How in the world did this battered old white bucket with the goofy looking rainbow trout painted on it’s side make it’s way into the moving van and travel all the way across the country with us? When we were feverishly trying to lighten the load by selling and giving away things of value (like all of my thrifted furniture that was slated for makeover – TEARS) how did this silly bucket make the cut?
Perhaps we’ll never know the answer to that question unless maybe, just maybe, it was destined for some purpose all along. With Christmas right around the corner and some of the prettiest pinecones I’ve ever seen just waiting to be displayed, I took a little walk out to the garage where said bucket jumped right out at me and begged for a makeover. With a lumpy bottom (Hmmm, sounds familiar) from the water that froze in it one winter when it was the dog dish, this little bucket wasn’t worth much.
Being transformationally inclined I pounded out the dents in the bottom so it would no longer tip sideways. Then I printed off this free chalkboard art that I found on Pinterest.
That and a bottle of Mod Podge gave this old bucket new purpose in life!
I applied some Mod Podge to the bucket, carefully applied the chalkboard art, then sealed it with a little more Mod Podge over the top. Piece of cake right?
It’s the perfect thing to hold my pinecones and a few sprigs of berries.
And these are the most perfect pinecones I’ve ever seen, collected on Tybee Island this Fall.
I’ve pinned some of my favorite free printables and also some tutorials for drawing your own chalkboard art to my Chalkboard Art board on Pinterest which you can find right HERE.
Baby, it IS getting cold outside, even here in South Carolina. It is the perfect weather for enjoying an evening by the fire and the beauty of another Old Thing made New.
Blessings,
TheDIYShowoff, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, NiftyThriftyThings, SilverPenniesSundays, SundaysAtHome, RusticAndRefined, Spiritual Sundays, Sunday Stillness
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
Love it, Patti!
When we used to spend a lot of time in the Carolina’s, I would just drool over those fantastic pine cones, and yes….I know Tybee Island is in Georgia, but different areas of the South have varying pine trees which in turn yield varying cones……well, duh! you say….hahaha, but my point is that they are so unlike the pine cones we have around here and they captured my heart. You are so fortunate to have been transplanted to an area rich in so many wonderful things! Bless your heart….* 😉
This is a cute idea….going into my someday-I’m-gonna-do-that-file.
Blessings, Miz Patti
Well, cold outside would not be a message that would work for me, but I love your bucket and might just have to try that method to get a graphic on one of my old buckets.
Love your bucket. No I know what to do with y beat up one that doesn’t hold water.
Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday,
Bev
This turned out great! I recently did my FIRST project using modge podge… and now I am obsessed!
A cute idea. Love it with pinecones in it. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Funny how stuff sticks around:) I <3 your bucket<3 I have an old bucket just like this one that I've got to try this with! Pinned
This is wonderful. I love using the old to make new!
Patti,
L O V E your fishing bucket turned Christmas Bucket, dear friend!!!
I have a friend whom recently moved from her home of 27 years to a downsize town home.
She told at our Circle meeting when she opened the first box at her new home, she asked her husband,
“Why did we pack these”??? He had no clue. Her response, “Start a new pile for the Thrift Shop!!!”
Your post reminded me of the “funny” things we do when preparing for a move!!!
Glad this little bucket made the journey with you!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Your bucket is fabulous! So clever! I don’t have a cool bucket that’s survived all our moves, but I have a bunch of Charlotte, NC pinecones that I REFUSE to get rid of …. even moved them overseas and back !
Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Love this project! What a wonderful item to add to your winter decor!