Make a Polka Dot Easter Bucket
Dress up plain galvanized buckets with spray paint and polka dots to give your kids the most stylish Easter egg "baskets" at the hunt.


By:
Kim Stoegbauer
Materials Needed:
- galvanized bucket
- white glossy spray paint
- round foam brush
- craft paint
Spray Paint Bucket
Spray entire bucket white (Image 2); this will take several coats. Let paint dry in between coats.


Add Colorful Polka Dots
Choose paint color and dip round foam brush into craft paint. Push round brush straight down onto surface of the bucket (Image 1). Allow to dry for approximately 2 hours before using (Image 2).


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