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Disney Chore Bucket

July 7, 2012 By Becca

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I came up with this idea when Mike and I decided to take his niece and nephew to Disneyland with us. They were coming to stay with us the summer before, and we wanted to give them an opportunity to earn some extra spending money for the trip so I made this Disney Chore Bucket. It is super easy to make and turned out really cute.

This fun chore bucket is a great way for kids to earn money for Disney. LoveOurDisney shows you how to make one for $3 or less.

I have seen a lot of similar ideas to this on pinterest for rainy day activities, ways to draw a name, etc. And well, I had these buckets that I found for 3 for $1 a few months ago that I had been wanting to use.

LoveOurDisney.com is showing you how to turn this $1 bucket into a Disney chore bucket

For this craft you will need the following:

  • Bucket or jar
  • Popsicle/Craft Sticks (I used the jumbo size ones)
  • Mod Podge
  • Acrylic Paint (color of your choice, I used black and red)
  • Sponge brush
  • Pencil with a new eraser (I thought I would use the pen in the picture, but changed to a pencil eraser)
  • Sharpie Pens (not markers, they bleed)
  • THIS google document I made of the saying done in Disney font (or you can make your own cuter saying and download the Disney font HERE)
  • I also used Distressing Ink and some Disney stickers

To start- Print (on card stock) and cut out your sign/label. I used distressing ink around the edges (if you know my craft style this is not shocking). I then used mod podge to adhere it to the bucket.

Make a chore bucket with extra chores for kids to earn money for Disney. LovOurDisney.com

I then added some Disney stickers for some extra fun. I chose Donald and Daisy.

Disney inspired chore bucket is a great way to offer extra chores in exchange for money
I love this chore bucket idea as a way to let kids earn spending money for Disney

Next, I mod podged the Disney chore bucket. I used a matte finish mod podge. I thought after I had covered the whole thing how I had never mod podged tin before without painting it, or covering it completely in another material, so I was nervous, but it dried nicely and looked great.

While I waited for it to dry, so I could put on a second coat, I did the popsicle sticks.
First, I used red and black paint on 13 sticks. They kids were here for 2 weeks, and normally they got to pick one chore a day (except on major cleaning days). I didn’t put them back in until they were all used up.

Take the sponge brush you used for mod podge and the pencil. Dip the end of the handle of the brush into which ever color you are using.

Ends of brushes are perfect for making Mickey heads on chore sticks. Check out this craft from LoveOurDisney.com

Wipe off the excess paint. I did a few trial ones on an extra popsicle stick until I got it down. Use this as the center circle for Mickey’s head. Put it on each popsicle stick. I did all the red ones, and then the black ones after.
Next, use the eraser end of the pencil to make the ears. Again, I practiced on the extra stick until I got it down.

Mickey Chore Sticks to ear money for Disney. Great for kids. LoveOurDisney.com has a tutorial for it.

Obviously they are not all perfect, but I am not into perfection. The imperfections makes it personal.

Then write at the other end, I wrote out chores and amounts. I did not write any chores they should automatically do. No picking up toys, making bed, putting away clean clothes, etc. Only extra stuff they could do that I would not normally have them do.

Do Mickey heads make chores more enjoyable? This is a cute chore bucket idea from LoveOurDisney.com

I just used the sharpie fine point pens. I tried markers but they bled (you can tell which ones that I used them on). If you want to get fancy, you can print them off on the computer and glue/tape them on. I went for simple and quick.

(Don’t forget to add a second coat of mod podge to your bucket)

There you have it. You are finished with your Disney Chore Bucket. It only took me about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Great way for kids to earn Disney spending money. Chore bucket with extra items they can do for money. LoveOurDisney.com

Enjoy your Disney Chore Bucket!

Also check out:

  1. Turn Your Disney Souvenir Buttons into Magnets
  2. Mickey and Me Wall Hanging
  3. Craft Time- Disney Fund Jar
  4. Craft Time- Disney Fund Jar

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Comments

  1. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    September 16, 2012 at

    So cute and such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    I featured your chore bucket on my blog today! Come on over and check it out 🙂
    https://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2012/09/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-49.html

  2. The Activity Mom says

    February 19, 2013 at

    Love the idea of working toward a family goal like vacation! I included a link to this post and your pic in my allowance roundup post. https://www.activity-mom.com/2013/02/allowance.html

  3. Amy Zellers says

    August 27, 2013 at

    Love this idea! I’ve been trying to get my son to use the chore chart, with no success recently. I think a fresh idea like this might work. We vacation at WDW each year and his chores are for “Savings for Disney $$”. The Mickey sticks are a perfect reminder. I came across your blog today and love the crafty ideas. I’m new to blogging, only two months now and was searching for Disney ideas to feature on my blog. I’m eager to follow your blog and feature you in the future, if you’re interested. My blog is called Mouse Ears Mom. Check it out and if you’re ok with it, I’ll feature you and a this post in the future. My blog is http://www.mouseearsmom.com

    Thank you!
    Amy

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