It's just about Beach Bucket Time! I found these at Michael's– a dollar apiece. I thought they'd be a fun favor for my little girl's end of the year party.
This is what I used: Plaid Chalkboard paint, masking tape and some DecoColor Pens.
Tape off a big rectangle.
Apply the chalkboard paint. It took me 4 layers (letting each layer dry before applying another one) to get a nice consistent chalkboard color.
Draw something fun on the "chalkboard" area
Carefully remove the masking tape… Tah Dah!
Speaking of chalkboards… I am so close to opening my Etsy store. There is quite a bit of chalkboard like material involved. Here's a sneak peak:
Summer is just around the corner and that means Taking Trips With Kids. Don't be scared! I'll be doing a giveaway this week that will make traveling more fun for everyone.
Tomorrow I'll be sharing some thrifty fun from a gigantic neighborhood rummage sale I went to this weekend. I'm still swooning some coasters my friend Meredith picked up (11 for $2.50). They ended up being worth over $60!
Meg says
This is so cute! I’m a huge fan of chalkboard paint. This would also help the kids from fighting over buckets (or anything else for that matter!)
Meredith Fane says
This is such a cute idea!! The kids can even add their own design if they like!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
My kiddos would love this! I’ve yet to try my hand with chalkboard paint, but this would be a great project to get started!
Liz @ Living My Sweet Life says
I am really into this idea! I love the banner decoration on the bucket, so sweet!
a little lovely says
such a cute idea! especially since summer is soo close :) thanks for sharing
Amy Pobst says
Adorable AND functional! I love this idea…when I have a classroom, I’m counting on your innovation and expertise.:)
Jill says
Love the chalkboard paint on the bucket!! Great idea!
Rory says
Isn’t chalkboard paint just great?! Thanks for sharing and helping to make the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory
Becca says
So cute! I’d love it if you’d come link up to my linky party on Friday!
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Heather Zapf says
Great idea…that gives me inspiration to use chalkboard paint on some end-of-year teacher gifts.
Tere says
Very cute! I am coming from the TTA Blog Hop!
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Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple says
What a great idea!!
Laura says
What a fun idea! I love it.
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Tere says
Perfect party favors and summer bday gifts! Thanks for linking up @ PonyTails&FishScales~Party Time Thursday!
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Beverly says
Very Very cute! So perfect for those trips to the beach. It would be fun to make it permanent with a white paint pen too – so that the kids could tell whose bucket was whose. Love that little pennant on the top too.
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
Those are super cute! What a great idea! Looking forward to your Etsy store too ;-)
~Liz
kelley kirk says
LOVE that banner so much! Too cute!
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audrey g. says
Super cute idea!!! I really like this!
Jean Carpenter says
Cute idea! I love making something with plastic pails for my grandkids to use at the little coves around my home. We love to explore and they always need something to put there little “finds” in. I think this idea will be my “2011” pail..