Saturday, June 28, 2014

Paint Your Old Buckets

Hello and Happy Weekend Sweets, if you have been following me for a while you know that I am 
a sucker for old buckets. This time of year I love to use them for my flowers outside. 
I wanted to "cutify" them a bit, so I got out some paint. 


This bucket got painted with white polka dots 
to compliment the white Adirondack chairs. 
For the Polka Dots I used  "foam dabbers" in a couple of different sizes. 
This one got black polka-dots . I can't decide if I like the white 
or black polka dots better?
ohhhh and the cutest bucket of all now belongs to 
our Bunny. It got turned into a "Bunny Snack Bar", 
planted with a yummy peppermint plant..LOL
I used a stencil for the "Bunny Bar" letters. 
The black letters got covered with tiny 
white polka dots. I used cookie cutters 
to trace the bunny and heart.
While hanging out on the back porch 
waiting for Bugsy to discover the 
peppermint plant, I took these pics........
uhhhh, wrong critter passing by...
And I want to share a new goodie I found.
Remember my little Outdoor Beverage Station ?
Well I found the perfect "food dome" at 
World Market for it. LOVE IT!
Thanks so much for visiting me! 
Please come back soon.
XOXOXO
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54 comments:

  1. So cute - and what a lucky bunny to have his own bar! Jane

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  2. Christine, I will say, they are cute. I like the white dots to go with the chairs and band on the inverted barrel. So cute are your house. Blessings to all, xoxo,Susie

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  3. Today I planted my last flower in a bucket. That is number 7, I'm a bucket gal too. But mine all look blah, I needed a visual on something cute and simple to dress them up. Thanks!

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  4. What a cute idea. I like the polka-dots on your buckets. That's a great way to make them stand out.

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  5. I love painted buckets, and polka dots! These look great~and I always love seeing your critters :)
    Jenna

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  6. Your buckets are so cute. Love your bunny. We had one almost like yours when the kids were young. It used to play with the cat. :)
    Bev

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  7. You are so creative! I really love the bunny bar bucket and I'm sure your bunny does too! : )

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  8. Cute buckets. I love your bunny

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  9. Darling! I love the picture of you bunny and turtle!

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  10. Stopping by from Merry Monday's...I love this idea. So adorable! I would love it if you could stop by Wonderful Wednesday's Blog Hop and share. The party starts at 7pm EST. Hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Shari
    http://puregracefarms.com/2014/06/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-79/

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  11. Visiting from the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop - love these buckets! Especially the one with the black polka dots!! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Visiting from Work It Wednesday Blog Hop - I love your buckets - they are so cute. Now I just have to go out and find me some old ones ... Cathy

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  13. Your bunny is so cute! Love your pots, what a fun way to decorate, pinning this! Now following on Bloglovin', have a great day. :)

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  14. Darling as always, Christine! Those polka dot buckets are adorbs!
    Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I'm featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
    ~ Megin of VMG206


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  15. Love this idea! I love the beverage tray, too. I saw some trays for water heaters in Home Depot that would make a good substitute.

    I would love for you to share this project with my readers at my Fabulously Frugal Thursday linky party! http://www.alifeinbalance.net/fabulously-frugal-thursday-linky-party-74/

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  16. Such a cute idea! Love the oolka dots -thanks for sharing -Jennifer

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  17. Very cute idea...and your bunny is too cute!

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  18. Super cute! I wonder if you could add chalk board paint and make a label. I love this fun idea!

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  19. Love the Bunny Bar. Such a great idea!!

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  20. love the buckets and your tortoise and rabbit make me smile.Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. ♥

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  21. I have some old buckets and tin pots that could do with some sprucing up, and I love your idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  22. So cute and creative! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog hop!!

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  23. Bunny is just too cute as are those buckets! It's probably a good thing that there isn't a World Market anywhere around here. Gordman's is opening on the 17th of this month and I'm tempted to be one of those people that camp out overnight to be the first in line. My family would really think I've gone over the edge, LOL!! Have a fun and relaxing holiday!

