🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 39 (December 17)

Craft: “Oversized Outdoor Ornament Topiary (Bucket Repurpose)” 🎄🪣✨

Theme:Turning everyday items into joyful outdoor Christmas décor — bold, festive, and full of cheer.

This craft looks high-end, but it’s made from simple, repurposed items!

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• Large plastic bucket, planter, or laundry basket (repurposed)

• Large ball (playground ball, yoga ball, or plastic ball)

• Spray paint (outdoor-safe: red, green, gold, or silver)

• Plastic bowl (for ornament cap)

• Heavy-duty adhesive (E6000 or construction adhesive)

• Outdoor ribbon or mesh ribbon

• Floral foam, bricks, or rocks (for weight)

• Optional:

  • Faux greenery

  • Battery fairy lights

  • Vinyl words (JOY, NOEL, PEACE)

  • Glitter spray

✨ Directions:

1. Prep the Base

Fill the bucket or planter with rocks, bricks, or foam to add weight so it won’t tip outdoors.

Optional: Spray paint the bucket to match or wrap it with ribbon or burlap.

2. Paint the Ball

Spray paint your large ball in thin coats.Let it dry fully between coats.

Fun color ideas:

• Red with gold ribbon

• Silver with white snowflakes

• Green with plaid accents

3. Create the Ornament Cap

Spray paint the plastic bowl metallic gold or silver.Glue it upside-down to the top of the ball.

4. Assemble the Topiary

Secure the ball on top of the bucket using heavy-duty adhesive.Let it cure fully before moving.

5. Decorate

• Add ribbon stripes vertically like a real ornament

• Wrap fairy lights around the ball

• Add vinyl words or stenciled snowflakes

• Tuck greenery around the base

6. Display Outdoors

Place:

• On each side of your front door

• Along a walkway

• On the porch

• At the end of a driveway

They look AMAZING in pairs or trios.

✝️ Faith Reflection:

Matthew 5:14 (KJV)“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

This oversized ornament topiary is a reminder that our joy and faith are meant to be seen, lighting the way for others.