Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself’ Category

Ohio State Gift Mug DIY

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
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Here’s a great gift for the Buckeyes fan in your life!

The new officially licensed Ohio State products from Blossom Bucket, Inc. will be in stores this July!

You can use this project as back to school gift for a favorite teacher or student, or as fun way to gear up for the NCAA football season which will be here before you know it!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •Ohio State mug (plastic)
  • •black crinkle paper
  • •assorted themed pencils
  • •assorted mini candies
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Ohio State Keepsake Box DIY

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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This week’s DIY project celebrates Blossom Bucket’s new line of officially licensed Ohio State University merchandise!

Not your cup of tea? No worries! This project (like most of our DIYs) can easily be adapted to fit other occasions!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •5″x5″x2.5″ unfinished box
  • •scarlet & grey paints
  • •paint brush
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Graduation Celebration Card Box DIY!

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
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Graduation season is quickly approaching, and with it come graduation parties! However, one challenge of hosting a large celebration is a fun, creative to collect, keep track of, and transport all of the cards from well-wishing friends and family.

This week’s DIY project is your solution! Guests can simply slide their cards into this colorful collection box as they arrive, and you’ve got the perfect way to get them all home, as well as a keepsake from your celebration!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •large paper maché box
  • •metallic wire picks
  • •wood cutout
  • •cardstock
  • •wire
  • •photos
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Wine Box DIY for Mother’s Day!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
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Know a wine aficionado with an upcoming birthday?

How about a stressed out mom who could use something to help her unwind this Mother’s Day?

Need a creative, but inexpensive housewarming gift?

Our simple wine box DIY project is a perfect fit for any of these occasions and more!

Cheers!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •wine box
  • •bottle of wine
  • •hot glue and glue gun
  • • your favorite Blossom Bucket item

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Mother’s Day Garden Gift Pot DIY

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
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If the mom on your gift list loves her flower bed, then this is the perfect gift for her this Mother’s Day! With everything she needs to keep her garden gorgeous, it will be a gift she can enjoy for months to come!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •10″ flower pot
  • •craft paper
  • •variety of gardening tools & seeds
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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Teacher’s Day Pencil Holder Flower Arrangement DIY!

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
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It’s just shy of 3 weeks until National Teacher Day, May 4th. If you’re still looking for a fun and colorful way to show you appreciation to a great educator, today’s DIY project may be just the thing!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •red flower pot
  • •pens & pencils
  • •silk flowers
  • •lentils
  • •black electrical tape
  • •dowel rod
  • •drill press
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •optional: green, cream, red, white, and black paint & fine brush
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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“Hall Pass” Teacher Gift DIY!

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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Many students are on Spring Break this week or celebrated it recently. It’s hard to believe, but this means that the end of the school year is only 6-8 weeks away in many areas!
We also have National Teacher Day coming up on May 4th!
To show some appreciation for a special teacher, we have this week’s “Hall Pass” DIY!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •1/4″ plywood
  • •table saw
  • •drill press
  • •ruler
  • •pencil
  • •jute
  • •card stock
  • •craft scissors
  • •computer
  • •printer
  • •paint
  • •paint brush
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Easter Bunny Sachet DIY

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
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We’re still celebrating Christmas in March here at the ‘Bucket, but we wanted to offer one more Easter themed DIY project since the holiday is only a few days away!
Can you believe that tomorrow is April 1st! Where did the first quarter of this year go? Nevertheless, this will be a great project to help you celebrate spring or add a little something special to your Easter festivities.

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •a 10″x10″ piece of tool
  • •1/4″ wide organza ribbon
  • •potpourri
  • •scissors
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Christmas in March – Wine Basket DIY

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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We’re still celebrating Christmas in March, and this week we have a very “spirited” DIY project! Perfect as host or hostess gift, the Christmas wine basket is sure to be appreciated!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •8″ tall basket
  • •newspaper
  • •crinkle paper
  • •bottle of wine or other bottled beverage
  • •cellophane
  • •green tool or organdy ribbon
  • •scissors
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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Christmas in March – Goody Bag DIY

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
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This is one of our easiest and inexpensive DIY projects yet!
Also, like many of our other projects, it’s extremely versatile, and can be easily adapted to any theme or holiday. Just think how fun this would be as a shower favor or in an Easter basket!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • cellophane bags
  • twist ties
  • multi-colored wrapped candies
  • curl ribbon
  • scissors
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket ornament(s)

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