Purim is the perfect time to get creative, and this year, why not take your mishloach manot to the next level?
Dressing up Bartenura cans to match your Purim theme is simple, fun, and a fantastic way to involve your kids in the festivities.
Bartenura cans are convenient at the perfect price point per can and for their single-serving size, already making them perfect for gift-giving. Add a little creativity, and they become mini masterpieces and can even reflect your Purim theme.
The best part? You can use these ideas exactly as shown (templates are included) or let them serve as inspiration for your own creations.
Match the cans to your family’s costumes, your Purim theme, or even the personalities of the people you’re giving them to. With a little imagination, each can becomes a unique, themed centerpiece.
Using Bartenura cans also adds a touch of class while keeping the presentation fun and playful. It’s the perfect balance. Elegant enough to give to your kid's rebbe or teacher, yet festive and creative enough for friends, neighbors, and family. However you choose to style them, these dressed-up cans are sure to make your mishloach manot stand out.
Below is each theme with links and printable downloads.
Police Theme
The sharp-looking policeman is paired with Tuscanini’s Milano chocolate. An upscale treat with a sleek, refined style, it's a crowd-pleaser that all ages can enjoy.
Police hat:
Baker Theme
The baker is paired with this beautiful chocolate cookie bark. With its elegant look, it feels just as special as it tastes—and is a treat everyone is sure to be excited to receive.
Baker hat:
Recipe:
Fireman Theme
The brave fireman is paired with fiery hot Doritos, a perfect, playful match for the theme. With bold heat and big flavor, it’s a fun pairing that brings just the right spark to this mishloach manot.
Fireman hat:
Clown Theme
Step right up for some Purim fun! The cheerful clown is paired with colorful Heaven & Earth taffies. Their bright colors and delicious flavors make them the perfect match for this playful theme, adding color, sweetness, and extra joy to the mishloach manos. They’re fun, tasty, and bring the whole look together.
Cowboy Theme
The cowboy is paired with delicious beef jerky from Old Williamsburg—a perfectly fitting snack for the Wild West theme. It’s hearty, flavorful, and adds a fun, authentic touch that makes this mishloach manot both playful and satisfying.
Cowboy hat:
Construction Worker Theme
The construction worker is paired with Conettos—adorable little “cones” filled with creamy chocolate. It’s the perfect match: fun, playful, and beautifully on theme, making this mishloach manot both eye-catching and delicious.
Construction hat:
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Wow such talent! So neat and classy!
Such a cute idea! I love the pictures!
Wow love it! each one is so creative and neat!
Any ideas for a sailor theme?