Tipsy Buckets Project

17 years ago

I was inspired by Cindee's tipsy pots on her blog...I've been rounding up old metal containers to do this project & decided to top it with my Dad's watering can (see link below to Dad's watering can project).

DH helped me by drilling the holes and inserting the metal rod...he asked me a couple times if I "really" wanted to drill holes in this perfectly good bottom pc...I think "ruin it"...were his words (LOL!)... and I said I wasn't ruining it, I was re-cycling it!"

Here's the top:

Here's the bottom:

And here's a couple pics of the whole thing:

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It's located near my garden shed...along-side a gate under which I've planted dark red Morning Glories to climb the gate. I planted silvery/bluish plants (Blue Fescue, Dusty Miller, Licorice) & Red Verbena and an Asparagus Fern...some are rock garden plants and need good drainage...so I am experimenting this yr. to see what grows good! The Blue Fescue & Snow-in-theSummer Cerastium are perennials...and if they do good, I'll plant in ground in Fall. It definitely looks "TIPSY!"

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Love all these GJer ideas! TFS, everyone & enjoy! Jeanne S.

Here is a link that might be useful: Watering Can Now 'Retired

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Comments (12)

luna_llena_feliz
17 years ago
How fun! Love your take on the tipsy pots. I want to experiment with a tipsy creation this weekend. Hopefully it will turn out as nice as yours!
Barbara Kelly
17 years ago
Oh boy, thats cute.. thanks for the chuckle! Now where did I leave those watering cans?
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luvs2click
17 years ago
Love it Jeanne - you always have the coolest projects. I have 3 "good" cans like this and 1 rusty one I plant in. I can't bring myself to put holes in the good 3, so they just sit around for decoration at the moment.

Arlene
leveta
17 years ago
That is soooo cute...Thanks for shareing it...
kudzukween
17 years ago
That's beautiful, Jeanne :D I love how you formed the beads like little showers from the spout. Now you can see your Dad's watering can every time you pass by.
kudzu
tennesseetrash
17 years ago
Love the pieces you used ..... makes it so interesting! Just beautiful, Jeanne!
susiewantsroses
17 years ago
Gorgeous Sculptural piece. Your Dads watering can is now American Rural Folk Art. He would be proud!!!!!
Marlene Kindred
17 years ago
LOVE IT!! I'm planning on "borrowing" Cindee's idea too as soon as we finish our shed. Love the look!
sunnyca_gw
17 years ago
Your project turned out wonderful & lovely reminder of your dad!! I thought you wired them to rebar through couple of hole in sides of containers but guess you went right through! Plants will spill out all summer. Might have to trim asperagus fern, out here it gets huge! Good job once again! Jan
Calamity_J
17 years ago
Picture Perfect!!!
cindee11461
17 years ago
Your tipsy buckets turned out awesome!!! I love the watering can with the beads coming out like water. I need to try that too! I put mirrors glued to fishing line on mine but you can't really see them that good!
You did a great job on your creation!!!!
CiNdEeS' GaRdEn
maggie4737
17 years ago
Wonderful project!!