This craft is sponsored by Dollar Tree.
A few years ago my cousin gave me the cutest gift. It was a cute little bucket with gardening supplies in it. While I could use the supplies, it was also so cute that it made a cute decoration. It is a really cute draft idea for gardeners.
The gift would be great for an end of the year teacher present, a birthday present, or just a because I am thinking of you.
This is a really easy project to put together. And even better all of the items are available this time of year at Dollar Tree. If you are making this for a craft fair or for a lot of people, and you need more than a few of each item, you can order them from DollarTree.com. It makes sure that you can get the amount you need, even if the store is out.
Start by getting a few things that remind you of things for a garden.
You can use a terra cotta pot but I love the pail. You can even go one step farther and paint it with a special message or buy one that is already decorated.
Gardening tools. I have seen tiny tools. These are really cute too but they can not be used, not really. So they are adorable for a decoration. Not so much if you think the person would rather use the gift.
A piece of floral styrofoam to help hold the tools up. You do not have to if your items stay put and are the right height.
I like to include a packet of seeds or bulbs. Then they can plant them and have beautiful flowers. Or veggies depending on the seeds.
I like to include gardening gloves because a gardener can not have too many sets of gloves.
And a cute decorative piece. I love these little Welcome to my garden stones. I seen so many cute ones at the store, it was hard to narrow it down.
I like to make the indent in my foam before adding it into the pot. It makes it easier to keep the tools up right. And I find it harder to press it in in while it is on the bucket.
Once you have the foam ready, add in into the pot. The position the seeds. I like to add a little clear packing tap to hold the seeds just the way I want them. I add the gardening gloves to the back of the pot. It you want them to stand up, try using a stick or something that you can add into the fingers for support.
I tape the decoration on the outside. I like it on the outside because it looks nice and it doesn’t take up the entire pail. I tape in the back and then a few pieces underneath.
It takes about 5 minutes to put together, and cost under $10. This one cost me $7 but I could have added in a few more pieces or I could have taken some away.
If you are giving this to a teacher adding in hand drawn card that says Thank you for helping me bloom, is a very sweet touch.
All the items to make this craft idea for gardeners are available at the Dollar Tree near you or online at DollarTree.com
Debbie L.
This is such a cute gift…I would love to receive this. I can always use extra tools and gloves! The pot makes a great basket!
Kay Adeola
This would make such a cute gift,Thank you for sharing this i could think of a few people that would love this.
Erica
This is the perfect gift. Plus, the perennial seeds will be like a returning smile from the giver year after year!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That is such a cute idea. I wish I knew someone who was really into gardening so that I could give them one!
krystalskitsch
I can’t believe that was all dollar store stuff! That is absolutely adorable.
Liz Mays
That’s an adorable idea, and I love how you shared how to place it in the pail. GREAT idea as always.
Debbie Denny
Adorable idea for a gift. Really easy to make also.
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?
What a great gift idea! We never can find our gardening tools when we need them, so I assume many people are the same.
Virginia @thatbaldchick
That is an incredibly thoughtful gift. I’m sure any gardener would appreciate it.
Shell
That turned out so cute! What a great gardening gift!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
I love those tools. I desperately need a few new ones and this presentation is too much; I love it!!
Mitch
Those are great! I wish I had a garden to need those, I do miss that part of suburban living.
Thanks for the cute gift idea!
Mitch
Jaime
This is a great (and useful) gift idea. I love the idea of giving something like this to teachers.
Kathy
A great idea for a teacher. What a crafty idea!
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings
Love this! no gardeners in my life…but I think this could be an end of teacher gift!
Janell Poulette
What a really cute idea. I will need to remember this for Christmas.
Brett Martin
Great gift! Thanks for sharing. This is a wonderful idea.
Carly from The Puzzled Palate
I absolutely love it! This is the kind of gift that I would not mind getting or giving!
MommaDJane
I love this idea. it would even make a great gift for my son’s teacher – fun way to spend her summer, gardening.
Jenn @TheRebelChick
This is such a cute gift idea for gardeners or aspiring gardeners! I think it would make a great hostess gift!
Ann BAcciaglia
Such a great idea. I have a few gardening friends that would love this gift.
Melinda
that would be nice for a house warming gift. I could do this quickly
StacieinAtlanta
That is a really cute idea. It would be perfect for a couple of green thumbs that I know.
Veronica
that is a cute gardening gift set. Maybe that would give me the motivation
Ashley M
That is a super cute gift 🙂 I love it for teachers or anyone who likes to garden
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
That is such a cute idea! I know some friends that will love this!
Christie
Perfect for spring time gifting! I love how it all stands up!
ajackeduppeach
This is a great and thoughtful idea. I could totally make this.
Cyndi @ MrsWrightWrites
How cute is this? I absolutely love this idea.
Lisa
Holy cuteness – I love this idea! It would even be great for shower prizes at parties!
Tess
This is a super cute idea. I know some gardeners that would love this.
Becca @ Mama B
Adorable! My mom would LOVE this and her birthday is coming up!
Emily
My moms bday is coming up – I bet she’d love this!
Cam | Bibs and Baubles
That’s a great gift. I think my son’s teachers would love this!
Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RD, LDN
This is such a cute idea. I love the idea of the foam at the bottom of the can- thanks.
Janeane Davis
This is a nice gift idea and that any gardener,amateur or professional would enjoy.
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
This is a really cute gift idea for a gardener. I love making gift baskets from the dollar store. I recently did a picnic one for a friend and it was too cute.
Shanice
Great idea! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
Pure Grace Farms
Cute, clever and inexpensive… perfect! I want one too! Thanks for stopping by and linking up at the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
Blessings,
Shari
Beverly
What a cute idea and inexpensive. Love the Dollar Tree.
Bev
Kathe
I’d love this gift!! Thank you for sharing at the party this week! I have shared this post on my Facebook page and have pinned it to the You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday board on Pinterest too!
Cate
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing it on The Southern Special!
Heidy L. McCallum
Thank you for sharing this fantastic Craft on #TheWeekendSocial on http://mccallumsshamrockpatch.wordpress.com/
Loved your blog post and definitely look forward to seeing future crafts!!!
XoXo
Heidy