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Topic: Couple of quick garden junk projects

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Started 4 years ago by LuAnn
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LuAnn
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Was inspired recently to put together some garden art. I plan on giving all way except for one of each that I'll put in my own garden. The anglefood cake pan on a stick will be used as a bird bath this year but may be changed to a planter next year to hold hanging flowers. The other is the vase (also on a stick) with the paper weight. JH came up with the idea of using the paper weight while we were scouring a flea market for tea pots and such to glue on top. The possibilites are endless-use your imagination. I can't take credit for these as I was inspired by items I saw at a May Fair and a "French Flea Market".
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Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Very cute and clever! I especially love the last pic with all the variations of objects on bud vases. Such a great way to get rid of unwanted chippy glass. Thanks for sharing with us! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

They are so cute...LOVE the bunny one...

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

Thanks ladies. I was amazed at all the garden art at the "French Flea Market" since it was in a ladies back yard with lots of gardens, garden paths and of course-garden junk. She had it set up so artfully. My Aunt and friend toured the garden and loved everything. Then the fun part began--searching for the right items. It was such a blast. Anything is possible!!

Posted 4 years ago #
csudderth
Member

Cute, cute, cute. I agree--searching is the fun part!
Christy

Posted 4 years ago #
tricia
Member

thanks for sharing...I'm anxious the put one together myself...how fun!

Posted 4 years ago #
cowpalace
Member

Those are fantastic! Are those door knobs on the angel food cake pan? I have a ton of odd glass pieces. What kind of glue did you use? I tried a cup and saucer with gorilla glue, but it didn't stick. :>(

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

Pic #1-I used a tapered spindle. Placeing the angelfood cake pan on till it snug then sawed off the top part. Had JH drill out a small hole to place the glass knob in. I used gorilla glue on this. It is held in the ground with a piece of rebar. JH drilled a hole in the bottom to place it in.

Pice #2-Any type of glass ware can be used. I used "Goop" to hold together. Don't forget to read directions--lost one while moving--glue still wet and vase fell off. This glue is water resistant so it should hold.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Try quick grip adhesive too. It is weatherproof and waterproof and holds up in our heat just fine. I find it in the craft glue section at our local WM. Can't live without it here! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
thehillbillies
Member

Love them!!! Invited to a garden show that I might attend now that I've got an idea! Great job!

Posted 4 years ago #
cowpalace
Member

Thanks for the helpful hints! Now to get busy making myself one...or two or three. :>)

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Hey Hillbilly where ha been girl?

Posted 4 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

Leveta - that's what I was thinking!!! How the heck are ya hillbilly!!!? Garden junk is starting to grow on me in a big way thanks to you guys!!!

Posted 4 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

Ya know, I was surprised to see her here too! Welcome Home Hillbilly!

Sue

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I am in the process of making one of the garden sticks from a few pieces of stray glass I got at the thrift store this afternoon. Will post when it is complete...that is if it doesn't look too hideous! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
thehillbillies
Member

Awe- you guys missed me! *blush*

Unfortunately I've been so busy with kids ball games (at least 3 a week) my husband is busy with school (trying to make life easier on him)and two kids birthday's this month...

I literally go from work to ball games to bed... so I've had very little time to browse and talk... let alone have fun playing with junk!!! I can't wait until life slows down!!!

It better soon... I'm suppose to organize a flea market 7/11 and be in a garden show 7/25!!!

SO- everyone keep playing and creating... I'll try to make it back more often. Lovin all the ideas!!!

Posted 4 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

Oh, wow, that sounds very TIRING to me! Sometimes you feel so blessed to be tugged in so many ways but then again...

Jan - can't wait to see your garden art! Good Luck!

