{"id":60541,"date":"2019-10-17T16:25:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T05:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=60541"},"modified":"2020-01-06T15:03:06","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T04:03:06","slug":"recycled-plastic-bottle-pumpkin-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/recycled-plastic-bottle-pumpkin-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Bottle Craft – Pumpkin Gift Box"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! It seems the internet can’t get enough of pumpkin crafts!<\/p>\n

I’ve seen all sorts of clever variations on pumpkin decor, including crocheted, knitted and fabric pumpkins, as well as beautifully painted pumpkins for Halloween and Fall decorating.<\/p>\n

Well, not to be out done, I thought I’d put my own recycled twist on pumpkin crafts. I’ve got a great little idea that not only looks cute, it’s practical too!<\/p>\n

I love making these very handy Plastic Bottle Gift Boxes<\/a> whenever I come across an empty Coca Cola bottle. We use them at home to store lots of small items. While I was packing some of Emma’s small LEGO pieces into one, I realized they look a lot like little pumpkins. <\/p>\n

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A pumpkin craft idea was born.<\/p>\n

These little Plastic Bottle Pumpkins make great gift boxes for Halloween treats or Thanksgiving party favors. Fill with small toys, or wrapped candy to give as gifts.<\/p>\n

Make them even spookier by adding a Jack-o-Lantern face to the front!<\/p>\n

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Not only do they make great gift boxes, these mini pumpkins also look good as part of a table settings or centerpiece decoration. Use a marker or paint pen to write your guest’s name, for a fun place setting name idea.<\/p>\n

I’ve painted mine in tones of orange and brown, but you can get creative and paint your pumpkins any colour you wish.<\/p>\n

If you don’t have time to wait for paint to dry, just leave the boxes clear and place an orange napkin inside the gift box instead.<\/p>\n

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Because photographing clear plastic is kind of difficult, I’ve created both written instructions with pictures, as well as a video showing you how to cut the bottle properly. It’s quite simple really, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making these little containers all the time.<\/p>\n

More Halloween Craft Ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n