I love candy. I buy all sorts of Halloween candy way before Halloween just to munch on. It's a bad habit. At least I don't pretend it's for the trick-or-treaters. I fully admit I'll have to buy more before the actual holiday.
This tin is too big for a candy bowl (thank goodness, or I'd really be in trouble!), but it's perfect to fill on Halloween night, or before a Halloween party. The simple tin took three sheets of 12x12 scrapbook paper to cover, but measure your tin before buying any supplies. To adhere it, we simply used a foam brush and brushed the tin with a thin layer of Mod Podge, one section at a time (each section was about 1/4 a sheet of paper wide). Then we smoothed the paper down until there were no bubbles. Use a brayer if you have one; if not, use the side of your hand.
We continued around the tin until it was completely covered. Then we took an Exacto knife to cut the paper from around the top and bottom, and cut out the handles. You might find it easier to cut each section after you glue it to keep the extra paper out of your way when gluing. Then we added a final coat of Mod Podge over the top of it to seal it.
To finish it off we tied a coordinating ribbon around twice, and added "Trick or Treat" with Making Memories "Providence" alphabet rub-ons. Voila! Just add treats. But if you're like me, don't trick yourself into thinking you'll actually have something left by Halloween. Save a stash for the trick-or-treaters--it's only fair.