Sue

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I am in phase 2 of gluing and it is starting to come together. Maybe tomorrow I can have it finshed and post the picture then. Will keep everyone posted! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member
Okay...here goes the first garden totem pole I have made this week. I have another work in progress to post when complete. I may put them on Etsy or in the booth....your thoughts please! Thanks! Jan
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Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

Jan--You did a great job. Love this. Possibilities are definitely endless. Thanks for posting. LuAnn

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Thanks! Sorry for the bluebird's butt turned wrong for the pic. The wind was blowing this morning and I was afraid it would fall over. This totem consists of a white bud vase, blue candleholder, a jar with flat marbles and the little blue bird of happiness plopped on top...he was sitting in my booth going no where! DH is getting into the swing of helping me so maybe I can get some others done by the weekend. This is a great way to get rid of unwanted glass and right now you can't give it away in a booth down here! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

You know I thought several times I would like to make totems. I look at the peices and think, hummm that doesn't look to hard...Well... When I get to a place that has glass stuff I can't remember what it is I need...Guess I need to write things down...Can anyone tell me the main peices you need...Oh Jan your peices look pretty...

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Leveta -Just use your imagination when you see a large piece and pick up others to see if they will work with it. You can use a large compote turned upside down and start stacking away until you find the right mix of glassware. Also bud vases are so cheap too and a great way to get rid of them. I play with so many pieces and don't glue it until I am positive it is what I want to use. I am learning to glue in phases and not rush things. I let each addition dry overnight...DH says I get in too big of a hurry...but heck I want it done right now...LOL. Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
tricia
Member

Oh dear! I'm getting quite hooked on this idea! How Fun!

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

I too get in a hurry to have it done NOW! Lost a bud vase that way. I've learned to be patient. JH went to SA today and picked up more pieces to make what my sisters call "vase on a stick". Guess he has the fever too!! LuAnn

Posted 4 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

JAN - I just saw your totems on your blog and I JUST LOVE THEM. The colors are just so pretty together and you should be proud!

Sue

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Thanks! During this awful heat it is giving me a project to do inside...lol ! I am working on several others and hope to post pictures of them by the weekend. Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

What do you use to glue?? There are so many people useing different glues now it confusing...

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

Leveta - I am using that Quick Grip I mentioned in another post that holds up very well in our weather down here. It is waterproof too which helps. I am learning to be patient in between gluing the pieces together. Also having fun with this project and creating the totems. Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

I use "Goop" which is also waterproof. So far they're all holding up. LuAnn

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I just finished another one and letting it dry overnight before posting a picture of it. It has 7 different pieces of glass glued together so I don't want to take any chances. This project is so much fun and VERY addictive! Thanks for posting your pics earlier this week. I am going to use a couple for Christmas gifts and hope I remember where I place them in the house...LOL ! Thanks! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
Breznlin
Member

Love all of these ideas! Can't wait to see more pics.

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I think LuAnn has started something with all of us on these totems! They are so much fun to create. Now to figure out how to sell them. Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member
This is the second garden totem I have made this week. I used 7 pieces of glass on it. The little blue glass squirrel was residing in a booth in our mall with no home so now he is perched on top of the totem. I am thinking of putting both in the booth for $ 9.95 each as shipping will be somewhat difficult due to their size and also they weigh about 4 pounds each! Now I want to try one with a plate as the base and go up from there! Why do I allow myself to become addicted to projects! Right now I am enjoying getting rid of unwanted glassware. Jan
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Posted 4 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
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Oh, Jan, I really like this one too! I thought of you while at a garage sale yesterday. I bought a clear aqua glass kitten that I plan to put on top of a garden totem. I need to find the rest of the stuff for the totem! Do you just buy randomly or do you buy what "speaks" to you and kind of design it while you're junk shopping? Does that make sense?

I guess is what I'm asking is do you just buy up the cheap glass items, put them all out in front of you and then pick what will go on what totem? Or, do you buy cheap glass items - but building it in your head and looking for specific colors, etc.?

