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Potting Bench

Recycled Potting Bench

Recycled Potting Bench
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Category: Home & Garden

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Garden

Style: Retro / Vintage

Materials

Recycled

What was your inspiration?

My inspiration? Junk! Two old windows, old picket fence, an old work bench and a footboard of a bed (turned upside down) make up the structure...designed it as I went... Just love it! :)

 

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pegann3 on craftsy.com
pegann3
Mar 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I have one similar , and dress it up on the patio when needed for parties for drinks and glasses or extra snacks for the kids, I love yours...
sanamichi1304983 on craftsy.com
sanamichi1304983
Mar 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
IntFrugalista on craftsy.com
IntFrugalista
Jan 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love your creativity!
Mrsbudr on craftsy.com
Mrsbudr
May 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is adorable!! I love it and the fact that you used vinyl fabric is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.
CallaPoppy on craftsy.com
CallaPoppy
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Left the price off: $1.00 priceless, some may even give them away.
CallaPoppy on craftsy.com
CallaPoppy
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I work at Lowe's and the wooden shelving that the smaller plants come are a good starting place. I made one out of the shelving and then put sheet metal on the planting surface. It cleans up well. Check your local plant area they just might have something to start with and add as you go. But your is a cutie and I will probably update mine.
CallaPoppy on craftsy.com
CallaPoppy
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I work at Lowe's and the wooden shelving that the smaller plants come are a good starting place. I made one out of the shelving and then put sheet metal on the planting surface. It cleans up well. Check your local plant area they just might have something to start with and add as you go. But your is a cutie and I will probably update mine.
jimvalmag328210 on craftsy.com
jimvalmag328210
May 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is perfect look I am going for, now I can show my hubby what I want, keep on designing,
DragonflyMom17 on craftsy.com
DragonflyMom17
May 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I just love this! It is so great how so many can reuse, recycle, re-purpose and make something that is usable again!! I am grateful that many like myself enjoy and love to share there Trash to Treasure projects!!!Thank You.
junkinjudy on craftsy.com
junkinjudy
Apr 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! Love it! So much fun to repurpose....
Skoenlaper on craftsy.com
Skoenlaper
Apr 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very cool and a construction project even I could do :) I love it, can't wait to start looking for pieces and parts :) What were the metal boxes for dirt and whatever the other one is for? I love the idea but was wondering where you find something like them.
sunbabe on craftsy.com
sunbabe
Apr 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This gives me inspiration to make one for my country home!
My Ranch on craftsy.com
My Ranch
Apr 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this I'll Have to fix one.
Pumpkin11 on craftsy.com
Pumpkin11
Apr 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Would a shower curtain hold up in everyday weather, I was thinking about that for a skirt? I am going to watch for the "junk" along side ther road & garage sales. I have alerted my husband to what I will need and it may take awhile to gather but I will get one. I think this is sooo cute and absolutely functionable...lol
NDMonkeyGirl on craftsy.com
NDMonkeyGirl
May 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You can find some really cool durable cloth ones that work well!
NDMonkeyGirl on craftsy.com
NDMonkeyGirl
May 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You can find some really cool durable cloth ones that work well!
pamadcj61119433 on craftsy.com
pamadcj61119433
May 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I would try a decorative oil cloth and double it and sew it with a casing for the rod to go through. The shower curtain would tend to rip in nasty windy weather!
pamadcj61119433 on craftsy.com
pamadcj61119433
May 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I think oil cloth that is decorative would be better for this project and double it and sew a casing for the rod then gather it on the rod
Gramma Ward on craftsy.com
Gramma Ward
Apr 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So many different clever ideas! I have a bench my hubby made for me and this gives me several ideas on how to "spice it up." I'm going to try oil-cloth fabric for the skirt which should hold up for the most part in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for sharing!!!
barbie117 on craftsy.com
barbie117
Apr 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it...will have to try to make something similar.
barbie117 on craftsy.com
barbie117
Apr 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it...will have to try to make something similar.
rgarde588605 on craftsy.com
rgarde588605
Mar 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That is so cute.
FORNSPY on craftsy.com
FORNSPY
Jan 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
great bench and girlie too.. smashing addition to any gardeners yard
Mary Madeleine on craftsy.com
Mary Madeleine
Jan 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! My potting bench is somewhat different, but I couldn't live without it!
