year I decided to create something new for a candy dish for the trick-or-treaters and plus would be cute with my Halloween décor. I upcycled an old oats container into a Halloween candy canister. I love the way it turned out instead of just grabbing a big bowl in the cabinet and dumping all the bags of candy in it.

My Halloween décor this year is focused on using black and white as the main color theme. I have typically chosen to use bright orange, green, and purple but decided to change it up a little bit. I’m loving the way it is turning out so far and cannot wait to show the end results with everything pulled together. If you missed week 1, do not forget to check it out where I made a framed spider web by upcycling an old picture frame and used white yarn.

This candy canister would also be cute sitting on a kitchen table as a centerpiece. If you are having a Halloween party and plan to have a candy car, then this would be perfect. Maybe you are a teacher and wanting something different to hand out candy to your students. They would love this project.

I chose to place a label on the front that reads “human eyeballs.” I thought that would add a little extra fun to the Halloween theme besides just something cutesy.

What you will need:

Oats container

Scrapbook paper– I chose a paper that was a blackish gray to go along with the theme for the rest of my decorations.

Mod podge

Foam paintbrush

Black spray paint

Drawer knob

Glass candleholder

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Scissors

Ruler

To get started remove the label off of the oats container. Because it has been glued down before, I found the easiest way to remove it is by taking the end of one of the blades of the scissors and running it down one entire side. You can then just peel it directly off.

 

 

Do not wad up or throw away the wrapper though. Use it to measure your scrapbook paper for the height and length. Most scrapbook paper will not be long enough. My sheets were 12” x 12”. I had to cut another small piece, but don’t worry about having to piece it together. You can always place that part in the back where it will not be seen as much.

Before going any further, spray paint the lid of the oats container black and let it sit to dry completely. While it is drying, you can save time by going ahead and finishing the rest of the oats container with the scrapbook paper.

Using a foam paintbrush, paint the mod podge on the oats container for a large portion. But be sure to move quickly as the mod podge will begin to dry quickly.

Place the scrapbook paper on the container in the mod podge and start brushing more mod podge on top of the scrapbook paper and oats container to help it adhere better.

The easiest way for me to continue adding mod podge was to little by little lift the scrapbook paper and brush some mod podge on the oats container. Then rub another section of the paper down and brush on a layer of mod podge. Continue until the first piece has completely adhered.

If you have never used mod podge before, it can be sort of scary seeing the white coating on top of your paper. No worries though. It will dry completely clear and leave no blemishes.

For the second piece of scrapbook paper, I used the same technique of brushing mod podge on the oats container first and then placing the paper.

Brush on more mod podge on the paper until the oats container is completely covered.

For my label, I went online and googled for Halloween canister labels and found one that was perfect and cut it out. Again I didn’t want anything cutesy and chose something more spooky looking. Why not have some human eyeballs this Halloween? NOT!!!

I used foam dots and placed them on the back of the printout. I had thought about just applying it directly onto the container with more mod podge but thought it would look neat being raised off with the foam dots.

Once the lid is completely dried, glue your drawer knob on the top in the center with a hot glue gun.

Some of the hot glue may show which is why I spray painted the hot glue black to help it blend in better.

Next place hot glue on the top rim of the glass candlestick holder and place on to the bottom of the oats container.

I do want to mention that the drawer knob is only for looks. Warn those trick-or-treaters before they pull the top and break it off.

Once glue has hardened, turn the container over and place your candy inside. You are now prepared and ready for all those cute trick-or-treaters to ring your doorbell. I love being able to see all the cute Halloween costumes every year and seeing children’s faces light up when they look inside their bag to see what candy they just got. So much fun!!

Enjoy your Halloween night or party and enjoy some candy for yourself too with this adorable candy container. Just enjoy the little things too!!

Again if you missed week 1 of Frightening Friday where I will be sharing new Halloween projects, crafts, recipes, etc., don’t forget to check out this unique framed spider web. It is perfect for your front porch décor, as a wreath, or even sitting on your mantle.

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