Hello creative community and friends
Looking to add a little extra holiday magic to your Christmas décor? This DIY Santa Claus bucket is the perfect project to bring festive cheer to your home while making use of recycled materials! In this guide, we’ll show you how to transform an ordinary ice cream tub into an adorable Santa bucket with a few simple supplies. This craft is fun, eco-friendly, and a great way to personalize your holiday decorations.
Materials You’ll Need:
Empty ice cream tub (washed and dried)
Red fabric (enough to wrap the tub)
White fabric (for Santa’s gloves and face)
Black fabric strip (for the belt)
Faux fur (for Santa’s beard)
Fiber fill (for stuffing arms and face)
White garland (for cuffs on Santa’s arms)
Googly eyes
Hot glue gun
Gold trim and embellishments (for the belt buckle and decorative touches)
Blush or pink makeup (for Santa’s cheeks)
Decorative berries and small white scarf (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Wrap the Tub in Red Fabric
Start by covering your ice cream tub with red fabric, both inside and out. Use hot glue to secure the fabric in place. This will serve as the base for your Santa bucket.
Step 2: Create Santa’s Arms and Gloves
Cut a long strip of red fabric and hand-sew it into a tube shape. Stuff it with fiber fill to add some bulk, then sew white fabric to form Santa’s gloves. Attach the gloves to each end of the red strip using hot glue, and wrap white garland around the wrist area to create cuffs.
Once the arms are complete, glue the strip around the top rim of the tub so that it looks like Santa is hugging the bucket.
Step 3: Make Santa’s Face
Cut a circle of white fabric for Santa’s face. Using a running stitch, sew around the edge of the fabric, then pull the thread slightly to gather it. Stuff the circle with fiber fill and secure the fabric to create a rounded shape for Santa’s head.
For the nose, follow the same steps with a smaller piece of fabric. Glue the face to the front of the bucket and attach the nose, googly eyes, and faux fur for the beard. Don’t forget to add a smile and little eyebrows for character!
Step 4: Add Santa’s Hat
Cut a triangular piece of red fabric and sew it into a cone shape for Santa’s hat. Place it on top of his head, adding a strip of faux fur around the base and a small pom-pom at the tip if you’d like.
Step 5: Add the Finishing Touches
Wrap a black strip of fabric around the middle of the tub to create Santa’s belt, and attach a gold trim as a belt buckle. Glue any additional decorations you like, such as a small scarf or faux berries, to give your Santa bucket a unique, festive flair.
To give Santa a rosy glow, lightly dab some blush or pink makeup on his cheeks for that jolly look!
How to Use Your DIY Santa Bucket:
This Santa bucket is versatile and can be used as a holiday candy holder, a festive planter, or a unique gift container. It’s a perfect holiday addition to any room and will certainly catch the attention of guests!
Why This Project is Perfect for the Holidays:
This craft isn’t just adorable—it’s also sustainable. Using an old ice cream tub and other recycled materials helps reduce waste, making this Santa bucket as eco-friendly as it is festive. Plus, it’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on activity that’s easy for all ages.
hope you enjoyed this DIY Santa bucket tutorial and are inspired to add a little handmade magic to your holiday décor! Whether you make it with family or as a fun project on your own, this festive bucket is sure to bring cheer to your home. Share your own creations and let us know how you used your Santa bucket in the comments below. Happy crafting and merry Christmas!
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Ally