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Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

One of my favorite hobbies is decorating for birthday parties. Planning ahead is definitely one of my strong qualities. I decided to do a Fire truck themed birthday party for my son’s 3rd birthday. The ”œBirthday crafts” theme was perfect for me showcase my skills. Decorate the table with these cute red buckets and add a fun bow for additional cuteness.

Materials:

  • Bowdabra
  • Bowdabra Bow Wire
  • Red polka dot ribbon
  • Yellow polka dot sheer ribbon
  • Red/White grosgrain ribbon
  • Wooden dowels
  • Card stock circle cutouts
  • Rocks
  • Buckets
  • Tape

Instructions:
1. Gather all the materials you will need to make some fun birthday decorations.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

2. Tape circle cutouts to wooden dowels. I taped two circles together so there is a photo on each side.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

3. Use the red and white striped grosgrain ribbon and wind around each wooden dowel. Tape in place.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

4. Add some rocks to the inside of each bucket. Place the wooden dowel inside so it stays in place.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

5. Wrap a piece of yellow polka dot ribbon around each bucket and tape in place. Tape a card stock circle cutout onto the ribbon. Do this on the front and back of each bucket.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

6. To make the bow cut 18” of Bowdabra Bow Wire. Fold the wire in half and place it into the Bowdabra.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

7. Place the red polka dot ribbon onto the Bowdabra.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

8. Make several loops on each side.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

9. Scrunch down with the Bowdabra Wand.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

10. Thread the two loose ends of the wire through the loop and pull the wire tightly.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

11. Fluff the bow.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

12. Tie the Bowdabra Bow Wire around the wooden dowel tightly. Wrap the Bowdabra Bow Wire around your finger to make curls.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

13. Display your new decorations.

Birthday Crafts: Fireman Bucket Decor

 

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