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Topic: Vintage Tricycle ....Repurposed.

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  1. Blossom

    Blossom
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    This tricycle had been in our store for months. Rusty. No pedals. When the price came down to 15 dollars, I bought it.

    Then, I scoured the net for pictures of an idea for turning it into a planter.

    Nothing inspired.

    I decided to spray paint it a good, spring color.

    I bought the tinware coffee pot and tea pot and use the lids as hubcap.

    Had the little locker basket in my "stash".

    Drilled the tinware to the seat and the front fender of the trike and the basket to the back.

    Hung some green prisms from the handle bars.

    Now, I am looking for MORE old tricycles!!!!

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    copperhead
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    very cute - let us know how well it sells!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  3. Blossom

    Blossom
    Member

    Either I am losing it....which is entirely possible....or I read DPumm's tricycle post and was subliminally inspired.

    Just to be on the safe side....Thanks DPumm!!!!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  4. Maggie

    Maggie
    Member

    Very cute!! I like that color!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  5. Leveta

    Leveta
    Member

    It's so cute!!!!!!!!!

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    grandmother2
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    I am just starting to look for ideas on what to do with my treasures I have been collecting, I have looked all over the net and I do believe this is the cutest thing I have seen. You all have the best ideas and now I will start looking for advice on how to make money with the treasures I have. Thank you all so much!!

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    ladydianab
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    That is so cool! you really have a creative flair.

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    SecondHandRosie
    Member

    Oh, that whole thing just looks so springy and so sweet!

    Good job!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  9. Leveta

    Leveta
    Member

    Welcome Grandmother2...These ladies do have great ideals...

    Posted 2 years ago #
  10. AnnOfGreenoak

    AnnOfGreenoak
    Member

    it looks great!!.ann
    www.greenoakantiques.com

    Posted 2 years ago #
  11. Marge

    Marge
    Member

    So sweet! It will look just perfect in a yard, garden, porch...

    Posted 2 years ago #
  12. DPumm

    DPumm
    Member

    Cute, Cute, Cute! I didn't paint the ones I did but I'm thinking next time maybe I should.

    Oh you'r welcome Blossom, nice to know I inspired someone, I have seen a lot of neat things on this site. Diana

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    grandmother2
    Member

    Thanks Leveta,That is so nice of you!!! I just love checking out all these great ideas!!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  14. Leveta

    Leveta
    Member

    I think with all the ideals these ladies have, someone should do a mag with them in it...

    Posted 2 years ago #
  15. Betsyofsisterstreasures

    Betsyofsisterstreasures
    Member

    Haven't been on in a while and just saw this. I love this repurpose of the tricycle! So clever and inventive, Greta. As always, you have a wonderful eye for detail and creativity. Well done!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  16. Blossom

    Blossom
    Member

    Thank you for your compliments, gals! You know how to make a junker feel good!!!! Betsy, glad you are back!

    Funny tricycle update:

    Our store hosted an antiques show this past weekend. We had a successful show and great attendance.

    My tricycle was used as a display on the front ticket-table. It received many compliments.

    The one thing it did not receive... was a new home!!

    Phooey!

    Greta

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    copperhead
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    HHHMMMMMM every once in a while it is good to keep a 'show stopper' around - maybe yours is a tricycle. I like the picture of the kid and the bike - LOL

    Posted 2 years ago #
  18. Leveta

    Leveta
    Member

    I have no doubt it will, it will....

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    lovetogarden46
    Member

    OHH that is just adorable!! YOu are very talented!!

    Posted 2 years ago #
  20. momlvcntrt

    momlvcntrt
    Member

    now i am lookin for a tricycle.............love that. i am now in a small apt but can decorate the front 'patio' and i do use that term loosly. it would be perfect and not a big investment if stolen..lol u never know...........

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    gigi
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    i want a full blown up pic of that black and white greta posted above....i want that lil' chunker on his bike in my garage. i LOVE that!
    i have tons of silly, cute, funny advertisements in there already....but this one definitely would be my new fav!!!! :)

    Posted 2 years ago #
  22. Blossom

    Blossom
    Member

    Thanks everybody!! I am trying to locate another vintage trike. Not so easy.

    Now, I am working on a vintage scooter with wood handlebar. Want it to be a primitive planter/ porch decoration.
    Gigi,

    Google: "Broken tricycle pictures"; that is where I found the cute black and white of the little boy.

    You could move the picture to your picture program and then send it online to Kodak...specify the size you want. I think that might work!!

    Greta

    Posted 2 years ago #

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