How To Make Jack O Lantern Treat Baskets

If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to surprise your kids, friends, or party guests this Halloween, Jack O Lantern Treat Baskets are the perfect solution! These adorable pumpkin-themed baskets are more than just cute decorations. They’re a creative way to package candy, small toys, baked goods, or spooky little surprises. Whether you’re putting together classroom favors, party gifts, or a special Halloween night surprise for your own family, these cheerful pumpkin baskets instantly add charm and excitement. In this post, I’ll share fun ideas for filling, styling, and personalizing your Jack O Lantern Treat Baskets so they’re just as memorable as the treats inside. 

Jack O Lantern Treat Baskets

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Equipment

• 1 scissors
• glue stick
• hot glue gun
• black permanent marker

Ingredients

• orange construction paper
• green construction paper
• yellow construction paper
• green shredded paper
• Burpee Seed Starting Fiber Pots 3″ square
• treats

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Instructions

• On the orange paper, draw out a jack-o-lantern for the front of your treat baskets. They can be approximately 1 1/4 inches across and up to 2 inches tall. TIP: Draw them out with a pencil first in case you make a mistake and then go over them with black marker
  
• Cut out the Jack- o-Lanterns and glue them to the green paper.
  
• Cut around each one, leaving a little bit of green trim around the edges.
• Use the glue stick to attach those to the yellow paper, then cut out, leaving a thin border of yellow around the edges.
  
• Cut around each one, leaving a little bit of yellow trim around the edges.
• From the yellow and orange paper, cut strips that are 11 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. These are optional to line the inside of the baskets.
• Wrap the yellow strips of paper around the inside of each basket and secure at the ends with hot glue.
  
• Use a glue gun to secure the faces on the fronts of the baskets.
  
• Add shredded paper and treats!
  

Jack O Lantern Treat Baskets are such a simple way to make Halloween feel extra special. With just a little creativity, you can turn an ordinary pumpkin bucket into a thoughtful gift filled with sweet treats, small surprises, and festive fun. Whether you’re putting them together for a classroom party, neighborhood friends, or your own kids, these cheerful baskets are guaranteed to bring big smiles. The best part? You can customize them to fit any age, budget, or theme, making them a Halloween tradition you’ll want to recreate year after year.