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Home » Home Organization » DIY Projects For The Home » Repurposing Projects » How to Upcycle Small Metal Buckets into Holiday Centerpieces

How to Upcycle Small Metal Buckets into Holiday Centerpieces

Last Modified: December 19, 2022 Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies. It also has affiliate links. We earn sponsored content income.

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I purchased these small galvanized metal buckets years ago for a party I was hosting and found there very useful. However, after I stopped hosting the parties, I didn't know what to do with them. So I started doing upcycling craft projects with these small buckets. Here's how I upcycled small metal buckets into cute Holiday theme centerpieces. Feel free to check out all three below.

The three themes for the Upcycle Small Metal Buckets projects are an Elf-Face, a white poinsettia, and a Snowman Face. All three use the same small metal buckets since I had so many of them. Feel free to check out my HOW TO MAKE THREE DIY SMALL AUTUMN BOUQUETS using the same metal buckets.

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  • Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Elf Face Arrangement
  • Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Poinsettia Centerpiece
  • Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into A Snowman Centerpiece

Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Elf Face Arrangement

The first upcycle small metal bucket project featured a cute Elf Face I found at Michaels. Here is how I made it.

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Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Elf Face Arrangement

What supplies did I use to make this elf-face metal bucket?

For this Elf-face metal bouquet, below are the supplies I used:

  • 1 metal galvanized small basket
  • Floral Foam
  • Elf face with a stick - I found this at Michaels.
  • Snowflake Ribbon
  • Hot glue gun and glue stick
  • Plastic leaves
  • Fake berries
  • White leaves
  • Faux pinecone
  • Pins
Supplies used to make the elf face bucket

How much did it cost to make this elf-face metal bucket?

This project cost me about 10 dollars to make. Most of the things I had, but the elf-face was about 4 dollars, and the leaves and other things were used on most of these buckets.

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How long did it take me to make this elf-face metal bucket?

To make this one, it only took me about 30 minutes. It was a super quick project and was a little messy with the floral foam because I had to cut it down to make it fit into my galvanized buckets.

How did I make this elf-face metal bucket?

First, I cut down the sides of the floral foam and made sure it fit inside the bucket. This was going to be my base.

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Cut the foam down to fit into the bucket

Then, I took the pine needles and wrapped them around the top of the bucket.

press the faux pine needles into the foam and wrap around the bucket

Now, I added the leaves and the berries. Using a pin, I ran the pin into the foam to hold the leaves in place. For the berries, I placed them directly into the foam.

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Add leaves using the pins to the foam

Next, I added the white flowers and the elf face with a stick that went into the foam. I made sure that the stick was short enough. If it wasn't, I cut it down. I then added the ribbon with the hot glue gun to the bottom of the metal bucket.

press the elf face into the foam

The Big Reveal

This elf-face metal bucket is so adorable. What a fun project to do to decorate my home! What do you think?

Elf face bucket - square image

Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Poinsettia Centerpiece

Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Poinsettia Centerpieces

The second one is pretty formal. I used fancy ribbons with lots of flowers and leaves.

What supplies did I use to make this Poinsettia Centerpiece metal bucket?

The next one is a Poinsettia Centerpiece for my foyer table. Here are the supplies I used to make it.

  • 1 metal galvanized small basket
  • Floral Foam
  • Faux Poinsettia white flower
  • Silver, gold, and white 1-inch ribbon
  • Hot glue gun and glue stick
  • Plastic leaves
  • Fake berries
  • White leaves
  • Faux pine needles
  • Pins
Supplies to make this Poinsettia Centerpiece

How much did it cost to make this Poinsettia Centerpiece metal bucket?

I had most of the things except for the foam and the poinsettia. So, it costs about five dollars to make. To save money, I purchased a poinsettia bouquet on sale and cut them down to use one of the poinsettia flowers.

How long did it take me to make this Poinsettia Centerpiece metal bucket?

This bucket bouquet only took me about 15 minutes to make.

How did I make this Poinsettia Centerpiece metal bucket?

First, I cut the sides of the floral foam and ensured it fit inside the bucket. This was going to be my base.

Cut the foam down to fit into the bucket

Then, I attached one piece of ribbon around the edges using pins. I pressed them through the fabric and into the foam, looping the ribbon as I went around the top of the bucket.

The ribbon at the bottom of the bouquet is also added

Now, Then I added the white leaves and pressed them into the foam.

Add white leaves to the foam

Next, I added the leaves using the pin to keep them secure.

Add the faux leaves using a pin to the foam

Then, I added the poinsettia to the foam in the center of the bucket. I ensured the stem wasn't too long for the depth of the bucket.

The top the poinsettia arrangement

I then added hot glue and affixed the ribbon to the bottom edge of the bucket.

The ribbon at the bottom of the bouquet is also added

The Big Reveal

This Poinsettia Centerpiece metal bucket looks lovely. I'm really happy with how this one turned out. It is so pretty and elegant for my entryway table.

Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into Poinsettia Centerpieces

Upcycle Small Metal Bucket into A Snowman Centerpiece

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The last one features a snowman in the center of the bucket.

What supplies did I use to make this Snowman Centerpiece metal bucket?

This centerpiece metal bucket for a holiday uses similar things.

  • 1 metal galvanized small basket
  • Floral Foam
  • Snowman with a stick - I found this at Michaels.
  • Snowflake ribbon
  • Hot glue gun and glue stick
  • Faux leaves
  • Faux pine needles
  • Pins
Supplies needed to make the snowman bucket

How much did it cost to make this Snowman Centerpiece metal bucket?

This only cost about seven dollars because I needed the ribbon and the snowman head.

How long did it take me to make this Snowman Centerpiece metal bucket?

This took me about 15 minutes to make. It was super easy and quick.

How did I make this Snowman Centerpiece metal bucket?

First, I cut the sides of the floral foam and ensured it fit inside the bucket. This was going to be my base and was where everything would be pressed to make the bouquet.

Cut the foam down to fit into the bucket

Then, I added the pine needles around the outside of the bucket. It had a wire, so it stayed nicely around the edge. I made sure that the other end was securely inside the bucket.

press the faux pine needles into the foam and wrap around the bucket

Now, I added the ribbon with the pins being sure to loop it, so it covered the foam. Then I added the hot glue to the bottom of the tin to affix the ribbon.

Fold the ribbon and using pin press into the foam

Next, I added the other fake leaves and the snowman.

Add the snowman and faux leaves to foam

The Big Reveal

This Snowman bucket is super cute.

Snowman Finished arrangement square image

Feel free to check out ALL three transformations on my YouTube Channel!

I hope this post inspires you to make these upcycle your small metal buckets!

Is there one that is your favorite? Please leave a comment below! I would love to hear from you.

Feel free to check out our other Holiday Home Decor and Upcycling Projects:

  • How to Easily Declutter and Organize Holiday Decorations
  • How to Make Cute Christmas Place Cards
  • How to Organize Christmas Gifts Easily
  • How to Upcycle a Glass Yogurt Jar into A Gnome Storage
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