Sue

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I build as I am shopping and make sure all the pieces will fit together and look halfway decent. Chips don't bother me at all either as long as they aren't too big. I try to work colors together and also get enough "finds" to do more than one totem. I am in love with these little cuties and can't seem to quit making them right now. I love to find a particular piece that speaks to me and go from that one piece with the rest of the glass for the totem too. These become definately a OOAK original when complete. I am thinking they will make great Christmas gifts for my junking and gardening friends this year. I am going to work on a pink one next and hopefully she will have a sweet pink victorian figurine in part of the totem....getting brave now...LOL ! Can't wait to see what you create. Be sure and share pics with us. Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

These seem to have really taken off. I'm glad you all are enjoying putting these together. I try to create one at a time unless I can find a few vases real cheap and then scour for the items for the top. I even have the JH looking for items. I gave my "vase on a stick" to my sisters and mother earlier this week. They were all thrilled. Each cost me less than $3.00 each!! Not bad for gifts. Let's see more--such creativity on this site! LuAnn

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

LuAnn what is JH???

Posted 4 years ago #
magark
Member

I just came home from 2 thrift shops here in town with a load of mismatched items for more totems and even a couple more cup/saucer bird feeders on vases. Will post as soon as they are completed. Thanks LuAnn for sharing this idea with us and getting me & Sue hooked on it! Jan

Posted 4 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

Leveta: JH is "junking husband" LuAnn

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Well I was close, I thought maybe Junk Husband...Yours sounds better...lol

Posted 4 years ago #
mollybee
Member

Meet "Miss Bee" I made her this winter to put in the garden..so far she hasn't got there is on my screened porch..she has christmas lights in her skirt...

Posted 3 years ago #
mollybee
Member

Sorry...I don't know how to get a picture on here...but she is cute!...

Posted 3 years ago #
mollybee
Member

Hope this works!

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

I bought all kind of glass pieces today. Can't wait to see what I can do with them...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

You are going to have fun and believe me this is addictive! Just be patient in putting the pieces together and let them dry overnight really well. Can't wait to see what you create....good luck! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

I got some of that quick grip stuff also today...I still have to get some flower vases. I got some clear coffee glasses also but couldn't find clear saucers unless they were like 2.00 apiece or so. So I found some clear star candleholders and I think they will work fine...I have a secret summmer junk friend on another site and I got to get something together for her by July 1st....

Posted 3 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

LOL okay you guys (Jan in particular) - ya'll had me looking at glass pieces ALL week-end long! Everytime I would see a glass something or another, or a flower vase, I would think..."Jan needs this", or "Sue needs this piece"...Sue, I think I saw the dog that goes with the kitten. LOLOLOL

Posted 3 years ago #
jillruth
Member

Love these. I've been buying old odds and ends for a LONG time. Just waiting for inspiration...you all are it!
Now--more questions--
How do you display these to sell them?
Do you include a sign to explain what they are?
Do you sell also the rebar or whatever you are using to stake it in the ground with?
I've made the birdfeeders out of teacups that are already mounted on rebar and very difficult to display.
Thanks to you all for sharing all your projects!

Posted 3 years ago #
Breznlin
Member

to display those items mounted on rebar or a post - just place some sand in a bucket or large tub and you can place them right in the sand to hold them up.

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

DH has "loaned" me a blue plastic milk crate that turned upside down will allow the square holes to be on top and I am going to use dowels and rebar but price it separate from the totems. I am going to put 3 or 4 at a time in the booth and pray none of the "loose kids" will break them. I am also list a few on Etsy and not ship the stake/rebar with them....they can easily find these at the hardware store. I found rebar (36" tall) for 99 cents Sat. at the hdwr store. It was unplated but I can clear kote it or paint to get rid of the rust....it's really bad and leaves your hands very rusty! I plan on making some free standing towers this week and will post pics of them next. Our thrift store sells dinner plates, vases, cups, c'holders, etc for 25 to 50 cents each! Even large glass globes are 50 cents. I will take a pic of the display once I get it set up in the booth...hopefully his "creation" will work too! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Maggie
Member

Jan, can't wait to see what you create & your display! I hope they sell for you! Maybe you will start a trend here in Arkansas.

