Garage Sale Bucket Receives A Decor Transfer Makeover As A Farmhouse Planter

June 25, 2021

 

Photo of 4 buckets painted red
These four galvanized metal buckets were an awesome find at a recent garage sale for $1 a piece.


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Closeup photo of a red bucket
Luckily, I am a red lover, so I am going to use one of the red buckets as is.


Photo of 4 farm style decor transfers
I still had two decor transfers left in the the Redesign With Prima, Always Fresh set.

I think this transfer has been retired, and is not readily available.


Photo of a rooster decor transfer
The rooster transfer was too large for my bucket front so I drew two lines on the clear top sheet of the transfer and cut it down smaller.

Photo of a rooster decor transfer being added to the front of a red bucket
Since the bucket front was tapered, it was a little bit difficult to get it to lay down flat, but I managed to get it on pretty straight. 

The transfers stick to metal with little forgiveness, so I had to make sure it was in the right place on the first try.  I used the flat stick to rub the transfer down tight.  After I pulled the clear top sheet off, I rubbed the transfer down more with a paper towel.


Photo of a farm style decor transfer applied to a red bucket
I then brought it outside to spray it with Painter's Touch Clear Matte Spray

I applied four coats of spray. The bucket was in the sun, I didn't notice at first that the transfer had crackled.  I actually kind of like it that way!

Photo of a rooster decor transfer on a red bucket used as an impatiens planter
I added a cheap Menard's basket of white impatiens to bucket and set it on the edge of the covered patio.

Photo of a rooster decor transfer on a red bucket used as an impatiens planter

Photo of a rooster decor transfer on a red bucket used as an impatiens planter
I love when transfers can be used on multiple projects!  It really keeps the cost down.

Photo of two enamelware spittoons with hen & chicks.
I added the Hen & Chicks (Sempervivums) from the garage sale to two enamelware spittoons given to me by a church friend.


Photo of a farm style script decor transfer
I also added farm script from this transfer, Redesign With Prima, Everyday Farmhouse.  I have also used this transfer on several different projects.


Photo of an enamelware spittoon with Farm Decor Transfer planted with hen & chicks.

Photo of an enamelware spittoon with Farm Decor Transfer planted with hen & chicks.
I sprayed the spittoon transfers with sealer as well, but kept them out of the sun until dry.  I didn't get the crackle. The crackle could also have been caused by the uneven surface of the galvanized bucket.  Not sure, but I sure love using transfers (or stencils) on old junk!

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Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

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  1. Carlene,
    I love this as I am partial to red and hens and roosters!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  2. Do you find that the sealer needs a touch up each summer when you bring your projects back out? Is it tough and long-lasting? Thanks...always appreciate the inspiration!

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    1. On my stenciled garden planters the sealer and stencils have held up well and I haven’t had to reseal them every year but I will probably do it next year on the transfers. Thanks!

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