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DIY // Get Over Being Sick Hand-Lettered Bucket Kit

November 14, 2016

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Get over being sick with this DIY bucket kit - Within the Grove

As many of you know, I’m loving my new role of Kindergarten teacher turned into stay at home mom. But one thing that will always be present in both jobs are germs.  I’ll never forget coming home with the dreaded stomach bug one school year as I ”casually” passed it on to my husband. Miserable, right? Now being a mom to my little one, I’m more proactive than ever with keeping germs away. That’s when the light bulb went off! We’re always creating get-well baskets for loved ones. Those are wonderful but what about all those icky germs?! That’s when I thought I would create a Get Over Being Sick Bucket Kit.

Help someone feel better soon with this kit - Within the Grove

What’s the first thing you do after being sick especially if it’s your whole household?  You frantically clean every surface you can think of to prevent a relapse of the stomach bug.  Help a friend out by gifting them a Get Over Being Sick Bucket Kit with all of the essentials to help them create a germ free environment.  The cute bucket will certainly bring a smile to their face also! Seriously, this is a game changer!

What’s in my Get Over Being Sick Kit you just might ask? Let me show you!

Get over being sick bucket kit materials - Within the Grove

1. Hand-lettered Farmhouse Bucket

This bucket provides a unique way to display the contents of the kit. It also adds a personal touch for the family you are gifting it to! You’ll find the tutorial for this hand-lettered bucket in the post today.

2.  Wipes

Disinfecting wipes are a must for quickly cleaning surfaces.

3. Laundry Detergent

My bedding is the first thing to hit the washer once I’m on the mend.  Plus, have you ever heard anyone complain about clean, fresh smelling sheets?

4. Cleaning Solution

Need to deep scrub to make sure all of the germs are gone? Grab a bottle of homemade cleaning solution from the kit to get the job done!

DIY Cleaning supplies for your home - Within the Grove

5. Tissues and Hand Sanitizer

You might feel well enough to clean but the sniffles could still be lingering.  Grab a box of tissues as you make your way around the house.  But certainly don’t keep spreading the germs. Use hand sanitizer when possible.

6. Scotch-Brite® Disposable Toilet Scrubber and Scotch-Brite® Disposable Toilet Scrubber Refills

Time to get real. You come home with the stomach bug and you’ll be spending more time in the bathroom rather than sleeping the sickness away in bed. When it’s all said and done you’ll need to clean your toilet ASAP.  The Scotch-Brite® Disposable Toilet Scrubber and Scotch-Brite® Disposable Scrubber Refills are the bee’s knees. With the Scotch-Brite™ scrubbing power it provides, you’ll never again miss a spot underneath the rim.

Scotch-Brite™ Disposable Toilet Scrubber - Within the Grove

I know what you’re thinking.  It’s your least favorite part to clean and the last thing you want to do. This cleaning tool scrubs the germs you’ve been leaving behind in just seconds without you even getting your hands dirty.  Think about it!  It has a built-in bleach cleaner, the scrubbers are disposable after use, refills will never leave you stuck with germs, and the shape will have your toilet rim clean in seconds so you can get back to recovering. Can it get any easier than that?

Clean under the rim with Scotch Brite - Within the Grove

7. Magazines, Candles, and a Card, Oh My!

After reading the get well card placed in the kit, your friend or family member can kick their feet up, light their new seasonal candle, and get lost in a new magazine. It’s the perfect way to relax after cleaning.

Relax after a day of cleaning - Within the Grove

So where did I find the containers and the Scotch-Brite Disposable Toilet Scrubber and refills? My favorite neighborhood store: Target. I was browsing the One Spot which turned into walking down almost every aisle in Target. That happens to everyone, right?  All of a sudden I spotted my new favorite cleaning product.

Want to grab one for yourself? Below you’ll find a picture of where you can find the Scotch-Brite Disposable Toilet Scrubber and the Scotch-Brite Disposable Toilet Scrubber Refills the next time you’re needing a sparkling bathroom.

Scotch Brite found in Target - Within the GroveWhile you’re putting the Scotch-Brite Brand products in your cart, go ahead and add this Target Cartwheel Offer for an extra 15% off from November 13th through the 19th.  Also, don’t forget to look for the $2 coupon on each box!

Coupon for Scotch Brite at Target - Within the Grove

Need more inspiration on why this is a must-have in your cleaning bucket? Check out what other bloggers have to say here. 


DIY Hand-Lettered Bucket

Ready to create a Get Over Being Sick Bucket Kit of your own?  After purchasing all of your items for the kit, follow these easy steps to write the name of the family of the bucket in hand-lettering style.

DIY hand lettered bucket - Within the Grove

Supplies

Bucket || Permanent Maker || Pencil || Family name printed in a calligraphy font

Supplies to create a hand lettered bucket - Within the Grove

The How-To

Step 1: Find your favorite calligraphy font and type the name of the family. Use this as a reference when writing the name on the bucket.  This certainly helped me!

Step 2: Using the pencil, write the family name on the bucket.  Dive right in! Use the printed family name as your guide. It’ll easily erase if you make a mistake.

Write the family name in pencil

Step 3: Trace over the pencil marks with a permanent marker.  Erase any stray marks once you’re done.

Creating a hand lettered bucket with a family name - Within the Grove

Step 4: Now for faking the calligraphy look. You’re going to draw a line to make every down stroke in your writing thicker.  This will create calligraphy styled lettering.

Create a thicker down stroke for the calligraphy look - Within the Grove

Step 5: Color in the down strokes to complete the look!

Hand letter calligraphy on a bucket - Within the Grove

How will you help your friends and family the next time they are sick? This Get Over Being Sick Kit will certainly make their lives easier, especially knowing they are kicking the sickness to the curb! Is there anything else you would add to your kit? Leave it in the comments below! Not sure? Here’s more inspiration coming your way!

Scotch-Brite at Target

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Comments

  1. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    November 14, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Oh man…the stomach bug is the worst!! I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t LOVE receiving a fun basket like this when they’re dealing with that mess. And these toilet scrubbers are truly fantastic. Loved your lettering tutorial, too!! #client

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      It seriously is the worst! It would make getting sick just a tad bit easier.

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    November 14, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    This is brilliant! After a recent sickness here I went out and bought a TON of disinfecting supplies. I wish I would have had something like this on-hand.

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you! Go ahead and make it for the next time. I have mine on stand-by. Hopefully we won’t need it.

      Reply
  3. Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    This is such a cute idea and love your hand-lettering!

    Xx Taylor
    http://lightscameracatwalk.com

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Hi Taylor! Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  4. Ashlyn says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Looks soooo good!! Great job!

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you Ashlyn!

      Reply
  5. Mar says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Oh the dreaded flu season… boooo! This is such a cute gift idea!

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you! Fingers crossed we both don’t need this kit!

      Reply

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