I’m co-hosting a baby shower for my sister-in-law next weekend. In addition to bringing some yummies, one of my responsibilities is adding handmade decorations to the mix. I stumbled across little white pails in the wedding aisle at the craft store and thought they were too stinkin' cute to pass up. If you'd like to make your own buckets, look ahead for the directions. If you're thinking "sure, that's great, but I don't have a baby shower coming up", try one of these alternate ideas:
Valentine’s Day - Pink and red with stamped hearts
Birthday party - Primary colors and a number stamp
Bedroom décor – use bedroom colors and stamp your child’s name (one letter on each circle)
Add
table numbers or
placecards to your next party.
Stamp prices and use in your
craft sale booth.
SuppliesPlease note that these directions are for making 5 pails. Adjust supplies and directions if making a greater quantity.2” scalloped circle punch
1 ½ ” circle punch
Cardstock in white and one other color (you will use less than half a sheet of each)
Ribbon – three colors in assorted widths up to ¼”
Stamps & ink
Mini metal pails {I used
these.}
scissors
glue
3 wooden barbeque skewers (mine were 10” long and 1/8” thick)
flat floral marbles
Step 1:
Punch ten scalloped circles from your colored paper and ten plain circles from your white paper. Using glue, attach a white circle to the center of each scalloped circle.
Step 2:
Stamp your image in the center of each white circle. If using a variety of images, be sure to stamp them in pairs.
Step 3:
{If you are using a variety of images, be sure to glue matching images together in this step.}
Dot glue around the circumference of the back of one scalloped circle, leaving a ½” opening at the bottom. In this step, it is important to check the image on the reverse side of the scallop to make sure you are leaving the actual bottom unglued. Otherwise, your image will be upside down on the final product. Attach the matching scallop (again watching the direction of the image).
Step 4:
Cut fifteen pieces of ribbon from each of your spools (45 pieces total). My ribbon pieces varied in length from 2.5” to 6”. Then, tie nine random ribbon pieces onto each pail handle. I used double knots to keep the ribbon secure. You are, of course, welcome to cut and tie more - - the more ribbon you add, the fuller the look will be.
Step 5:
{Check that your scalloped circles have dried before completing this step.}
Cut each dowel in half. Carefully insert the dowel into the opening you left unglued in step 3. Repeat for each scalloped circle until finished.
Step 6:
Fill the pail with floral marbles (I prefer the flat style). Stick the dowel into the center of the marbles.
VOILA! Spread these adorable, little buckets around your party for some added color and cuteness.
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