DIY Planter or Decorative Bucket

This DIY planter or decorative bucket is really the easiest DIY project and is perfect for someone who wants something simple, affordable, and adorable to decorate with!

I didn’t plan on making this bucket when I went LIVE, so you’ll have to fast forward to 1:17:28 to see how I brought this outdoor DIY to life!

More home decor inspiration

• Bloom Printable DIY Home Decor
• Walmart Grill Scraper DIY Home Decor
• Watermelon Printable DIY Home Decor
• DIY Mop String Macrame Decor
• DIY Farmhouse Wreath Decor

For this project, I will be using these items, but you can substitute where you want.

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• Free Bless This Nest Printable
• Dollar Tree Plastic bucket
• Folkart White Chalk Paint
• Apple Barrel Black Acrylic Paint
• Mod Podge
• Scissors
• Hot Glue gun
• Glue Sticks

How to make a DIY Planter or Decorative Bucket

The first thing you need to do for this easy DIY project is paint the bucket with white chalk paint. I know, the bucket is already white, but the paint lets you add texture to the bucket.

Let the white paint dry completely, then get your printable printed and cut to the right size. Apply Mod Podge to where you want the printable and place the paper onto the surface.

Ball up some plastic saran wrap and use it to smooth out the wrinkles and bubbles in the printable, and let the Mod Podge dry.

Then, use a dry chippy paintbrush to lightly brush the Apple Barrel black paint across the bucket from the edges to the centers of each side.

This is what’s going to create the aged finish on the bucket. The white paint gives the texture for the black paint to sort of streak, like on wood.

If you apply too much of the black paint, you can lightly go over it with a sanding sponge. Once the paint is dry, fill your DIY planter or decorative bucket and you’re ready to decorate!

If you want to put real flowers in this bucket, you need to make sure to drill holes in the bottom so the water can drain out and you don’t drown your flowers.

I hope you enjoyed this DIY Planter or Decorative Bucket as much as I did and decide to make it for yourself! If you do, I would love to see how yours turns out!

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If you loved this DIY, you might also like these DIY ideas!

• Hot Glue Mold DIY Home Decor
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