A few years ago an old wooden step ladder was converted to a display area. This year I have it set up with all my old tea things for tea time in the garden.
There is the lovely old sunflower kettle that was given to my by a friend. I have a trailing sedum in it.
Another black kettle from the same friend has another type of sedum in it.
An old purple cup and saucer is now home to some hens and chicks.
The only birds attracted to the teacup feeders are the cute little clip on ones I purchased at the dollar store.
So I changed up the teacup feeders this year and made them teacup planters. At first I just planted right into the cup, but with the abundance of rain we had this spring the poor little plants were saturated. So I found some small pots, potted them up and sat them inside the teacup. Now when it rains, I can easily empty all the water from the teacup and the plants are flourishing.
And then there are those old teapots that crack, or leak or are just too small. I glued them together and make my teapot totem.
For those of you that are visiting from Tea Time Tuesdays at Rose Chintz Cottage, Tuesday Tea for Two, and Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday I've changed it up a bit this week. It isn't the usual cup of tea, it has a little twist to it today. I hope you enjoy it.
Do you re-use old tea things?
Take time to enjoy the garden today.
All of these 'craft-tea' creations are just beautiful! I especially love the tea pot totem and the hens and chicks tea cup! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your teapot totem. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the teapot totem! If you turned it so the spouts were facing forward you could paint faces on the pots and use the spouts as noses.
ReplyDeleteLinda, these are wonderful ideas! I love the old ladder with the sweet decor on it and the teapot totem! They look great!
ReplyDeleteAll the ideas are great, but I like the totem best...good job!
ReplyDeleteOh my Linda!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure trove of garden ornament ideas from your tea ware pretties.., How utterly charming and creative! ~ Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Happy Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!
Please always feel most welcome to visit me. This week marks my 98th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two' and also the '69th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.
~ THANK YOU!..,
YOU ARE ALWAYS MOST WELCOME TO PARTAKE!
Hugs, Wanda Lee
Hi Wanda Lee, thanks so much for stopping by and inviting me to join your Tuesday tea parties.
ReplyDeleteHi Millie, thanks for the comment. It's nice to meet another Canadian blogger.
Hi Pamela, Sherri and Jeanette, glad you stopped by today.
That's a cute idea Adele, I just might have to try it with another old teapot.
Hi Linda
ReplyDeleteYou are a craft tea gal - love the teapot totem.
Judith
Some great ideas! A magical corner in your garden!
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas to grace your garden. Repurposing is a thrifty way to add beauty. V
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! I am so loving you fun and creative ways to use castoffs. I too enjoy finding things and finding inspiring ways to reuse them...these are great!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy tea,
Lorena
Totally delightful little corner in your garden. I don't actually have a single tea pot that i don't use, but should I ever end up with one - i will know exactly what to do with it!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteYour craf-tea ideas are just delightful! I loved looking at them all and admiring your work. The tea totem is especially cute! I'm a little late with some of my visits this week as we had a family emergency and then I picked up a bug on top of it. Better now. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful post with Tea Time and I wish you a lovely day.
Blessings,
Sandi