Get ready to draw the sweetest trick-or-treat surprise! In this easy tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a cartoon candy bucket with a happy face and a pile of yummy treats inside. This step-by-step Halloween drawing is perfect for kids and beginners. It’s fun, festive, and full of personality – just like your favorite bucket of candy!

Final colored drawing of a cute cartoon candy bucket, happy-faced and filled with colorful candies for Halloween fun.

What You Need:

A pencil
An eraser
A black marker (for outlining)
Coloring tools (crayons, markers, or colored pencils)
Drawing paper

Step by Step Candy Bucket Drawing Instructions

Step 1 – Draw the Handle and Side Clips

Step 1 of how to draw a candy bucket – sketching the upside-down 'U' shaped handle and oval clips.

Start with a large upside-down “U” shape near the top of your paper. Add an oval on each end – these are the clips where the handle connects to the bucket.

Step 2 – Draw the Bucket Shape

Step 2 of drawing a candy bucket – outlining the main round body of the bucket below the handle.

Under the handle, draw a big round shape like a pumpkin or bowl. Connect both clip ovals to the bottom of the bucket with a smooth curve.

Step 3 – Add the Face

Step 3 of sketching a candy bucket for beginners – adding two round eyes and a big smiling jack-o'-lantern mouth.

Draw two round eyes in the upper middle area of the bucket. Then, sketch a big smiling mouth below with a few square-shaped missing teeth – like a cute jack-o’-lantern!

Step 4 – Start Filling It with Candy

Step 4 of step-by-step candy bucket sketch – drawing the first large patterned candy inside the bucket.

Begin with one big candy at the top left of the bucket. It can be egg-shaped with fun patterns like stripes or swirls.

Step 5 – Add More Treats

Step 5 of easy candy bucket drawing steps – adding various shapes of candies to fill the bucket top.

Now draw more candies filling the top of the bucket. Mix shapes like round ones, wrapped pieces, and tiny dotted treats to make it look super full and fun.

Step 6 – Complete the Top with Final Candy Details

Step 6 of simple candy bucket drawing tutorial – finishing with a large spiral lollipop on the right.

Finish your bucket by adding a big spiral lollipop or swirl candy on the right side. Now your treat bucket is bursting with sweetness!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I change the candy types?
Yes! Add chocolate bars, gummy worms, or even candy corn – whatever you love most.

What colors should I use to color it?
Try orange or purple for the bucket, and use bright, varied colors for the candies to make them pop.

Is this good for Halloween cards or crafts?
Absolutely! You can draw this on greeting cards, trick-or-treat bags, or coloring pages.

Can I turn it into a character?
Yes! Add arms, legs, or a costume to your candy bucket to make it even more fun.

Printable Drawing Tutorials

Download Printable How to draw a candy bucket Drawing Tutorials

You Did It!

Way to go! You just drew a super sweet and cheerful Halloween candy bucket. Doesn’t it look like it’s ready for trick-or-treating? Now go ahead and color it in, decorate it with stickers, or draw even more candy buckets with different faces. Keep creating and have a blast – your art is a real treat!

How to Draw a Cute Candy Bucket Step by Step – Fun Halloween Art for Kids