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

For my Teacup birdfeeders on poles(painted PVC) my DH took heavy square pieces of wood and drilled holes in them to stand my feeders up in to display them...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Maggie - we need to find some sort of "junking" show close by and set up to see if we can market our garden totems, bird cup feeders and other junk! We are working on having one at a friend's place in the country before summer ends and a bunch of us set up to sell. Plan on advertising it well too!
Laveta - I just found a wire cage shelf I removed from the booth when I downsized and I think it will work fine too! Going to give it a rip anyway. Stay cool....already over 90 down here...yuck ! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Maggie
Member

Be sure & let me know when you are having the show! I'll get my SIL to bring me. My car is old & small....she has a nice BIG Suburban! It holds a lot of stuff! LOL

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Hopefully we can work on getting things organized in July and hopefully set it up late July or early August. I have tons of stuff to get rid of too. Even discovered a vintage 2 wheel garden cart behind the storage building...now that's embarrassing! I think we will try it on a Sat. since so many folks work too. Going to gear it towards junk to repurpose and such....no garage sale stuff. Will keep you posted on it. Would love to meet you too. We need to hit up at some auctions close by too. Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Maggie
Member

Sounds good to me! Thanks for visiting my blog.I hope I will get better at it! LOL I have lots of pics of my yard & flowers, but I'm on dial-up & it takes soooo long to post a pic on here that I gave up on it.

Posted 3 years ago #
jillruth
Member

So good to hear the ideas!

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I put the 2 garden totems posted earlier in the booth yesterday. DH put together a cube shelf to display them in and it works just fine. I will take pics of it today when I run out and put the 2 cup bird feeders in there. In the meantime, DH designed a free standing garden totem and when finished it will resemble the Seattle space needle (his wording). I am so glad he enjoys helping me create stuff. We should have it finished by this evening so it can dry overnight and I can put it in the booth tomorrow. Gee LuAnn you sure know how to "hook" folks on projects but a BIG thank you for showing the totems to us. Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member
This is the display DH made for my booth to hold the garden totems and tea cup birdfeeders. It is actually sturdy and is 4 rows deep which holds the dowel sticks just fine. I had previously used the entire shelving to hold handmade candles in vintage glassware. It was a thrift store find for $ 2.00 last fall ! I priced the garden totems $ 10 with a dowel stick and the birdfeeders $ 6.00 with the dowel stick. Let's hope they will sell ! Jan
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Posted 3 years ago #
LuAnn
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Love the tea cup bird feeders. You did a great job. Sounds like everyone is having a good time creating! Me too! I just finished a "vase on a stick" for my neice. Just waiting for her to come get it. Flea marketing this weekend--sure will be scouring for new items. I'll post pics when done. LuAnn

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member
Let's try the pic of the display one more time! Jan
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Posted 3 years ago #
magark
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This is the Seattle space needle DH designed for me with a free standing garden totem. He is beginning to like this junk now! Jan
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Posted 3 years ago #
tricia
Member

the teacup birdfeeders are very pretty. Those are very reasonable prices so they should be snapped up quickly. Great gift item! I see you have some old dishes. You might try planting 2 or three floral dishes in the background of a window box with several petunias. I had some large sea shells -fan shaped-also and planted them in a window box and they are cute.

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I am hoping that batch of old floral dishes will soon find a new home. The booth is now downsized and I am hoping lots more items will move on too! I found lots of pretty floral teacups today in an antique mall in our town and most were less than a $ 1.00 so that will help with profit IF they will sell. People in our area are slow to "get it" on vintage finds and decorating which makes it frustrating for us sellers. Guess it goes with the territory! They wouldn't touch anything rusty on a bet....might get their pretty manicured hands a little dirty! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Maggie
Member

DH did a good job on the totem!

