Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Beaded Sap Bucket

I'm not a hot weather person.  Warm, yes.  Hot, no.  It zaps my concentration.  It's hot in my neck of the woods today.  The more I tried to work outside, the less I got done.  So, a nice simple project in the studio was a better option.



How about a beaded sap bucket?



All I did was decide where I wanted the beads to drape,



and hot glued them on.  It takes practice to keep the drape of the beads.   Basically, I drug the hot glue gun along the underside of the beads, while pushing them up slightly.  Then I pressed the beads into the glue, quickly. Does that make sense?  I really need to do a video.  Anyway, I painted over the whole thing with a white paint/gesso mix.



It's simple, but a nice touch.







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46 comments:

  1. Amy KinserJune 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Girl, you do simple just beautifully!

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  2. tkoblondeeJune 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I saw a mirror the other day with bead like trim on it and I thought that I had seen something similar on your site... And here you are! Gosh I love you! Heading to the $$ store for beads!!

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  3. shabbyechic.blogspot.itJune 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    simply Beautyful...

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  4. Susan EvelynAndRoseJune 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Rosemary, you are a genius! I absolutely LOVE this idea (and may have to copy it some day). My daughter has plenty of plastic bead necklaces lying around.
    The final look of the bucket is gorgeous. Oh, and I am drooling over that chair you painted & the awesome lace runner. I'm saving these pics to my inspiration file...thank you!

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  5. Shabby chic SandyJune 19, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    What a great idea! It looks fantastic.

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  6. miss flibbertigibbetJune 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Great idea! How nice for a wedding too! Stay cool.....
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  7. Herballistic GardenJune 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Excellent idea! I have a few of those! Yay! xo wendy

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  8. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Nice touch! ~

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  9. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsJune 19, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I love your style and ideas! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  10. OliveJune 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I can think of multiple uses for a beaded bucket. It looks terrific. Love the chair too from the last post.

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  11. SusanJune 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Rosemary, you sap bucket is gorgeous!

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  12. Kim @ French Country AntiquesJune 19, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    You did it again. Taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary!

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  13. UnknownJune 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    GIRL..you amaze me! what an i ingenious idea! LOVE it! ;)

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Yes, days like this are best spent inside creating, Rosemary! It has been very hot and humid here, too. Any rain we've gotten hasn't cooled things off and it's supposed to be like this for the rest of the week {at least}. The bucket looks so pretty with the beads. Very romantic!

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  15. Katie MansfieldJune 19, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    So simple and so lovely.
    Katie-Let's Add Sprinkles

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  16. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    This is a great project for any kind of weather you're trying to escape. What a perfect little piece to tuck in somewhere. It didn't get out of the 60s here in my neck of the woods today. That's perfect for me, but I was still sweating while out digging in the garden. I couldn't live where it was hot and/or humid all the time. Rain humidity is good, as long as it's a cool rain. Heat makes me cranky, so I have hot-day projects, too. On the other hand, I have friends who are "enjoying" the 110+ degree heat in AZ. Ugh...couldn't do it myself.

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  17. GailJune 20, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks beautiful Rosemary!

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  18. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks for your visit and comment! I love your bucket, and the beads just make it!!! Have a great day.

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  19. Ricki TreleavenJune 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I love sap buckets, but beaded ones are even better! Too cute, Rosemary!!!

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  20. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Rosemary I love that! It came out so pretty!

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  21. KateJune 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Rosemary
    You so simple with perfection!

    Have a great week

    xoxo
    Kate

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  22. VictoriaJune 20, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    That's beautiful Rosemary! Gorgeous simplicity:) I'm with you on the hot thing, it doesn't phase my husband one bit...he'll just go about his business with sweat dripping off him but I have to run for the air conditioning!

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  23. CynthiaJune 20, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Ok now I feel like a stalker I just saw this too and it is fabulous.

    I hope you ive clochesandlavender.com a try.

    Cynthia

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  24. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 20, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Your expanation makes sense, but I think the project needs YOU! Beautiful!

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  25. andrea@townandprairieJune 20, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    And your chairback perfectly frames your bucket! I can take the heat, but this wind is getting all kinds of nasties stuck in my paint and wax...yuck!

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  26. Robyn @ ItsRobyn.comJune 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Hi! I found you at Sherry's open house link party. I love what you did with the bucket. I might have to borrow your idea for a similar bucket I've had sitting in my garage for several months now waiting for an idea to come to me. Thanks for the inspiration. Robyn P.S. If I do use your idea and post my project on my blog, I'll be sure to give you credit. Thanks!

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  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Rosemary, The pail is beautiful! I am in love with the pretty chair too. Thanks for joining the Open House party.

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  28. RoisinJune 20, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Simple, yet elegant. Wish I could "pin" some of your ideas so I could follow up on them later . . . .
    Cashel1916@!yahoo.com

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  29. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJune 20, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    OMG, this heat is awlful here in Texas too. I'm trying to stay inside as much as possible. I'm loving your pal it's so pretty, and I'm also loving that beautiful chair. Stay cool!!!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  30. All Things Chic 2June 20, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    You must be the most creative person I kinda know...
    Great work...
    Blessings Lori ~

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  31. KellyJune 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    that looks very pretty! It reminds me of the project my sister did on her round table in her sitting room. It was missing some trim and she added beads like that and then painted it. I love the texture it adds!

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  32. Ivy and ElephantsJune 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Only you could make a sap bucket glamorous! Great job, and great photos, too!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  33. Debra@CommonGroundJune 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    so elegant, Rosemary, and wow, do i love that gorgeous chair!!

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  34. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicJune 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Another awesome idea, Rosemary!

    ~Shanon

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  35. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasJune 21, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    This looks just beautiful!
    I know what you mean about the "drape of the beads" I have glued them on some of my Christmas boxes...it does take time.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Leticia

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  36. Amy ChalmersJune 21, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I love how your brain works, always creating. This is another great one Rosemary!

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  37. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! what an idea!
    Love it.

    Oh, and I came back to find the name of the "Blending Marker whatever pen".
    Now I just hope to find it back.

    By the way I really love the chair that you have on that picture - want it.

    Hugs,

    Sandy

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  38. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJune 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Rosemary, you always coem up with truly inspiring projects. Such a simple idea but with amazing results - well done!. I hope we might see it over on Shabbilicious Friday this week :)

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  39. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 22, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Simply sweet Rosemary...loving the chair too!

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  40. Rasonda @ East Conolly CottageJune 22, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    When I first saw this picture I was like Um... WANT that bucket, then I saw I could totally make it myself. What a cool idea!

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  41. Linda LeybleJune 22, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    So simple...yet so lovely!! Another "Now - why didn't I think of that!" kind of things.

    Sometimes the simplest things are the best! I have many buckets like that...so watch out!!

    Linda

    PS - I am a new follower...hopefully you will visit my blog (lots of projects and ideas) and do the same!

    http://www.studioofdecorativearts.blogspot.com

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  42. Wild Oak DesignsJune 22, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Wonderful fun....
    Nancy

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  43. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 23, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    It's darling~love it Rosemary! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  44. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveJune 24, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    How lovely :) It adds just the right amount of femininity. Thanks for sharing, Francine

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  45. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJune 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday Rosemary. You are featured today ♥

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  46. Vintage Street DesignsJuly 18, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Another great idea from you! Looks amazing! ~ Judy

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