How to Make a Boo Basket for Friends and Neighbors - The Crafty Blog Stalker (2024)

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Spread Halloween cheer with a Boo Basket for friends and neighbors! Filled with treats and drinks, it's a spooktacular way to celebrate. Learn how to make one today! This post contains affiliate links.

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Halloween is creeping up on us, and I've got the perfect way to share some festive fun—Boo Baskets!

And guess what? You don't even need a storage basket; a simple paper gift bag works wonders too!

So, whether you're using a traditional basket or a cute gift bag, I've got you covered with a step-by-step guide to fill it with all kinds of Halloween goodies.

Ready to sprinkle a little magic around your neighborhood? Let's get started!

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Frankenstein Bag

Supplies Needed:

  • Green Bag
  • Cardstock (Black, White, and Purple)
  • Scissors
  • Circle Punches (2 inches and 1 ¾ inches)
  • Black Sharpie Marker
  • Black Ink Pad
  • Adhesive
  • 2 Black Buttons

If you don't have circle punches you can also cut circles out by hand with a pair of scissors.

Instructions:

Cut out a black strip of paper that is about 1.75 inches wide and as long as the width if the bag.

On this strip, freehand cut some triangle cut-outs along the bottom to create Frankenstein's hair.

Adhere to the bag.

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For the eyes, cut out two white circles (2 inches diameter) and two purple circles (1 ¾ inches diameter).

I inked the edges with black ink and then adhered them to the bag.

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To make the neck bolts, cut out a 2-inch black circle, cut it in half, and glue each half to a side of the bag.

Adhere black buttons to the eyes.

Then with a black marker, draw on the mouth along with a few stitches.

I just LOVE how it looks!

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BOO! Banner

Supplies Needed:

  • Cardstock (Green and Black)
  • String
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
  • Letters that Spell out Boo!

For the letters, I used some extra stickers I already had. You could use rub-ons, vinyl, or you could handwrite the letters.

Instructions:

Cut 4 green rectangles that measure 4x3 inches and 4 black strips of paper that measure ¾ x 3 inches.

Then just like with the hair on the Frankenstein bag, cut triangles into the black strips.

With scissors, cut from the corner to the point marked and repeat on the other side so you are left with a triangle pennant banner piece.

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Adhere the black strips onto the banner and add your letters to spell out Boo!

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Punch a hole in each corner then run your string through the banner - see how cute and easy that was to make?

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Put it all together and you have a fun BOO Bag that your neighbors are sure to love!

You've Been BOOed Neighbor Gift:

The boo basket I am giving my neighbor has a movie and snacks theme. I will fill it with treats, soda, cute cups, straws, a Halloween movie, and popcorn!

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I placed the soda cans in the bottom of the bag, followed by the Boo Banner, cups, popcorn, and the dvd.

Then topped it off with a bag full of Halloween candy!

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Everything turned out so cute! This Halloween basket has a little something for both the adults and the kids.

I had so much fun making this that BOO-ing my neighbors is going to become a fun Halloween tradition.

More Boo Basket Ideas:

There is no exact when it comes to the trend of Boo Baskets. Simply think of what the recipients might like, with a theme of Halloween.

It doesn't need to be expensive either. Try shopping at Dollar Tree or the Target Dollar Spot for inexpensive options.

Dollar Store Halloween toys are a great option instead of bags of candy if you are worried about food allergies.

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How to Make a Boo Basket for Friends and Neighbors

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  • Summer Rumsey

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  • Gift Wrapping
  • Gifts
  • Halloween

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October 12, 2023

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  1. Allison Waken

    SO cute! I love the addition of the banner, what a fun BOO kit! [client]

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  2. Maria

    This is so cute im gonna do this for my friend and a voworker. Love it!!

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  3. Theresa @DearCreatives

    I need to make some boo bags. So adorable. Pinned & shared.

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  4. Brooke @ Blushing Noir

    I've never heard of this! What a fabulous idea!!!!

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  5. Stephanie Louise Telford

    This is such a cute idea!

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  6. Kristie

    Such a cute idea! I love the Frankenstein bag.

    Reply

  7. Ashley

    We need more neighbors so I could do this! We only have one on our street that's here all year

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  8. Kendra

    Such a fun idea!