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Thanks - I will relay that to him! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

has anyone made the solar lights out of old lamp globes. I saw them some place on the web

Posted 3 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

oh! and love the totems. have been searching yard sales etc. for glassware for my own. can't wait till i have enough!

Posted 3 years ago #
jillruth
Member

Jan, that display works great! Sure hope they sell. You certainly couldn't price them any cheaper.

Posted 3 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

Jan - I love that display (and ofcourse the bird feeders and totems IN the display!!!) The space needle is SO cute! LOLOL

I'm telling you....my weeds *uh uhm* GARDEN is needing some totems. LOL Are any of those pretty dishes homer laughlin "ferndale" (or his patterns that resemble ferndale)?

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Tricia - please post a pic of your borders with the dishes if you get a chance. I would love to give folks an idea if they would by chance by the dishes in my booth!
Redneck - I will add your dishes pattern to my thrift shopping list and let you know if I find any. Will sell them to you for price I pay for them too! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

Oh thank you thank you!!! Dishes are my weakness (and fabric and sparkley things and...)but there's a room dedicated to the storage of dishes (and fabric and sparkley and...) in my house. LOLOLOLOL Disgusting huh? :-) Thanks Again!!!

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Woo Hoo! Just got back from taking another haul of stuff to the booth and I sold two of my latest garden items today. Two ladies bought the garden tower with the blue bird and also bought one of my teacup feeders. Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Way to go Jan....I hope you sell many,many more...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I may try to have a couple ready to drop off Tuesday and then get DH to design another free standing totem tower. Still way too much glassware around the house. Wish you lived closer and I would share some of it with you! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

I been collecting lately but can't do anything cause DD's furiture is in my shop and it's been to hot and hummid do do anything...I'm getting so far behind I hope I have enought when my shop opens in sept...I wish I lived closer too...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

It has been extremely hot and humid down this way. I wish fall would be right around the corner with cooler temps! I just love the crisp smell of pumpkins and falling leaves. How are your gourds and pumpkins coming along? Be sure and post pics for us when you make all your cute projects. Thanks! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Magark how long do you let the quick grip cure?? And do you pull on it to see how well it's holding? If it gives what do you do, put more on it and let it sit again??

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

It doesn't take much to get it to grip. I just run a small bead around the area I want to glue and pull it apart a couple of times and let it cure overnight. More or less follow the directions on the tube and so far it has held for me. Once it starts setting up do not pull it apart or anything like that....leave it alone and it should cure just fine for you. When it is hot and humid (like down here) I apply the glue inside and let it cure in the house. It doesn't smell like most glues either. Even DH is now hooked on using the stuff for his catfishing noodles and it holds super good in the water. Good luck! Let me know if I can help further. Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

OH now you tell me not to pull while it's curing...LOL I did just that last night. It seem all tight EXCEPT where I pulled it. Should I add a bit around the area?? And Thanks for your help...

Posted 3 years ago #
lovecrafting
Member

Has anyone tried mounting a solar light on the totems? Would love to see how that would look at night. HMMMMM maybe time for me to do a totem?!?

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

On the other site I go on someone on there did that...

Posted 3 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

Tina, I thing the solar light on a totem would be awesome, thanks for the idea!

Sue

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Laveta - you only pull on the glue after applying if you want it to set a lot quicker....otherwise let it do its own thing. So far I have had good luck with all my projects holding together with the adhesive. I won't be without it around here! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

I reglued where it came apart. This time I won't touch it till it set. I glued a star candle holder upside down and only had the tips of the points to glue and it seem to have held so...So if will hold that tiny bit securely then i'm sold...

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Here's a couple solar ones...
Sorry I couldn't get it copy and paste...

Posted 3 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

Happy Fourth!!! Jan - I swapped my e6000 (that doesn't hold well in high heat - and man, it is HOT!!!) for the quick grip! I have used it on a couple of belt buckles and brooches - I am loving it! THANK YOU so much!!!!!!!!

