Monday, January 17, 2011

Stenciled Galvanized Bucket


I had a couple of old, galvanized buckets lying around and I have been wanting to make them over for a while.  My house number is five and I put this bucket on my front porch.  I originally had planned to stencil this one and put a mini pine tree in it to add some decoration to my porch for Christmas.  Unfortunately, I just never got to it in time for Christmas.

I started by cleaning up this old, galvanized metal bucket.

   

I love these little boxwood, topiary trees and their little pots, but they were badly root bound and in need of a transplant.  I transplanted one of them into a large plastic liner and put it inside the galvanized bucket.  I covered the top with moss to hide the liner.  




I already had the wreath stencil that I made for this project.  I just cut out a new stencil for the No. 5. 


The tree might be a little small for this bucket, but it will grow and I can always switch it out because it is not planted directly in the bucket.




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39 comments:

Deborah said...

Love this Amanda!!
It looks lovely stencilled...and your little tree is perfect.

Deborah xoxo

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

It is beautiful! You did such a perfect stenciling job. I really stink at stencils. Mine never turn out so nice and clean looking. Wonderful job!

Unknown said...

Love It. I want one!!!You really are creative with everthing you touch!

Emily said...

I love it! What a cute idea to use your address on it! I love the little tree, too!

michelle said...

The bucket is beautiful, I love the stencil and the little topiary is so cute! :)

Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} said...

Very cute! Since I am not a very good at stencling I may try this with the Cricut. Always such great inspiration here!

The Unusual Farmchick said...

Truly love this! I may use it with a bay tree {a very young one that is.lol}.
I am putting you on my "where I hop" list for future visits. Love this inspiring blog!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

That is really cute. I have a thing for galvanized metal. I love it. Shhh....don't tell my husband - he doesn't know about this obsession......

Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Beautiful! I had to share on my Facebook Page!! :)

Unknown said...

Sweet! I'll have to give this a try.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

This is soooo my style...thanks for giving me this idea! I would love to have you join me at my weekly party…it’s NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS…hope to see ya there:)

Blessings,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Isn't that the neatest idea..never would have thought about stenciling a bucket!! Visit Mel's Cabin and see what I've been up to.

Unknown said...

Hi Amanda, foundyou over at Cindy's Love the bucket, That's My number I use it though out my home. come over and visit some time. your blog is very nice.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there~ I love it- It is just adorable- really Soo cute ! I have a galvanized bucket that we use for wood in winter, drinks in summer- I am thinking this would be fantastic on it. Thanks for the inspiration!! Stopping by from My Romantic Home-

Amy Kinser said...

Love your buckets! I love galvanized anything.

Nice to meet you here tonight.

{oc cottage} said...

Very elegant!


m ^..^

Jenni said...

Oh, this is perfect! I love your idea to stencil your galvanized bucket! I adore this idea, and am so excited to try it out! Thank you so much for sharing this!

I am coming by way of French Country Cottage, and am so happy to have found your blog. I am following you now...

I hope you are having a great weekend!

Blessings,
Jenni
belle & sparrow @ {beautiful nest}

Vicki said...

This turned out great! Thanks for sharing! Following you!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there- just stopping back by again to say thanks so much for coming by and sharing at Feathered Nest Friday- Love this! :)

Mel's Cabin said...

Hi I'm back checking again on your bucket and (gulp) drooling over that sweet thing....I guess you might say I'm stalking your blog bucket...lol...thanks for visiting Mel's Cabin and sipping a cup of coffee with me.

Anonymous said...

Hey, great job - I like your bucket!

MiniBinoy said...

this stencilled bucket is just awesome, amanda.. i luv that small tree you have chosen to plant !!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Love it. What an awesome idea. Hugs, Marty

Cassie Bustamante said...

that looks awesome! i had a bucket like that that i wrote etc. on, but i like yours SOOO much more!

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

That is so adorable! Just found your lovely blog through Coastal Charm. I'm your newest follower and would be delighted to have you follow me back!
Have a blessed day!
Tammy

Unknown said...

Came over from coastal charm. love the bucket and im your newest follower

Donna said...

Love your bucket ... I will have to do this to some buckets I already have!
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Donna

Denise C said...

I love it!!
I added it to my latest INSPIRED BY... post on my blog.
http://firstadream.blogspot.com/

Sandy said...

Hello... I'd say that was on your "bucket list"! How cute is that..I love it. I just might have to do something like it for my porch. Great idea. I'm stopping by as a new follower..I hope you'll come over and visit me. Once again..Great Job!!! Your new friend..xoso Sandy O

Heaven's Walk said...

Hi Amanda! LUV your galvanized bucket! I have one in my living room filled with lavender....and now I just may have to dress it up a tad with a French stencil! Thanks for the wonderful idea - and you have a great blog here! :)

xoxo laurie

Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Hey Amanda! I am back again! I had to tell you that this project inspired me to do a whole post on galvanized metal project ideas - so I had to include yours! Hope you get a chance to hop over and check it out!

Stephanie said...

I'm a fan! I have a couple of buckets in my kitchen where I toss my kitchen towels until there's enough to do a small load of laundry. I may have to label them now :)

Perch Home said...

Just bought some zinc tubs, what a clever idea! thanks!

Lauren @ The Thinking Closet said...

I recently got a Silhouette Cameo for Christmas from my hubby, and I am so excited to dive into projects. I made an inspiration board on my blog with a few Silhouette projects that have me head over heels, and your stenciled galvinized bucket is one of them! You can check it out here: https://thethinkingcloset.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/the-silhouette-challenge-a-new-series/

I just love the rustic-yet-refined look to it! Thanks for sharing.

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Anonymous said...

Hi there! I want to share my experience. I use an galvanized bucket http://apromera.com/ for large plants or flowers. I carry out it into the yard in summer. There are small holes for unwanted water. I wrap the bucket with burlap or foil. It looks like a creative garden object. I feel myself like a garden designer.

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Anonymous said...

It is beautiful! You did such a perfect stenciling job. I really stink at stencils. Mine never turn out so nice and clean looking. Wonderful job!

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