Friday, October 05, 2007

Buckets of Fun!

I got these adorable little buckets at the Dollar Tree. And yes, I just recently purchased them. Nothing I had in a drawer for a long time and just ran across. It's an item you can still find in the store. Better run now!! They may go fast after you see what you can do with them. These are in the bridal section. Not my choice of uses for them but that's just me!!! I saw them and a some stamps immediately came to mind. I went in the store to pick up a plastic container and I just happened to go down that aisle only because the aisle I wanted to go down was very congested with shoppers. I think I need a pair of blinders so I can stay focused on my shopping!!! LOL Anyway, I only picked up one package of them and went home to play!

I stamped my design on tissue paper using Staz-on black ink. Then I colored it in with markers. I cut the design out making sure I was no more than 1/4 inch from the edge. I didn't want the tissue paper to be visible. I adhered the tissue paper onto the bucket with Crystal Effects that I put on with a paint brush. I covered the design with more Crystal Effects and then sprinkled it with the 5 mm clear micro no hole beads. These are the same beads you'd use for the decorative beaded pens. I set them aside to dry. Now that they are dry I will tie a bow on the handle and make them even cuter!!!

This was very difficult to take a picture of. The beads kept reflecting on the flash. I should have taken the photo outside in the daylight but today we had rain!! Maybe I'll try a new photo tomorrow outside and see what I get. For a closer view just click on the photo. The beads give the bucket a frosty look but yet allows you to see the design. You can whip up a bunch of these in no time. The most time consuming part of this project is waiting for the Crystal Effects to dry. Best to just do them and tie the bows on the next day. The buckets cost you under $.40 to make. Nice profit margin on them if you're looking for a fast money maker at a craft fair. These are also great for party favors, Halloween Gifts, Hostess Gifts, Customer Appreciation Gifts, Halloween Gifts, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Parties and the list goes on!!! You could even hang them from the Christmas tree as an ornament!!


Thank you for stopping by,
Wanda

11 comments:

  1. How cute! I just love that idea! Loving all the bling too! TFS {smiles}

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  2. Anonymous6:21 PM

    Oh my gosh, these are just too cute for words! I wish I could "see" items to stamp on like that. Sometimes my mind just doesn't work like that. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Fabulous Wanda! I love the one with the candy corn!

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  4. Very cute Wanda! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  5. Oh goodness, those are too darn cute! I'll have to make these for my daughters class during the holiday parties! What a cute treat that would make. :) Thanks for sharing that!!! :)

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  6. Oh these are just adorable. Please do not put on blinders when shopping, we will miss out on such great projects!

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  7. Very cute, Wanda. What a great idea!

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  8. Anonymous10:26 AM

    Those are adorable! I LOVE your blog!

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  9. WOW love these -- merry & bright is the perfect stamp set for these.

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  10. Anonymous9:56 PM

    I had bought some earlier, went back and bought more not knowing what I should do with them,just thought they were cute and I might just might need them someday...thanks for the ideas.

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  11. These are great - I blew the picture up and was able to see all the beads perfectly. They ar eadorable! I can't imagine why they would be in the bridal section though - I wouldn't want them at my wedding!! LOL They will be een cuter filled!
    P.S. How was the hot tub?
    Dorothy

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