Kids CraftsNo. 8629 · The 2026 edition
Halloween care package - PUMPKIN filled with candy MAILED - NO BOX
Surprise someone with a pumpkin filled with candy and gifts – no box needed!
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These DIY Halloween care packages use cheap pumpkin buckets as custom mailers. Fill them with treats and novelty items, seal with tape, and send via Priority Mail for a fun, festive surprise.
You'll need
Directions
- Pick up some pumpkin buckets; for example, they cost $1 each at HEB.
- Load them up with Halloween treats and novelties like socks, tattoo arm sleeves, press-on nails, zombie bath sets, glow necklaces, lip pops, pumpkin tattoos, greeting cards, witch fingers, and plenty of candy.
- Find a bowl that matches the pumpkin's opening in size.
- Trace the bowl onto the pumpkin top and cut out notches. If you're using a green bowl, tape it on first for better visibility.
- Cut along the notches with an exacto knife; don't worry about being perfect—you can tweak the fit later.
- Make the notches a little longer so they slide inside the pumpkin easily.
- Write 'Happy Halloween' on the top where the address would normally go.
- Seal the pumpkin closed with packing tape.
- Stick Priority Mail labels onto the back of the pumpkin.
- Mail it via Priority service; postage will be between $8.20 and $11.20 depending on weight.
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