Welcome to this month's installment of Oh my word, would you look at that! This month's theme is Outdoor Living!
I am loving the colors that are out in the Cutter citronella buckets this year. I picked yellow. I love yellow outside….so bright and cheery!
I am of the belief that DIY and crafts can be super easy! This is so easy and quick! I purchased 3 of the buckets and wanted to do 3 different designs on them.
All you need are the buckets, black Sharpie and stencils if desired.
I had this bee stencil that I thought was just so cute. I taped it on to hold in place. I would recommend outlining the bee lightly at first. Then remove the stencil and fill or color in the bee. I had a little bleed through at first, but finished with just outlining. Good news! As soon as I finished the bee, I was able to remove the part that had bled through with a dab of nail polish remover on a Q-tip. Just blot the Q-tip with a tissue to get off excess nail polish remover. Then let the marker design set up and dry.
The other 2 were simply freehand. Remember…they don't have to be perfect! I was able to draw in with pencil first just the main stem and L. Then go back with the marker.
Here is the freehand “L” by my Annie Sloan Chalk Painted Pots. You can find the pot tutorial HERE.
The freehand laurel
My favorite the bee
Most people have a black Sharpie on-hand! The possibilities are endless for gatherings…Spell out a name with the buckets, decorate for a themed birthday, couples wedding shower theme! What else can you embellish with a Sharpie?
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Happy summer y'all!
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Nancy says
So cute!! and so easy too! Love it!
Nancy
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Christy says
Thanks, Nancy!!! ~Christy
Paula says
Love this cute outdoor craft idea! Can’t wait to see what the other ladies are sharing.
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Christy says
Thanks, Paula! Hope you are enjoying the weekend! Can’t wait to see you in a couple of weeks! ~Christy
Pat says
What a cute and easy project!
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Christy says
Thanks, Pat!!! Easy and cheap!!!! ~Christy
Heidi Colton says
Love it!! Who knew?? I never thought sharpies would work on those buckets.
Christy says
Thanks, Heidi! It works! The buckets are slick… Just give them a little dry time! ~Christy
Cecilia says
Fun way to dress up those buckets! Love yours, especially the bee!
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Cecilia! The bee is my favorite too! Happy Weekend~ Christy
laura says
what a great idea. i need those for my front porch! Happy Summer!
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Christy says
Thanks, Laura! Anything would look fabulous on that porch of yours!!! Hugs, Christy
Melissa says
What a perfect craft! Super cute and super easy! Life to the full! Melissa
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Christy says
Thanks, Melissa!!! Quick and easy! Need some more of those. 🙂 Christy
AtHomeWithTheBarkers says
Love this Christy! Super cute. ~Sonya
Christy says
Thanks, Sonya! Enjoy the weekend! ~Christy
Debbie refresh resytle says
These buckets are so cute! Love the yellow, why didn’t I think of a sharpie! Great idea 🙂
Debbie
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Christy says
Thanks bunches, Debbie!!! Love an easy craft in between the biggies! Happy weekend! ~Christy