At first glance, those plastic pumpkin buckets may seem like they can only be used for kids to tote candy around on Halloween night, but hear us out. There are so many smart and stunning ways to use them in your home this fall, and all they need is a little DIY TLC. Here you'll find easy and clever ways to use them everywhere from your front porch to your backyard.
Make this DIY planter look even more festive by filling it with orange and yellow mums.
Skip the messy Jack-o'-lanterns and light up your front yard for trick-or-treaters with this craft instead.
Get the tutorial at Crafty Morning.
Give your exterior lights some Halloween flair with this clever hack.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
This minimalistic pumpkin vase is the most elegant way to show off your favorite fall blooms.
Get the tutorial at A Diamond in the Stuff.
Some punchy patterns and fabric flowers can turn your typical pail into a pretty costume accessory.
Get the tutorial at A Glimpse Inside.
All your neighbors will be impressed by this statement display, but little will they know, it's so easy to make.
Get the tutorial at Tried and True Blog.
This canvas-covered pumpkin is perfect to display all autumn, as it works for both Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Get the tutorial at Bread Booze Bacon.
Round up some teeny pumpkin pails and use them to dress up a tabletop at your next dinner party.
Get the tutorial at Oleander + Palm.
You'll love using this chalkboard-painted vessel to hold candy year after year.
Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.
Use paper patterned with flowers, bumblebees, or anything else that inspires you to cover a plastic pumpkin.
Get the tutorial at PMQ for Two.