DIY Rain Go Away Umbrella Holder
It seems as though it rains constantly here in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Our yard is always soppy. I’m often trudging through the “swamp” to get to the trash can on the side of our house, or walking the dog in the rain. Our old umbrella holder fell over and broke, so I decided to repurpose a galvinized bucket found in the Walmart floral section, and make it a DIY Rain Go Away Umbrella Holder.
Materials Needed:
*tall galvanized bucket, urn, planter?
*vinegar
*medium grade sandpaper
*craft paint- dark blue, several shades of green, black, brown, and pink.
*paint brushes- 1” sponge brush, small round brush, 1/4” flat brush, liner brush
*Rain Go Away Template- print yours – Rain Go Away Template
*mechanical pencil
*Sharpie marker
*masking tape or painters tape (not pictured)
*acrylic gloss spray sealer (not pictured)
*colored chalk (not pictured)
Directions:
We’re only painting the front half of the bucket. On one side of the bucket, there is a metal seam to clearly mark the boundaries. Go to the other side. Make Sharpie marks all the way down using the center of the side handle as a guide.
Make Sharpie marks all the way down, using the center of the side handle as a guide.
Sand the front half of the bucket, the side you plan to paint, with medium-grade sandpaper. This will give your project “teeth” to hold the paint.
Sand the front side with medium-grade sandpaper.
Clean your bucket with vinegar after sanding. This is standard procedure for painting galvinized metal.
Clean your bucket with vinegar after sanding.
Start painting on the side where you made the Sharpie marks, using the white paint and 1” foam brush.
Start painting painting on the side where you made the Sharpie marks.
Paint the entire front side. It will need lots of white paint. Use the 1/4″ flat brush to paint the tight areas.
first coat of paint
When you’re finished, take the bucket outside for good lighting. Make sure everything is well- covered in white paint.
Make sure everything is well- covered in white paint.
Make a pencil mark in the top center of the bucket. This will help you center things later.
Make a pencil mark in the top center of the bucket.
Turn the Rain Go Away template over. Use colored chalk to cover the letter pattern.
Turn the Rain Go Away template over. Use colored chalk to cover the letter pattern.
Fold the template in half to find its center, then center the template on the bucket, using the pencil mark made earlier as a guide. Use masking tape or painters tape to keep the design in place. Trace the letters using the mechanical pencil WITHOUT the lead.
Fold the template in half to find its center.
Trace the letters using the mechanical pencil, WITHOUT the lead.
Carefully remove the template. The chalk pattern should show up well against the white paint.
The chalk pattern should show up well against the white paint.
Paint the letters using the liner brush or small round brush. The small round brush works well for the larger letters.
Paint the letters using the liner brush or small round brush.
I free-hand painted some simple greenerey, using the liner brush for the branches, the small round brush for the leaves, and the wooden end of the paint brush for the berries. Try it if you’re feeling adventurous.
Use the liner brush for the branches, and the small round brush for the leaves.
Use the wooden end of the paint brush to make the berries.
After your project dries completely, gently wipe off the excess chalk and spray the entire thing with acrylic gloss spray sealer. Complete this step outside.
After your project dries completely, spray the entire thing with acrylic gloss sealer.
You’re finished! Put a brick in the bottom to keep it from toppling over at inopportune times! I hope you have sunny skies in your life, but if you don’t, you can fall back on your DIY Rain Go Away Umbrella Holder.
Kristie
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What a great idea! I live on the Texas Gulf Coast, so it rains a lot here, too. I never quite know what to do with the soaking wet umbrellas we bring in the house (we usually just put them in the garage). This would be super helpful!
Thanks! I just hopped over to your blog, and saw the post about snow activities with kids who live in a warm climate. I can definitely relate. We’re in the same boat here in the sunny Lowcountry. I like it that I can easily find and read stuff on your blog!
That is such a cute project and I think my son and I will make these to give to Charlie’s Aunt and Grandmother next year for Christmas. Because Handmade Gifts make the best Gifts.
I agree!
Having a place to store umbrellas is missing in our home. Your post had inspired me. Your umbrella storage urn turned out perfect! Have a wonderful weekend, Kippi #kippiathome
Send me a picture, if you decide to make one!