Teapot Birdhouse ~

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  1. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    After seeing several of these made by some very clever folks,
    I just had to make a couple of them my self.

    Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of the other one [​IMG]
    which I gave as a birthday gift to a friend,
    but here's the one I made for meeee [​IMG]

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    You can see the crystal chandelier drop better in this photo,
    I thought it added even more whimsy,
    all I need is a teacup feeder to position below it.

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    The one I gave away was cuter, a traditional, flowery teapot,
    I'll have to try to remember to snap a shot next time I visit.
     
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  3. cajunbelle

    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    Very pretty ZZP, I love the color.
     
  4. katsback

    katsback In Flower

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    thats so cute!!
     
  5. CritterPainter

    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    What a neat idea! I feel a garage-sale trip coming on!
     



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  6. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Oh how cute I do love it.I wish I had a tree that had limbs big enough to put one on.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Now that crystal drop is pure genious - I absolutely love it!!!!!!! :D
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    How cute Zuzu!
     
  9. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    How come the birds always get the most swish looking pads? What's brewing up inside the pot Zuzu? Whatever it is slide me over a cuppa!

    Looks great, well done and thanks for sharing it with us.
     
  10. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh, how cute. I am making a thrift store trip today so I just added teapot to the list of things to look for.
     
  11. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Thanks all :)
    I can't take any credit for the main idea,
    but it was my touch to add the "drop" . . . :rolleyes: . . . you all know I'm daffy for glass.

    Glenda, you don't really need a branch for one of these.
    Although I do have this one hanging from a branch for the photo,
    most of those that I have seen were mounted flat against the side of a post or building,
    and that is quite likely how this one will end up, as well.
    I did have hubby drill a hole through the bottom of the teapot
    so that we can mount it (with a screw) under the eaves of the house.
    I think it will really appeal to the wrens. :D
     
  12. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thanks Zuzu.I just might try one.They are so cute.
     
  13. Melissa

    Melissa Seedling

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    great idea ...lovelovelove it the drop makes it so real like floating in air.the tea cup with it (whene you get it)reminds me of alice in wonderland. i love fairytales. now i'm thinking of a clock hanging by a chain bird house to go along side, maybe, just athought.
     
  14. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    A clock! . . . Oh, what a GREAT idea Melissa!! :smt023
    I like the way you think! :-D

    Now I'm adding that to my quest list. :)
     
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    bethie Young Pine

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    Love it. I agree the drop was a stroke of genius. 8)
     
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    What did you use to attach the lid to the pot? It looks wonderful!
     

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