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  9. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

    I love the idea of these boo kits! I so want to do one for my neighbor. 🙂

    Reply

  10. Krystal

    This is such a fun idea. We will be booing some friends. Thanks for sharing

    Reply

  11. Carly

    This is such a cute idea! I love it!

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  12. Tianna

    such an adorable idea! I love the frankenstein face on here - too cute!

    Reply

  13. Jamie

    Those are adorable!! What a great gift for my neighbor's son!! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply

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How to Make a Boo Basket for Friends and Neighbors - The Crafty Blog Stalker (2024)

FAQs

How do you make a good boo basket? ›

Fill a basket with Halloween toys, coloring books and crayons, glow sticks, play dough, puzzles, and balloons. Create some fun with a craft kit or gather materials to complete any of these easy, fun Halloween and fall projects — don't forget to include the directions!

How do you make a boo bucket? ›

Here's how to create your own Boo Baskets full of gifts this month:
  1. Find a festive basket, bucket, or bag to fill with treats.
  2. Print out a “You've Been Boo'd” sign to tape to the front of the basket. ...
  3. Fill the basket with an assortment of Halloween treats for your recipients.

Where is the best place to make a boo basket? ›

If you're looking for some inspiration for your Boo Basket, look no further than Target! They have all of the items you need to create a Boo-tiful surprise! Here are some of our suggestions for an awesomely spooky Boo Basket for your kids!

How do you make a fall gift basket? ›

What are some popular fall-themed items to include in a gift basket?
  1. Pumpkin spice candle.
  2. Warm and cozy socks.
  3. Seasonal teas or coffee blends.
  4. A cozy throw blanket.
  5. Assorted nuts and dried fruit.
Dec 7, 2023

How do you boo someone? ›

Booing people begins with a selfless gesture and spreads (if done properly) like a delightful plague. The most common booing method is to prepare delicious treats and goodies in a bag (or box) — complete with a “you've been booed” note — that is then sneakily dropped off to a friend or neighbor.

What is a Boo bag? ›

A boo is an anonymous goodie bag that you leave on someone's front doorstep. It could be a neighbor, a friend, someone from church or anyone else you want to surprise with something sweet. But the point is to be discreet and encourage folks to pass on the “boo” to a new person.

Can I buy a boo bucket? ›

How can I get a Boo Bucket? You can get your hands on a Boo Bucket by ordering a Happy Meal at your local McDonald's. The Happy Meal options include; a hamburger or chicken nuggets with a side of fries or apple slices, and a drink of your choice.

How to make a mommy gift basket? ›

It's easy to make your very own gift basket to give to a new mom. Making sure that it's filled with useful tools and gifts is so important. Some of my favorite things to include are snacks, nursing essentials like a breastfeeding pillow, a baby carrier and small activities to help mom pass time during their recovery.

What is a boo basket for adults? ›

But just in case you haven't, a boo basket is, well, a basket full of seasonal goodies (though they can also house items like beauty products and books that aren't necessarily seasonal). This can include anything from blankets and candles to candy, cozy socks, plushies, and way more.

What is a boo basket Mcdonald's? ›

What comes in a Boo Bucket Happy Meal? Restaurant goers an app users alike ordering a Happy Meal can receive the choice of a 4-piece chicken nuggets, a 6-piece chicken nuggets or a hamburger for the entree. The meal includes french fries, apple slices and milk. Substitutions vary by store.

How to make a candy basket for Halloween? ›

Using an ordinary white tote drawstring bag, use a marker or pencil to draw spiderweb outlines all over. Then have your kids go over these lines with glitter paint to make the ultimate spooky candy basket! If you really want to take it to the next level, glue some small plastic spiders to the webs.

What is the trend in Boo baskets? ›

Popularised via a TikTok hashtag with almost 400m views, a boo basket is a collection of Halloween treats stored inside an oversized hamper. There are sweets and chocolate in there, naturally, but there are also mugs, candles, teddy bears and ornaments themed around the spooky season.

What comes in a Mcdonald's Boo basket? ›

You can get a Boo Bucket by placing a Happy Meal order either in the restaurant or through the app. There are three different options to choose from for entrees including Chicken McNuggets, a hamburger or cheeseburger with a side of fries or apple slices and a drink.

What does a burr basket contain? ›

Q: What should I put in a burr basket? A: You can put in anything you'd like! Some popular items include cozy socks, hot cocoa mix, scented candles, plush blankets, and tasty treats. Get creative and personalize it for the recipient's tastes.

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