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DIY French Flower Bucket!

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DIY French Flower Bucket

Today’s craft project is a pretty & super easy French Flower Bucket!

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Picture of finished DIY French Flower Bucket with Purple Clematis flowers

vintage Paris label graphic image fabriqueI used the image that you see above for this project. You can click HERE  for the French Label image that you see above.

Plain Metal Flower Bucket on bench

For this project I used an antique sap bucket that I’ve had for a few years. You can really use whatever you like, this would be cute on a regular metal bucket from the hardware store, a metal paint can, a watering can etc.

I’ve included a supply list and instructions below:

Supply List for DIY French Flower Bucket:

1) Printed copy of the image shown above.

2)Mod Podge (I used matte finish)

3)Brown stampers ink or antiquing glaze

4)Metal Container

5)Paintbrush

Applying Glue to label with Brush
Step 1)Print out the image (you may need to adjust the size to fit your project). Cut it out and apply a coat of Mod Podge to the back of the image.

Applying Label to Bucket

Step 2) Apply label to your metal bucket and smooth out any bubbles. Let dry.

Applying Mod Podge with a Brush

Step 3) Brush on a coat of Mod Podge to the top of the label. Let dry.

Tim Holtz distress ink with rag

Step 4) Apply some brown stampers ink or antiquing glaze with a wet rag. This step is optional.

Applying Distress Ink to Label with Rag

Step 5) Rub the ink or glaze in, with a light circular motion and remove excess.

Finished Bucket on Bench with Ceramic Bird

You can see I didn’t use a lot of the glaze, I didn’t want it to be too brown, I just wanted to take the white down a notch. That’s all there is to it! Now you have a lovely French bucket to keep display your fresh cut flowers in.

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Comments

  3. Regina says

    Karen…this is lovely. I have plans for this great idea once we get moved and settled in. Thank you thank you!!!

    Hugs,
    Regi

  4. charles says

    fantastic post you have a great each day deligh my view wiht those beautiful posts that low is a great pleasure read you xxxooo

  6. Diane says

    Karen, this is cool! And if someone wanted it a different color, easy to print on colored stock! Then maybe just age the edges.

    Thanks!
    Diane

  8. Donna says

    Hi Karen,
    I just love your sap bucket! This project is right up my alley! Thanks for all of the wonderful graphics and great inspiration!

  9. sissie says

    Hi Karen,
    I just love what you have done with the french flower bucket. The image, which I love, is perfect for this project.

    hugs
    Sissie

  17. Anonymous says

    Simply MERCI Dear Karen!
    I have enjoyed so much this so
    delightful project.
    Hugs.
    Genevieve

  21. lynneandco says

    I love this! I am going to try it out on a blue tin bucket that I have. Now I have a question for you….any good images/ideas for a high school graduation card? The only one I have come up with so far is the gate that is in your architecture section.

  22. Karen- The Graphics Fairy says

    Hi Beverly,
    If your printer has the type of ink that runs, you can spray your printed image with a sealer first. Or you could take the image to a photocopy place and have a laser image made.

    Hi Lynneandco,
    I was just thinking today that I need to look for something graduation related.

  24. MessyMissy says

    I love this project. Such a great idea. I can already imagine who I could give this to….but I will DEFINITELY be making one for me!! Thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂

  39. Gabriele says

    Woooow, how beautiful is that! That wood look sooo great in my garden *sigh* and I think I am going to try it out.
    Thank you so much for all the work you do by sharing your projects and images!
    Wishing you a great weekend,
    Gabriele

  42. Erin C. says

    This is a nice quick project. I don’t have any brown stamp ink or antiquing glaze, so I may try some strong brewed tea and see if that works. 🙂

    thanks for all your images!

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