DIY Cereal Box Stencil Halloween Candy Tote Bags

Update a classic fabric tote with easy-to-make stencils and sponge painting with this tutorial from Parents Magazine. Make these adorable tote bags and reuse them for years to come!

What You’ll Need:

• Fabric tote (get at any art supply store such as JoAnn’s or Michaels)
• Fabric paint
• Stencil brush or sponge
• Cereal box
• Crafts knife and cutting mat
• Masking tape

Directions:

1. Cut one of the largest rectangles out from your cereal box.
2. Either you or your child can sketch jack-o’-lantern shaped faces onto the box. Using a craft knife, an adult will now cut out the jack-o’-lantern shapes on a cutting mat.
3. Next, tape your rectangle template with the faces cut out onto the fabric bag. Have your child dab on the paint using a stencil brush or sponge painting it as evenly colored as possible. You could also use the end of a sponge paint roller. NOTE: The trick to getting the paint on neatly is to hold the brush or sponge end perpendicular to the surface.
4. Let dry fully for at least 12 hours (overnight would be best). To be safe, spray with waterproofing spray and then can be used in any Halloween weather for many years to come!