Essoblu on craftsy.com
Essoblu
Jan 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is lovely but there is no way in rainy Manchester, UK. It's lovely to see how the other half live though!
Gail Tansey on craftsy.com
Gail Tansey
Jan 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Adorable, functional and clever-using vinyl curtains! Here in NM however its the sun, not the rain we have to worry about-causes extensive fading/damage :-(. I would much rather have the rain!!
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lincraw
Jan 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Like the idea of using vinyl for the curtains.....living in Ontario, near Lake Erie and the Detroit River, we get a lot of rain, especially THIS year... monsoons ! This is such a great idea.....love it...
George22 on craftsy.com
George22
Nov 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Well, we certainly can have a dry summer. But these days, like everywhere else, the weather is totally unpredictable. I probably couldn't get away with leaving any fabric outside, no.
lincraw on craftsy.com
lincraw
Jan 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I feel the same.... could never have fabric left out to the weather....
DebraKennedy on craftsy.com
DebraKennedy
Feb 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
My umbrellas always fade in the sun and lose their color, they need to come up with something resistent to fading.
George22 on craftsy.com
George22
Nov 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very cute. I love eclectic!
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Nov 26, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thanks! :)
hkl27 on craftsy.com
hkl27
Oct 07, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You must live somewhere it doesn't rain much - my potting bench is drenched daily and I can't leave pretty fabrics etc out on it, I am so jealous!!
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Oct 08, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I live in NW Michigan...we get rain, LOTS of rain! (we are right at Lake Michigan shore) The skirting on the bench is actually a vinyl tablecloth, that I sewed a casing into and hung on rods. It weathers just perfect! Looks good for several years, before it shows fading. The little curtains in the back are vinyle "lace" placemats, or doilies...can't remember. I made a casing in these and hung on the rod. They look perfect after 10_
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Oct 08, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
that should end as 10 plus years! I love my bench!!
twinsharon on craftsy.com
twinsharon
Sep 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I have some old window frames with the glass still in them. I'm going to use them but I love the "gate" sides. I had shoulder surgery a couple of months ago so it will be next spring before I start one. Love yours.
Mrsbudr on craftsy.com
Mrsbudr
May 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You can also use old windows for dry erase boards. They work wonderfully...just a suggestion. I hope your shoulder is healed. Been there and done that.....
JanGhrairi on craftsy.com
JanGhrairi
Aug 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I've had a garden bench for years, but It's looking very worn out. Thanks for the ideas on how I can spice it up and give it some pizazz.
colleenph40174 on craftsy.com
colleenph40174
Jul 01, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great innovation! Love the curtain to hide the stuff, too girly for my hubby, but one could use burlap instead. What is the hanging straw purse used for?
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jul 01, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
more garden tools :) I once had it sitting next to a chair, planted with flowers. now it holds more tools that don't hang or hang well on the bench.
Littleone on craftsy.com
Littleone
Jun 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great idea and am sure it gets lots of use.
betty douglas on craftsy.com
betty douglas
Jun 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
i totally love this potting stand
iinadia on craftsy.com
iinadia
Jun 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love it, how creative.
adelcsw24370 on craftsy.com
adelcsw24370
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
How beautiful and quaint!
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jun 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thank you! :)
Texas Girl on craftsy.com
Texas Girl
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
So cute. Just love it.
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jun 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! :)
JeanB on craftsy.com
JeanB
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely darling potter's shelf, what great ideas!
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jun 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
zenjen on craftsy.com
zenjen
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That is so neat! I've been wanting to do something similar, but I don't have any found objects right now.
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jun 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thank you! Our city cut our spring junk piles collection down to once everyother year now...SO...the junking just got a little more difficult for me!
Lou-Lou on craftsy.com
Lou-Lou
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very cool! I love found object projects...(:
kkcogle on craftsy.com
kkcogle
Jun 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thank you...glad you liked it! :)

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