I am a sucker for fun and pretty looking ways to hold and store things, not to mention inventive ways to dress up a gift. Gift wrapping that can be used as much as the gift itself is a win-win!
I am especially fond of these lovelies from The MacBeth Collection:
Seriously adorable, yes? I mean, if I got a gift in one of these, it would have to be like, chocolate diamonds or something for me to be more jazzed by it than the bucket!
Over the holidays, a friend of mine brought me a bottle of wine in a tall bucket similar to this:
Super cute, and she even attached a sparkly Christmas ornament to it to finish it off.
Sooo, I got to thinking that I should be able to make one of these myself, with a little help from my friends...
I am an admitted Modge Podge Virgin. I bought it a long time ago, and it had been sitting in my craft closet. Patiently waiting.
I started by semi-figuring out how to cut the fabric to fit around my mini-bucket. I decided to start very small, in case I screwed it up needed to hone my Modge Podge skills.
Really, the trickiest part to the whole thing was the fabric measurement and cutting it to size. Mainly because the bucket handle got in the way. So, in case you're wondering why I don't have a tutorial, it's because I was clueless embracing the learning process.
So, I put a coat of Modge Podge on the bucket and then wrapped the fabric around it, cutting notches where the annoying bucket handles were and I used a razor to trim the fabric around the bottom. Several coats later... I had this!
I mean, how stinking cute is that? Sorry, I'm giving myself some serious snaps on this one. I love it. Perfect for a Valentine's Day gift!
Just when you thought it couldn't get any cuter. Pretty Bucket meet Cute Fabric Tag.
Did you even see that one coming?
So now, I'm stalking the house for my next Modge Podge victim...
Jenny
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awesome idea! i love macbeth but this is much more economical!
ReplyDeletefound you at tatertots and jello!
Super cute! And, looks very professional! Great job.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I did not see that coming..Way to DIY!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I just took some labels of off some tin cans. . .think I will do the same with those! Nicely done, girl.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I love metal buckets.
ReplyDeleteI did find really cheap buckets at Ikea without handles. :) The little ones were $.79 and big ones were less than $3.00. I've been using them for gifts, plants, pencil holders, etc since I got them home.
You did a great job with the fabric!
I love that! I've never used Modge Podge either, but this gives me hope! I saw your link at Tatertots and Jello.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is awesome! I've been in love with all the Macbeth buckets for a while now, but I never dreamed I would have buckets like that. I have got to try this! I know I'll be pulling my hair out over all the math, but it would be worth it in the end. =]
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Nice work! Your bucket is adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing it at my linky party :)
ReplyDeleteOh. My. SO CUTE!!!
ReplyDeleteFound you from the Lovely Crafty Home linky party
Really cute! I definitely need to do some Modge Podge projects!
ReplyDeleteSweet! And now you've acquired a Mod Podge addiction - lol!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI just bought a new can of mod podge, can't wait to get my hands on it this week!
XO
Kristin
what a simple and clever little project!!
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I've never used Mod Podge either but I just might had to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThis is so goosh darn caute!!! I want to this =D
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ReplyDeleteLAUREN
You are so funny. Next mod podge victim! Cute bucket.
ReplyDeleteThat bucket is too much for words, I really love it. I'm picturing what I could do like that...glad I found you :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome!! I'm still new to modge podge but this seems pretty simple. Following you from Tuesdays Creative Blog link party. Please stop by my blog when you can. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet transformation! Popped over from Today's Creative Blog - I'm your newest follower :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! Mod Podge is a great thing! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower :)
www.youngnester.blogspot.com
Really cute. Welcome to Mod Podge. You will never go back.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think buckets could be so pretty.
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