Trick or Treat Halloween Pail

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Sometimes you just need a little something sweet to get you through until the big Halloween night. This Trick or Treat Halloween Pail is ready for your pre-Halloween snacking needs. Not only is it functional and super easy to make, but it also would look great amongst your Halloween decor. Be sure to download the Free Trick or Treat Printable here!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Place the free printable template inside of the clear paint pail and tape it in place. Use a permanent marker to trace the ‘Trick or Treat’ template onto the front of the clear pail. Download the Free Trick or Treat Printable here!

Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 1
Step
2

Time to get your glitter on!!  Use a round sponge dotter to apply Mod Podge® polka dots onto the pail. While the Mod Podge® is still wet, sprinkle on gold glitter.

Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 2 part 1
Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 2 part 2
Step
3

Now let’s turn those boring black letters from drab to fab. Use black glitter glue to trace the black drawn on letters. Be sure to allow time for the glitter to dry.

Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 3
Step
4

Embellish your pail with a black and white striped ribbon bow and to add a bit of color, use a hot glue gun to adhere an orange bow onto the pail handle.

Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 4
Step
5

This pail looks great paired with our EEK! Framed Halloween Sign and 3 Ceramic Pumpkins. Just imagine how cute your mantle will look with an array of these spooky Halloween crafts.

Trick or Treat Halloween Pail step 5

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