Felt Candy Containers

Felt pumpkins are ghosts are glued together and stuffed with candy for a cute Halloween surprise with glue sticks blog.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gluesticksblog.com/2011/10/halloween-candy-pouches.html

Plastic Container Wind Chimes

Jamie from frogs snails and puppy dog tails transforms a plastic container into a cute wind chime.  She removes the label, adds colorful foam stickers, and ties on ribbons knotted with beads at the end to make the wind chime sound.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/wind-chime-for-kids-to-make/

Printable Carrot Treat Boxes

Print out these candy containers from everyday dishes and then cut and fold into a cute carrot shape.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://everydaydishes.com/holiday/easter-printable-carrot-treat-box/

Skull Candy Containers

Plastic eggs turn into skulls with the help of some black and white paint.  Tallys treasury shares the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/10/skeleton-head-halloween-treat-containers-from-plastic-easter-eggs/

Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bags

Cardboard containers turn into jack o'lantern treat holders with colorful strips of magazine paper, black face cut outs and a cord to carry.  Visit makezine for the details.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://makezine.com/craft/project_candy_tote_from_a_cart/

 Laura kelly designs uses a popcorn box for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/laurakellydesignsblog/index.php/2013/09/30/my-halloween-movie-popcorn-box-party-post-a-jacko-bag-for-little-laura/ 

She knows uses felt to make her jack o'lantern trick or treat bags.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/842163/how-to-make-a-personalized-trick-or-treat-candy-bag

 All free kids crafts uses orange bags and glues on paper eyes, nose and mouth.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.allfreekidscrafts.com/Kids-Halloween-Crafts/Painted-Jack-o-Lantern-Treat-Bags

Pop Bottle Monster Candy Continers

2-liter pop bottle are cut and painted and turned into monster candy containers with craftberry bush.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftberrybush.com/2010/10/monster-mash.html

Orange Pumpkin Ice Cream Treats

Oranges are hallowed out and carved like a pumpkin with the hands on mom.  She then scoops in ice cream and hides them in the freezer. 

Get the instructions here:
http://thehands-onmom.blogspot.com/2011/10/navel-orange-jack-olanterns.html

Batty Treat Containers

Chinese take out boxes are painted black and given eyes, fangs and wings with better homes and gardens.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/easy-halloween-decorations/?sssdmh=dm17.696790&esrc=nwcu100813#page=5

Modern mom uses black paper bags for her version having the bats hand upside down with bag opening at their feet.  She also includes a template for the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.modernmom.com/065f2474-3b46-11e3-8407-bc764e04a41e.html

Kitty Cat Paper Treat Bags

Brown paper bags are transformed into these cute kitties with the pink doormat.  She cuts them into a kitten shape and then adds eyes, a nose, and whiskers. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thepinkdoormat.blogspot.com/2013/10/halloween-cat-paper-bags.html

Plastic Container Catch

Plastic half gallon milk containers are cut into a catcher shape with replayground.  She next adds a toilet paper tube to make a handle and a good size tin foil ball.  The marker decorations transform them into a really cute toy.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.replayground.com/pages/diy/carton.asp

Lakeshore learning uses a bigger jug and adds colorful tape around the bottom for decoration.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/free_resources/crafts/ed_ballcatcher.jsp

Phone Book Pencil Holder

Next time a phone book is delivered to your door instead of recycling it have the kids upcycle it to a pencil holder. 

Good for ages 11 and up.

Found on ella hoy:
http://www.ellahoy.es/ocio/fotos/dia-del-padre-2012-fotos-de-manualidades_2411_10.html

Clay Letter Containers

Using alphabet cookie cutters to shape the clay, willow day makes clay alphabet containers.  She leaves hers white but they could be painted as well. These make a super cute gift.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/06/diy-alphabet-containers.html

Clothespin Containers

Clothespins become an adorable pencil or nicknack holder with mujer 2.0.  She paints the clothespins bright pastel colors for a sunny effect.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mujer2.com/portalapices-manualidades-para-el-dia-de-la-madre