Gobblin’ Gus

Gobblin' Gus – photo 1

When Danni at Silo Hill Farms made caramel corn, she placed it in the cutest polka dot container! (She is a total genius with containers. Check out this Spooky Tool Box !)

So when I made her recipe with my twist it HAD to have a fun container.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 2

Meet Gus. Gobblin’ Gus! I love his wacky teeth!

Gobblin' Gus – photo 3

Gus began with a clean container that used to hold organic coconut oil. There is a sandwich bag taped around the top and then tucked inside the plastic jar to ensure NO PAINT is accidentally sprayed inside.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 4

Packing tape secures the sandwich bag tucked inside the jar.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 5

Next, round stickers were placed for eyes. Torn address labels were used for his teeth. For some reason, I really wanted Gus to have crazy teeth.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 6

Next a couple coats of purple spray paint were applied to the jar and gray was applied to the lid.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 7

Using a black paint pen, his eyes and mouth were outlined and his eyebrows and nose were drawn!

Gobblin' Gus – photo 8

Googly eyes were attached using scrap book adhesive dots.

Gobblin' Gus – photo 9

Gus was filled with The Best Caramel Corn Recipe EVER!

Gobblin' Gus – photo 10

I love how the caramel corn looks kind of like brains and that his teeth are all sorts of goofy!

Gobblin' Gus – photo 11

Adding plastic wrap and a gift tag, Gobblin’ Gus was a welcome gift for new neighbors! They loved him and the caramel corn!

I think the same idea could be used for all kinds of fun containers! What would you make with a clear container and some spray paint?

I’d love to hear all about it! -Marci