My little town recently got a hardware store (interesting how many things you can find for crafting at the hardware store eh?). I noticed these paint pails there a few weeks ago and thought they would be super cute for Valentines buckets for the girls.
The problem was that they were like $4.39 a piece which I thought was a bit steep for a one time use thing. But then I had an idea to make them into something that can be used for both Valentines Day and for Easter and maybe even for other holidays through the year. So I spray painted them white...
then I decorated them like this for Valentines Day.
I printed off the letters for the girls names on printable magnet paper (which I am now in love with) and cut them out. This way I can change the lettering to a more Eastery color or to say something all together different for other holidays. I could even print out clip art or other things to add for other holidays. Totally simple but super cute.
I love how they turned out.
SO cute!! My daughter is 16, but I just may have to make her one of these.
ReplyDeletethey are awesome! i need to go buy some printable magnet paper!!
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VERY cute! I had no idea there was such a thing as magnet paper! I need to find this stuff!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love it, buckets are my favorite! The last thing I used magnet paper for were muffin tin countdown calendars for Christmas. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute idea!
ReplyDeleteMagnetic paper? I'll have to check that out!! I love the fabric on the handles!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I have storage issues living in an apartment and all. But, magnets would be easy to store. Love reading a blog where $5 is too expensive for a one time craft. So many blogs seem to have unlimited crafting budgets. Thanks for keeping it real!
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