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I discovered the same thing about E6000 and the heat. You're right too....it is HOT today! Happy 4th...! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

Jan - did you get the quick grip at Walmart? I'm gonna pick some up next time I'm out. I love LEARNING on this site and I really appreciate all of you gals sharing your ideas.

Sue

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I found it in the craft section with the glue at our WM. It is in a green and yellow tube and little goes a long way. I have followed the directions on the tube and so far everything is holding up just fine in all this HEAT down here...bring on some rains! We have been 21 days without any decent rains and everything is getting nice and brown! Of course we are watering and the city is loving our bill ! Good luck with the quick grip!
Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
chiccottagejunk
Member

Thanks, Jan, I'll be sure to look in the craft dept.

Sorry to hear about the heat and lack of precipitation. It's been really cool here with a bit of moisture, but the rain seems to be just a threat of late.

Sue

Posted 3 years ago #
paintwife
Member

Oh I'm glad you posted about the E6000 I too have been collecting glass pieces and probably would have used the E6000 I looked for the quick grip at my local Ace Hardware, apparently Ace ISN"T the place like they claim :)I'll be sure to look at WM next time I'm there. Thanks for the heads up and for preventing a big oops!

By the way I was at the local farm market today and saw a gal with glass totems. She was asking $60.00 a piece. That's all she had in her space and I didn't think they were as nice as some of the ones you gals have posted here. Don't have a clue if she sold any or not, seemed way too pricey IMHO
Linda

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Wow 60.00!!! I can't imagine...

Posted 3 years ago #
paintwife
Member

Yeah, I was tempted to go back at the end of the day and ask her how many she sold :) Of course maybe the joke would be on me. Hmmm? Maybe I'd better get a move on collecting glass pieces LOL

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I have managed to sell 2 from my booth. Actually one was a teacup bird feeder and the other was a garden totem. I sell the birdfeeders for $ 6.00 and the totems for $ 10.00. This terrible heat we have been enduring down here has really hurt our shoppers at the mall. Who in blue blazes wants to get out when it is 100+ outside...not me! My SIL is at their summer home in Estes Park CO and it is raining and 54...Go Away! LOL ! Hope the quick grip will work for everyone or I may have to eat my words. Keep me posted! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member
Here's my first 4 totems on a stick(without the stick)...I know 2 are pretty plain. They are for candles...Any sujestions on how to pretty them up...
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Posted 3 years ago #
junkinthetrunk
Member

Leveta,

I would add something colorful on the plate around the cup since you want to put a candle in there. Like colored glass stones, or maybe something like a candle ring of flowers or greenery???

Posted 3 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

Leveta, I love the clear glass with the teacups. They're not plain they'll look great with candles flickering in them. Keep up the good work. Diane

Posted 3 years ago #
cowpalace
Member

Leveta, those totems are fabulous! I think the candles would be 'dressy' enough without adding anything else.

I live in Central Texas and it has been 100 or more for the last week. And not a drop of rain! It rains around us, just not ON us. lol

I have a couple of teacup birdfeeders in my booth and not a one has sold. Prices range from $15 to $18, depending on how much I had to pay for the cups and saucers. I've seen them in Salado for $25, so I thought my price was on target. Maybe I need to rethink that and lower the price! Mine are rather labor intensive...I drill holes in the cup and saucer, use a threaded rod to run through them, nuts and washers to attach, then finish them off with some silicone to make the cups hold water.

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Thanks for your thoughts...The one thing I did wrong is glue the saucers on wrong...DUH!!! Cowplace I made teacup feeders last yr for my shop. Some that hung and some on a pole that I painted copper. I had I think 8.00 or 6.00 0n the hanging and 10.00 on the pole. Only sold one and gave one to my DH's aunt for making my wreaths and things to do with flowers. This yr I'm going to advertise more. I also sell pumpkins,gourds and indian corn and fall decorations...I'm glad to have you with us...

