DIY Summer Ice bucket
DIY Summer Ice bucket
A cold drink anyone? I don’t know about you, but when I am outside on a hot summer day the last thing I want to do is run inside 15 times for cold drinks.
But no problem, they are chilling on the back deck as we sit here and chat on a hot summer day. Thanks for my DIY summer ice bucket.
I figured it was about time to find a way to keep drinks chillin outside, instead of running back and forth into the house every time I was parched. I created an ice bucket out of an old plant stand and metal planter. Here’s the items that I used. This is an easy project that any skill level can handle.
DIY Summer Ice Bucket
Step 1:
Clean off your stuff. When I am not using this plant stand it has served as a paint pedestal so i gave it a a couple coats of outdoor spray paint.
Step 2:
Spray paint your stuff one color. I used a metal planter as my ice bucket. I gave it a couple coats of outdoor spray paint.
Step 3:
To create a bit of fun with my bucket I gave it some stripes. I chose a color called Eden for my green stripes and white for my other.
In between these steps, take the paint off to reveal your stripes.
Step 4:
Fill your bucket up with lots of ice. Place waters and other beverages in your new bucket.
Step 5:
Enjoy a cold beverage…and conversation
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Cute as ever and how clever. Pinning!
Hi laura- Would love for you to share this on Friday Favorites today! This is a great idea with the plant stand! laura
You won't believe this but I have one of these, stand and bucket, in my shed. I need to get it out and clean it up! Love your stripes too. Happy Friday Laura!
Could you toss in a few diet Cokes for me? Thanks, my friend! Looks fabulous!
🙂 Linda
This is genius, Laura. I love it! I don't have a stand like that, but I sure do have some small tables and planters that I could repurpose.
Great idea, Laura. I love this repurpose project.
What a great way to repurpose planter. I'll bet that you'll really enjoy using this over the summer.
I love the colors you choose for your ice bucket! Really lovin' that shade of green this year.
Very cute idea! Your blog is very inspirational. I'm just starting a new blog and would love to team up with you and other bloggers.
This is a great idea Laura. I think I have somethngs in the shop that I can put together to make an ice bucket. Love the colors too. Thanks for sharing!
Such a cute idea! Love the colors!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you used "stuff"! Make my giggle!!!! What a great way to cool off! And that "Eden" is such a sassy summer color! xo
Perfect for outdoors and a great tutorial too. I have a bucket in the garage, it would be perfect.
Laura this is a really great project and I love the colors you chose. Enjoy those cold beverages. With no children ours would be filled with wine or wine coolers, fur babies don't count for this one, LOL!
Cynthia
Bright, easy, and functional? You betcha! Need one of these for my refreshed back deck!
xo Heidi
PS : Cheers!
How cute is this?? I love that "Eden" spray paint–such a bright, happy green! Great idea for renewing old serving ware!
Love the new color, so refreshing!
Debbie
Is that a Southern Living ice tub? I love what you did to it! I'm loving the green and yellows right now!
What a fun project! And so handy for summer entertaining. Sharing on FB and pinning.
Love this idea Laura!…a great project that is beautiful and functional !!!
I have a nice big metal container, white, that we used for beverages back before blogging. Nothing the matter with it, but you've inspired me to add a little something something to it. Stripes or words, or both.
Such a simple idea with great impact! So pretty!
So cute!! Love how it turned out!
Laura, you've inspired me to get an old planter with legs out of our storage building and create a drink holder! Love the color you used! Pinning!
What a great idea for a drink cooler! I love the bright, summer-y colors you chose! So fun!
Such a great idea!
This is adorable, Laura! I want to find something for drinks for the summer and love knowing I can paint whatever I find! I love pops of color when I'm having guests. Of course, you know I like lots of color anyway!
I'm late visiting from the tour but I'm pinning and appreciate you joining us again! Have a great weekend!