Thursday, April 26, 2012

Grab A Plate!!

Years ago at an estate sale, I came across a couple of chicken feeders. I thought they looked like fun, of course, they were reasonable in price, so I brought them home.

The first thing that came to mind...a planter for herbs.... and then in looking at the feeder I thought perhaps a little shallow for a planter.

I have a difficult time passing up plates at garage sales... chipped or not, big or little, I can't pass up a plate. 

BINGO!!!!

Plate holders on the fence!! It did not matter if the plates were chipped or not.

I'm linky up to Share Your Cup at Have a Daily Cup from Mrs. Olson

Dessert anyone?

chris
Posted by Perfectly Printed at 6:14 PM

11 comments:

  1. GARAGE SALE GALApril 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Really love that idea. I've also used chipped plates in the flower garden as a boarder!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  2. Shannon FoxApril 26, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    So cute! What a fun outdoor display. Love the galvanized/zinc look too.

    PS- some friendly advice =)
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  3. vintage greyApril 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I will grab the top three plates, please!! So beautiful!!! xo Heather

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  4. laurie -magpie ethelApril 26, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    I just used a couple of chicken feeders on the fence and planted them with hens and chicks. Great use as plate holders! Love the galvanized look...

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  5. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 26, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Love it! What a cute way to bring some fun into the garden. I have one long one that I plant with Portulaca or Impatiens those seem to do okay. Wish my fence wasn't vinyl and I would surely love to do this great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with Share Your Cup Thursday.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  6. NanApril 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    The plates look beautiful.
    You asked how tall cranes are. I would guess about 3 foot tall.

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  7. JaneApril 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    What a cute idea! My mother used to raise chickens here - for eggs & eating - so I've seen those feeders in use for chickens too. I think maybe the pretty plates make them a bit more attractive! Looks so cute on your fence!

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  8. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Chris I love what you did with the chicken feeders. PERFECT!!!! Thank you so much for visiting Take Six. I am following you too! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Jacqui WiseApril 27, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Great idea. I collect chipped plates for making mosaics but this is a great idea to brighten up the garden.

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  10. Cindy The Victorian JourneyApril 27, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I love your plates.. I too love plates they are all over my house. Roses, portrait..love them. enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your inspirations.
    I hope if you get a chance you could come over and see me. I am new to blogging and would love your visit.
    Cindy

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  11. polkadotpeticoatApril 27, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    They look so cute in, are those planters?
    cute cute!

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