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The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book: Ingenious DIY Projects, Hacks, and Upcycles

July 17, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

Why just reuse a bucket when you can reinvent it? The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book updates a quirky classic with 30+ new ways to take those old buckets and put them to use.

Five-gallon buckets are ubiquitous and cheap (or even free). They are right up there with some of man’s best inventions, like the wheel and sliced bread. Sure, they can be useful on their own, holding stuff or transporting stuff from place to place. But that’s no fun. Put them to use around the house, garden, or farm instead! With common tools and the instructions in this book, you’ll find 60+ ideas and projects to make today. Connect with your inner engineer as you:

Make something for around the home, like a shoe rack, trash compactor, water filter, or mousetrap.
Become more self-sufficient, with a chicken waterer, egg incubator, nesting box, or bee feeder.
Have some fun with an air cannon, beanbag toss, drum set, or washtub bass.
Get creative by dressing your kid up in a bucket costume for Halloween, making a boat anchor, or a set of music speakers.
Grow more in the garden with a sweet potato starter, rolling composter, Japanese beetle trap, vermiculture bin, or walking watering can.

As you can see, there’s no shortage of ways to put these humble and hard-working mainstays to work past their prime and keep them out of landfills. Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will have fun and love the results of your work.

 

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Crafting the Fourth: Mason Jar Magic with My Cricut

Looking for an easy yet eye-catching way to add a little patriotic charm to your 4th of July decor? This Stars & Stripes Mason Jar Cricut Craft from CraftBits is a festive and fun project that’s perfect for crafters with a Cricut machine on hand.

This DIY features classic red, white, and blue vinyl elements—think stars, stripes, and all the Americana vibes—applied to a simple mason jar. The beauty of this craft is how versatile it is. Whether you’re using it as a lantern with a tea light, a utensil holder for your backyard BBQ, or even a candy jar for your holiday table, it’s a great way to add a personal, handmade touch to your celebration.

We also love how quick and beginner-friendly this project is, making it ideal for anyone looking to create something festive without committing to an all-day crafting session. The clean design means you can easily personalize it with names, dates, or different color combinations too.

This craft is also featured on our sister site, [insert blog name if you’d like], where we highlight holiday Cricut crafts and patriotic decor ideas. Be sure to check it out if you’re building your 4th of July craft list!

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