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Mummy Trick or Treat Bag

By: Donna Dewberry

Give your little an extra spooky bag to collect they Halloween treats.

At a Glance:

#4683 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Country Grey, 2 oz. - 20526

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Cheesecloth, White cotton fabric, Aluminum foil, Large pickle jar, 3/8” black grosgrain ribbon, Black felt, Wiggle eyes, Hot glue, Scissors

Instructions

1. Wrap the pickle jar in aluminum foil.

2. Saturate the white fabric with Stiffy and wrap around the pickle jar, making sure not to wrap over the curve of the jar.

3. Cut strips of cheesecloth and dip into the Stiffy. Wrap around the jar as desired to create a mummy. Use a saturated strip and lay flat on foil for the handle. Allow to dry.

4. Once dry remove the jar and foil.

5. Cut black circles from felt. Trim a side of the circle off to create the look of a partially wrapped eye. Hot glue to the bucket. Hot glue the wiggle eye to the felt.

6. Hot glue the black ribbon to the edges of the handle. Hot glue the handle to the bucket.

7. Using a dry stencil brush and Country Grey paint, brush the bucket for an aged look.

Project Tip: Use a smaller jar and make multiple bags as favors for a Halloween party.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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