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Monday, October 30, 2023

Sharing Some Repurposed Vintage Planters

Hello there!

It's fun to challenge yourself to use

 something in an unusual way.

I love to go thrifting and

 sometimes you can find things

that can be repurposed. 

I found this planter while thrifting-


I put a small piece of foam padding

in the base and now I can find

at least one pair of glasses!




A bowl of shiny- bright glass ornaments

would look nice.



I had some Christmas odds and ends

close by for now-

or

a place for the T.V. remotes





At Christmas time planters always look great

with some greenery .

My GRANDMA gave me this bear years ago.

For a long time it was filled with paint brushes

now a tree and some roses.




Here just a branch and a pinecone.






My Tin Christmas coasters fit nicely-




A great place to tuck some THANK YOU cards!



This pink car is always part of my

Spring decorating -






This baby buggy is decorated for 

'Baby's First Christmas'












I turned this planter in a Pin Cushion.






I had these small planters. 






I used some packing foam to fill the planters.






 I thought this couple would look great with a little tree

in their planter.


I unscrew the wood bases 


on the trees and the wire


 can be poked into the foam base.


I keep my beads


 in old apothecary jars with glass lids.







I used hot glue to attach

 some tinsel to the foam base

( In case I want to remove the decoration later )





I use this hole punch tool to hold the beads in place

so I don't get burned.



Push the beads deep into the tree.




These planters had a square base

 and when pushed together-




Now they make the sweetest little bookends !

They are staying at my house for now.




Have a great day!

Thanks for hanging out with me-

xo Lisa S




These tiny toothpick holders went to the 

Craft Show this past week.




15 comments:

  1. I like your ideas of repurposed old cup as the pin cushion :) the green glass is beautiful and would make great base to seasonal bouquet :)

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    1. Thank you so much. It's so nice to have you here.
      Have a great week. Please come back and visit again.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. Super cute and great ideas for using them in a different way!

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    1. Tania,
      Thank you. I'm starting to look at planters in a whole new way.
      I'm seeing more and more of them when I'm out thrifting.
      xo Lisa S

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  3. I'm a vintage hunter/thrifted too and I LOVE what you have done with your planters - very creative - visiting from ESME SALON linkup and the blog www.awandafulthing.com ❤️

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  4. Darling. I think I like the trees the best, a perfect combination. I have a vintage seashell that I love.

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    1. Thank you! I decided to keep a few...so I guess I collect planters now :) It's always nice to hear from you- I appreciate it.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. What great ideas! I love repurposing things.

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  6. I'm always looking for new repurposing ideas! Thank you so much for sharing with us on the Homestead Blog Hop! Hope to see more this Wednesday.

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    1. Kelly,
      I love the Homestead Blog Hop! I'm never sure my posts fit in, but I love to join the fun. Thank you-
      xo Lisa S

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  7. I love your vintage items. The teacup pin cushion is inspired, so easy ! Also, the tea cup can be seasonally changed. :)

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    1. Jeanne,
      Thank you for the sweet comment. I appreciate you stopping by for a visit- Please visit again :)
      xo Lisa S

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  8. I love vintage planters! And how you have repurposed them is adorable, Thanks for sharig!

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