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Make trending Christmas table decorations

By Bunnings magazine /

A table decorated with a silver bauble tree, colourful ornaments, small garden tools in silver buckets and plates of popcorn.

Overview

If you’re looking to impress your guests and add a personal touch to your Christmas table decorations, these D.I.Y. shiny gift pails are easy to make, using simple materials including plastic plant pots, ribbon and metallic spray paint. We’ve filled them with colourful garden tools for kids and baubles, but they’re so versatile you can use them to hold whatever take-home treats you like – try festive sweets or pet treats for any four-legged Christmas guests! 

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

How to make Christmas table decorations

Follow the instructions below to make your shiny gift buckets and full them with the gifts of your choice. You can make them ahead of time so they’re ready for the big day.

Steps

1Apply the primer

Thoroughly wash and dry a plastic grower’s pot. Working on a drop sheet in a well-ventilated area, apply a coat of spray primer to the inside and outside; leave to dry.
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Tip: Use a cardboard box as a spray booth.

2Spray paint the pot

Apply metallic silver paint to the pot, holding the can about 300mm from the surface and spraying evenly in a side-to-side motion; leave to dry after each coat.
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Tip: Applying several light coats gives better coverage than two heavy coats.

3Decorate with ribbon

Create a bow from scrap ribbon and attach to the pot rim using double-sided craft tape. Fill with kids’ garden tools. 

4Ready to get crafty with the kids?

Check out these three cute and colourful Christmas projects.

 

Photo credit: Martina Gemmola

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.