Tool Time Tuesday...Crap Basket Update

Happy Tuesday everyone! I did a post over 2 years ago about a pvc pipe gate I made for our dog Annie. Click HERE for that post. On the stairs, where that gate is, are baskets for each member of my family.

I call these baskets Crap Baskets. Why? because when I find things around the house that need to go upstairs, I just put all the "stuff" in their basket and then "THEY" have to bring up all their own crap...hence Crap Baskets.

Well, I purchased these baskets in Walmart over 3 years ago. I've had so many emails asking where I purchased them. They fit the stairs perfectly, but I can't seem to find this exact basket in the store any more. I was on a mission to help you find a replacement.

Here is a close up of the baskets.

Each person has their name on them. The name is in a Name Badge Holder. The clear plastic sleeves from work or conference badges.

Here is today's Tool Time idea for another "basket" replacement.

Galvanized buckets with handles!! Makes it even easier to carry up their crap!! LOL

Everyone still has their own name tag.

The plastic name holders are from any office supply store. They are name badge holders for business meetings or conferences. In Walmart, they are $1.88 for 12.

Another idea for labeling them would be to use Chalkboard Paint on the front of the bucket. That way you can change up the name for any use.

Here's a cute idea for the baskets when they are empty...use them for Holiday decor. My husband's basket is usually empty, so his bucket is perfect for this idea.

Seasonal decoration...Spring Flowers!

Summer Decor...

Autumn Pumpkins...

and Christmas Trees...

The buckets are from The Tractor Supply Store for only $3.99. They have smaller ones too!

The size that fits my stairs is 5.5 quarts.

Hope this helps for a replacement for the baskets. You know I love my galvanized buckets, so I love this idea. I purchased some for my sewing room too. I'll have that post ready at some point.

Happy Tuesday,
~Karen~

Tool Time Tuesday...My Bucket List

Not "that" bucket list...a Tool Time Bucket List. Although I should put together a life bucket list, just to see what I would come up with.

Well, let's get back to today's list. BUCKETS and what you can do with them...more than just carrying dirt and fireplace ashes.

They come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, materials etc!

Here are just a few ideas for buckets around my house. Some are new ideas and some are older ones that I have given the link back to that earlier post.

Buckets for real plants...they don't leak when watering.

Great for artificial plants too.

This is a bucket of artificial tulips I keep by the side of our bathroom sink...

Cute and serves a big purpose for me. I like to keep my hair dryer handy and always plugged in

Bunch of flowers kept together with wire or an elastic. Easy to take out each time I need the dryer.

Don't have a real Ice Bucket? Use a real bucket. lol

Different sizes will hold more than a real ice bucket...another picture of this idea at the end too.

I had to share this idea again. CLICK HERE for the original post when I used the french drain for my sewing room. Perfect for wine too.

Bucket of sewing trimmings right by my cutting table

Buckets of magazines.

Gift buckets. This is a baking themed bucket. You could do anything in a bucket.

Fill it with newspapers to keep gifts "up" at the top.

Cover with gift grass. That's what I call it. I save this stuff every time it comes with a gift I receive.

Gather your gift items

Taller gifts towards the back...

Fill in with the rest and add a little more grass to fill in the spaces. Add a bow and you're good to go.

Hang a bucket on the work bench for items that don't have holes for hanging.

Buckets from the hardware store come in colors too. I bought this teal 5 gallon bucket for Kelsie's dorm room. I wanted to cover the cover with a circle of wood, foam and fabric for a storage bench idea. Yeah...add that to the "to do" list.

This is a 5 gallon bucket that I did a post on for quilting supplies. You can buy that canvas organizer in any hardware store. They also have insert trays too. Great to carry this bucket to a quilt class or retreat. CLICK HERE for that post

How about a bucket for scrap projects. Handy for carrying to your comfy chair to work on. CLICK HERE to go to that post

or this paint bucket for sewing too. CLICK HERE for that post.

Did you know they sell NEW paint buckets. These are great for time capsules, theme gift buckets, games for the kids etc. Easy to decorate with fabric or scrapbook paper.

Perfect to put together a "Paint Your Face" gift together. Buy all make-up and what nots for the girls in your life.

Nice and roomy inside for lots of goodies.

Don't forget Easter buckets...for decorating your home or an egg hunt.

Little buckets filled with sand or cat litter to hold candles. Great for summer picnics too.

How about a little bucket for all the little ones at the party. Tough for them to carry all their picnic stuff...why not use a bucket.  Add their drink box, napkin, silverware, and little treats or favors for the party

A big black bucket, right?

I see a snowman's hat. Just add a ribbon.

CLICK HERE to go to an older post on how to build a snowman kit.

Than there is the Santa Bucket. Either pant one red or use a red bucket. Just add a black belt! CLICK HERE for that post.

I used an assortment of buckets for a drink buffet for a Christmas party 2 years ago. CLICK HERE for more.

From the same post as above. I used a bucket for a Christmas Tree holder.

and this past year's Christmas I used a plastic bucket for the holder. CLICK HERE for more on that!

There are buckets and buckets of ideas for this post! lol. Maybe you can share some of your ideas in the comments.

I'm wishing you buckets of blogging love for always stopping by.

Nothing better than a bucket of love! Well, a bucket of chicken is good too!!

~Karen~

Tool Time Tuesday...Paint Craft Bucket

Hi everyone! So glad you could drop by for  visit. Tool Time Tuesday is where I try to find items that can be used in different ways. I find things in hardware stores, automotive stores, office supply stores, my recycling bin etc...the motto for Tool Time is to "think outside the box"! Always look twice at something and make your brain think beyond the norm...like this item below.

I love this Tool Time...Why? It was $2.39 and it's red! After I show you what you can use it for, you'll love it too.

This is a Handy Paint Cup.

A mini hand bucket. It's great for when you are painting or cutting in trim work. Just pour a little paint in and your hand fits comfortably under the handle. Wow...that sounded like a commercial ( I really have no connection to this product...just caught my eye in the paint aisle.)

See that black rectangle? It's a magnet.

 Holds your paint brush out of the paint when not in use. Great for craft painting, not just wall painting.

The metal on the brush sticks to the magnet.

Well, it's Tool Time at Sew Many Ways, so needles and pins stick to this magnet too!!

Great handy bucket to hold hand sewing projects.

I'm sure the handle will fit on some chair arms or hang some where in the car when sewing on long trips.

Holds your hand sewing, scissors, glasses, thread etc. The needles and pins are always there on the magnet and won't get lost.



Great for...

• hand sewn hexagon projects
• cross stitching projects
• jewelry or bead work with the little metal tools
• the obvious craft paint

Take a trip down the paint aisle...great ideas in there!

Have a great Tuesday,

~Karen~