Posted 3 years ago #
LuAnn
Member

These are great. I love them the way they are. I'm participating in a "junk in your trunk" sale. I plan on making some of these to sell. I'll let you know how well they do. LuAnn

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

Laveta - You did a great job on both projects! Congrats! I added a small bag of birdseed to my teacup feeders but they could also line a garden path with a tealight candle in them too. Your totems with the angels on top are so cute! Give yourself a big "atta girl" pat on the back for these! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Thank you guys...LuAnn I hope you have a great selling day...Can't wait to hear how you do. Magark Thanks, I also put birdfeed in a little taille(sp)bundle and also add a cute little poem that I tie on the handle...I had a pretty little balarina(sp) for on top one and my little GD daw it and was like awww baby, so I let her carry it around and she broke it...OH Well...I want to know if there is more I can do to make them more sellable...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I think they are cute just like you have them now. I also did like you and put a cute poem with mine too. Good luck selling them and keep me posted. Just keep thinking outside the box with your creations. Hope you sell them all ! Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Maggie
Member

Leveta, you did a good job on them! Like the others said, I don't think they need anything added to them.

Posted 3 years ago #
paintwife
Member

Leveta, I think just adding a candle to the tea cups would be sufficient. Sometimes less is more. I think they look very elegant. but if you think they're too plain maybe a handful of those flat glass marbles on the saucers would give you what you're looking for, You did a fine job, pat yourself on the back.

Linda

Posted 3 years ago #
redneckChic
Member

Leveta - those are gorgeous! The candles in the clear are going to be SO pretty!!!

Posted 3 years ago #
gigi
Member

awesome ideas, leveta...they're cute!

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

First of all magark THANK YOU!!! for telling about Quick Grip...I love it...Now this may sound like a stupid question...But you know me by now...I couldn't remember if I read it here or on another site, about the clear glass totems maybe causeing a fire cause of the suns magnafication through the glass...I was wondering if you got patio paint and maybe painted the underside of a piece or 2 of it...

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

I haven't heard anything about that but often you read about sun rays and magnifying glass causing fires on desk tops when the sun shines through. I too love the quick grip and glad it is working for you. Not sure about painting glass but I don't see why it wouldn't work with glass paint. Anyone else know the answer? Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

My luck someone would buy one and it will either fry the flowers aroune it or burn up there wooden porch...

Posted 3 years ago #
debapaka
Member
Here is my take on the garden totem, an inside tea time totem!
I had it on my blog last week.
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Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

OH,OH,OH LOVE IT!!!

Posted 3 years ago #
magark
Member

That is such a great Etsy item and would make a unique gift for someone special!
Jan

Posted 3 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Debapaka inverted bowl, meaning upside down?? Would have to be pretty small bowl??

Posted 3 years ago #
christinescottagegardenhome
Member

That's very cute! What is under the saucer holding up the tea cup?
Is it all glued together? That would make a cute gift
christinescottagegardenhome.blogspot.com

Posted 3 years ago #
debapaka
Member

Yes, it is glued all together, the bowl is small and has a scalloped edge sort of like a flower.
I made similar one for my niece a couple of years ago, it was very colorful.

Posted 3 years ago #
lovetogarden46
Member

Those are very pretty Leveta. I wouldn't do anything to them either.
debrapaka very sweet!!
Great job ladies!

Posted 3 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

Well ladies, I have spent the better part of the day looking at the snow outside and going thru the garden section here and this post seems to be the most talked about. Anyone making any new totems? I try really hard not to complain about the weather but I think I'm coming down with the blahs and what I want is spring fever. Any new garden ideas? :) Diane

Posted 3 years ago #
JunkLover
Member

Very cute... I love it...

JunkLover (Nora)
http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/

Posted 3 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

hi Nora, love your burnt flowers! Great color combos. Diane

Posted 3 years ago #
JunkLover
Member

Thanks Diane.....

Posted 3 years ago #