Welcome to the second in a series of seaside themed crafts. I am so happy you loved the vintage boardwalk holiday gift bags. In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room.
This makeover is for anyone who might have a soiree to attend this summer. I always like to take along a gift for the host or hostess. Flowers and wine are always nice, but I truly love giving a gift that can be enjoyed well past the party. I thought this gift was something cool to give that can be enjoyed time and again over the long, hot summer.
Start with a metal pail and a few mini tiki torches. The torches have a citronella scent to help keep bugs at bay.
In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room
Print out a few summertime themed images and mod podge them onto the pail along with a few colorful punched out shapes. For extra sparkle apply a second coat of mod podge and cover the surface with large flakes of glitter which is reminiscent of sand.
You can use traditional sand in the pail to support the tiki’s but I loved the oceanic look and feel of this aquarium gravel. The large bag was at Wal Mart for $3.50.
I have said more than once that I often save things never knowing what I will do with them. Case in point this very well made heavy cardboard box that once housed some darling note cards.
A bit of scrap, glue a, d imagination and voila! A lovely decorative holder for matches.
Here is what the open box looked like:
I will place some long handled matches inside a cellophane pouch and nestle it inside the box.
Mod Podge is my latest addiction. My next quest is mastering resin! Have you done that before?
you are the most clever girl I know!
I too like to take something to the hostess when we are invited out. Such great ideas!!
What fabulous hostess gifts!
Those are great hostess gifts!
Fabulous idea!! I will attend a BBQ next month, great gift idea. Thanks ♥♥
Very cute and clever! 🙂
loooove the tiki torch bucket.
I Love your creative ideas
xoxo
Efrat
You give Martha a run for her money!
I love the pail with citronella candles! That would be perfect for the upcoming barbecue my good friend will be having in a couple of weeks to celebrate their housewarming. And it's perfect because I think a lot of these candles are going on sale since it's towards the end of the season. Also, I know I can find a great simple pail at the local dollar store! Thanks SO much for sharing this! Hope you had a great SITs Friday!
LOVELY ideas – I like your style Laura!
I love what you are doing with the Podge! I really enjoy your blog. Come for a visit to my blog – if you love Mod Podge, I think you will like it!
Cheers,
Amy
What a a darling idea for a gift. I might have to make one for my favorite gift recipient, me!!!
That is such a fabulous idea!!! I love it! It's so much better than any old traditional gift this is thoughtful and cute! Great idea using that box for matches it looks so adorable.
All the best,
Allison
Girl, you are good! 🙂
XO,
Sheila
Great idea! I think something self made is always saying: I did something extra for you, not just grabbing my wallet, but I thought of you and made you this. That's what makes it special in the first place. Thanks for the idea and have a great weekend!
You have such great ideas! Thank you for sharing them. laurie
Sooo cute! I'm just starting to decoupage. I think I know what my next project will be….
That pail is killing me! Amazing! You did the bathing beauties proud!
I live in mosquito country and any hostess would welcome citronella candles especially in the darling bucket! I am sure YOU are a favorite guest!
Man, I need those tiki torches – those bugs are awful this year ! Great job at your remakes – I love modge podge too !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Another “WOW” project!