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Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 16:49
| I just finished up 5 old silverware plant markers to use when I pot herbs later in the Spring.
Saw this idea in an old painting book...so I added some old jewelry & beads for accents...also half marbles to the silverware (5 for $1 @ TS). Used outdoor paint & a paint pen on the silverware. Butterflies are GS earrings...LOL!
Here they are lying flat on my computer room curtain:
Used some old stainless steel wire for wrapping:
Of course, I think they will look much nicer stuck in the dirt in my plant pots...COME ON, SPRING! