Dollar Tree Galvanized Bucket Makeover

I decorated a Dollar Tree metal bucket with a wall decal and had a lovely home decor accessory to brighten my home in minutes.

Elegant, inexpensive and in bulk, this craft be used to make customized party favors or centerpieces. Check out the step by step details.

Yesterday it rained.

A lot.

And it was a good thing.

Not because we needed it, it's actually been a pretty wet summer around here.

But I needed it.

You see when it's nice outside, I want to be outside.

Sunshine and vitamin D...walks on the beach. You get the picture.

And while all that lovely time spent in the great outdoors is wonderful, it leaves me with little time inside, to craft.

So with the raindrops falling hard during most of the afternoon, I dug into my supply closet and got busy.

My goal was to start creating decor for fall.

Upcycling some old pumpkins and tending to a few thrift items in need of a little love.

And I did all of those things.

However.

Between the rain and the first day of autumn arriving this weekend, I decided to spend a few quick minutes making one last flower craft.

To hold onto that sunshiny feeling just a bit longer. You know, being an summer girl and all.

Have you seen these little buckets?


Every time I go into Dollar Tree they're staring me in the face. 

While I'm a big fan of small metal vases, I wasn't sure about that rope, but sometime last year, in a buying frenzy, I brought one home.

Although, that didn't change anything. I still wasn't in love with it and couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it.

Then yesterday, with all my supplies scattered across the kitchen floor, it came to me.

Over the last decade one of my favorite DIYs has been making wooden signs with wall decals. So whenever I pop into Dollar Tree, I grab a few, since they have a great selection.


Now, except for the bedding I bought last year, I don't have any pink in my house, but I when I saw these large, bright flower decals, I had to have them.

Like that bucket, though, I was at a loss when I tried to come up with something to make with them. Something that I'd actually use.

Then they ended up on the table next to one another and immediately, I knew these two misfits would make a perfect pair.

And they did. In minutes.

I simply peeled the heavy paper flower away from its backing and stuck it on the small galvanized tub.


To make sure it would stay in place permanently, I coated it with Dixie Belle's satin clear coat.

You can use Mod Podge, I just like the Dixie Belle product better.


It's much more expensive, but it's a furniture grade sealer, works on everything from wood and metal to fabric and it doesn't smell or bother my allergies, so for me, it's been worth the price.

I also used a brush from Dollar Tree.

It's honestly one of the best brushes I've ever had and the price is ridiculous. I need to go back and buy 10 more.

The last step in this quick process was to make sure there were no wrinkles or bubbles forming.


To do that, I slipped my hand inside a baggie and used my fingers to press and smooth the flower.

Once it was dry, I placed a faux plant from Ikea inside and set it on my nightstand.


Adding another pop of pink to brighten my bedroom.

And join the other flowers in the room.


Helping to keep that summer feeling in this space.

All year long.

😉

Before you go, I just wanted to say that this craft is inexpensive enough to use on a much larger scale.

The buckets and the wall flowers are $1.25 each. The flower stickers come on a sheet of 6. That means you could make six pots for under ten bucks.

And their uses are endless. They'd make great table decorations when filled with flowers or beautiful party favors when filled with trinkets.

Think bridal or baby showers, weddings, Sweet 16 celebrations, graduations, communions, etc.


If the flower doesn't work for your theme, all you need to do is swap it out for another sticker at Dollar Tree or make your own. 

How easy is that?

What would you use them for?

Happy Crafting, Friends!