Learn how to create stunning chic floral party buckets with this easy DIY ice bucket tutorial. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.
Floral Ice Bucket
Forget boring ice buckets!
Let’s get creative and add a personal touch to your next party experience.
These DIY ice buckets are like a secret garden for your drinks, complete with fragrant blooms and zesty orange slices.
Get ready to wow your guests with these charming creations!
What is a Floral Frozen Ice Bucket?
Can you make a DIY ice bucket?
Picture this: your guests reaching for a refreshing beverage, only to find it nestled in a beautiful frozen ice bucket adorned with vibrant blooms?
A floral ice bucket transforms a simple function into a party experience, adding a personal touch and creating a stunning centerpiece for your gathering.
DIY ice buckets also make wonderful hostess gifts, especially during the holidays!
DIY Ice Bucket Step-by-Step Guide
What You Will Need:
Is it easy to make a frozen ice bucket?
Yes, making an ice bucket is quite simple. Here is my step-by-step guide to get you started:
Step 1: DIY Ice Bucket
Cut the top of your carton off with scissors like I have done here.
Step 2: DIY Ice Bucket
Place your favorite bottled beverage into the center of the carton.
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Ice Candles How to DIY Winter Lanterns Tutorial post.
Step 3: DIY Ice Bucket
Next, fill your carton with warm water about 3/4 of the way full.
Step 4: DIY Ice Bucket
Add your flowers or fruits of choice into the water in the carton surrounding the bottle. Lemon slices are always a nice touch.
Step 5: Freeze Your DIY Ice Bucket
Once you have added your fruit, it’s time to freeze your DIY ice bucket.
You will want to freeze it for at least 12 hours.
Be sure you have room in your freezer so the DIY ice bucket can stand tall and upright, creating a nice straight ice mold.
Step 6: DIY Ice Bucket
Once your ice bucket is frozen and ready to present, remove it from the freezer and peel off the carton, and you will have a stunning DIY ice bucket for all your entertaining needs.
It is super simple, and it will be the envy of all your party guests.
I have enjoyed making these floral ice buckets and bringing them to parties with me as hostess gifts. They are always a huge hit!
You can also make a large bucket or smaller bucket based on the various carton options you choose to create your ice bucket mold with.
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Vintage Bars: 10 Designs to Copy Now post.
Party Experience
Elevate your next gathering with these fun and festive ways to incorporate your own DIY ice buckets into the party experience!
Theming is Key
Pro Tip
You may also enjoy this Antique Bar Cart: 15 Eclectic Ways to Vintage Style post.
Interactive Elements
Placement Matters
Don’t Forget the Fun Part!
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and let your creativity shine!
These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little imagination, you can create a truly unique and memorable party experience with your DIY ice buckets.
I hope these ideas inspire you to add a touch of floral elegance to your next gathering!
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Small Drink Beverage Table Accent post.
Limoncello DIY Ice Bucket
Here’s another DIY ice bucket I recently made using a bottle of Limoncello to bring to a holiday party.
For this ice bucket, I made the water level shorter in the container so it would be easier to serve by hand. I added four lemon slices and a few branches from our Christmas tree to keep the lemons from floating to the top.
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Ice Lantern Kit: Deluxe DIY Winter Globe Luminaries post.
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I love this idea, Ann! I’m curious about how long the ice bucket will stay frozen at a party. I see where you say to set on a plate but wondered if it would look good even after several hours.
Hi Kim, the ice bucket will easily last for the duration of a party but definitely put it on a plate or keep it in the refrigerator if you like. I just made the globe ice lanterns, which they say last up to 10 hours inside. But again, I would put them on something as they will melt a little.