Hello!! It's great to be back at Eighteen25 for their annual Spooktacular September. I'm not sure how many years I've been doing this fun annual party. But I love it and enjoy seeing everyone's awesome talent! I am Toni from Design Dazzle. Where we share ideas and inspiration for celebrating childhood - kids parties, room decor, crafts, holiday ideas, DIY and more.

Today I'm sharing an INEXPENSIVE Halloween treat container. This DIY project is easy! And look how cute it is? I make these gift containers using Peat Pots which can be found at the hardware store, Wal-Mart, Home Depot or here for rather cheap. These little pots are biodegradable and are made to transplant seedlings. Unlike a clay pot they are lightweight and don't break when you drop them. With our free printable and some Halloween treats to top it off you will have a darling and fun gift to hand out to your neighbors or friends or your child's school teacher.

Friends, these are super simple and super cheap!! I love that!

Supplies:

Peat Pot - 3 or 4" in height ( I used the larger ones at 4" high)

roll of black crepe paper

ribbon

pipe cleaners

craft paint - I used a warm white

foam brush

Tools:

glue gun

scissors

Steps:

1. Paint the peat pot with a creamy color craft paint. I paint the outside only. Let dry.

2. Using your fingers "pleat or ruffle" the crepe paper and hot glue to the inside of the peat pot. Glue about 1/2 inch below the top rim. Go all the way around the perimeter of the pot. I did a 2nd ruffle to add height.

3. Glue the ribbon around the top of the pot.

4. Use 3 pipe cleaners and "braid" them together. Braiding creates strength and a thicker handle. Wrap the ribbon around the pipe cleaners using hot glue as you go.