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  24. I have a bunch of old buckets left from my daughters wedding. I never thought to paint them. These are so cute. I LOVE the Bunny Bar. What a hoot. I could plant some catnip in one and make it a kitten bar. LOL Very clever and pretty.

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  25. Love it! Great idea! I can't wait to try it.

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  26. Christine - as usual, you have the cutest ideas! Love the bunny bar - and seriouly? The bunny and the turtle "racing" LOL! How funny and cute! Thank you so much for sharing at Merry Monday Linky! We LOVE having you! See you again Sunday 6pm PST! x Julia

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  27. Another awesome job. And the bunny pic always seals the deal for me!

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  28. Bunny is going to love it's new little snack bar. The new food dome is fabulous! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Love the buckets!! Thanks for sharing at our Motivational Monday party!

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  30. LOVE THIS! Featuring at GardenUp green on Tuesdays with a twist - Hope you stop by to link up! -Carole

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  31. Super cute! Love the personal touches you add to them! Your pets are adorable! Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time!
    Emily & Erin

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  32. As usual the bunny stills the show!!! Thank you for sharing on Four Seasons Blog Hop.

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  33. I love this idea, it's sometimes just a little, simple thing like dots that liven something up. Love the Bunny Bar too, of course :)
    Thank you for sharing this at the History & Home link party. Take care, Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  34. Cute idea! Pinned! Thank you for linking with Home Sweet Home!

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  35. Bunny bar- this is just too cute :-D
    Beautiful decor!
    xx
    Mila
    milawayable@gmail.com

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  36. This fun post is being featured on my blog as part of Tuesdays with a Twist blog hop! If you wanted to grab a featured button then please stop by my blog: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2014/07/time-to-link-up-tuesdays-with-twist.html - thanks so much!
    Angie

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  37. Stopping by to let you know I have featured your fabulous post today on the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop (Tues 7PM EST).
    Blessings,
    Shari
    http://puregracefarms.com/2014/07/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-81/

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  38. What cute repurposed pails! Thanks for linking up with us at the Be.You.Tiful Link Party!

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  39. I highlighted you tonight in centerpiece Wednesday :) http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/07/centerpiece-wednesday.html

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  40. great idea with the polka dots on the pails. and I love your bunny, so cute. And his little turtle friend! thanks for following me; I'm following you as well.

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  41. I love these old metal buckets too!! I planted some flowers in a few of mine this year but they died so quickly! I think net round I need to punch some holes in the bottom so that the water can actually drain out when we have torrential downpours!

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  42. I <3 the polkadots! Pinned and new follow:)

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  43. This is such a cute upgrade to the metal buckets! Polka dots for the win!

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  44. CUTE!!! I love the white spots personally :) but they are all great!
    Thanks for sharing at What You Wish Wednesday… can't wait to read more!

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  45. eeeenyie meeniiiiee minnnyyy moe, which bucket will I pick of them all? Can't decide, maybe the bunny bar, so cute, you have such an incredible imagination. Do you rush home from work with ideas to make cute stuff?
    Your bunny is so cuddly looking. Not sure what our chickens or cat would think of a bunny. Cat is afraid of chickens, who'da thunk it? Seems like more critters we get the more I want. Let's see, how about a pygmy goat?
    Now where can I find some metal buckets? Where did you find that galvanized tray? I've been wanting one but ones I do find are ridiculously priced. Have wonderful week

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    1. ohhh you can find them at antique stores, but they might be a bit on the spendy side. The best is if you can find a spring bazaar in your area with local vendors. You should not have to pay more than 20 Dollars for an old bucket like that......HUGS
      Chrisitne

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  46. Hi Christine, thank you for sharing on Friday Features this week, I always like to come back and visit the bugsy. These buckets are such great additions, love the bunny bar bucket :)

    Have a great weekend!
    Karren
    Hugs

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  47. AWW this is such a great ideas and your bunny is just too cute. its making me bunny broody ... if thats even a thing lol

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  48. I LOVE these buckets! Thank you for linking up to Talk DIY to Me!

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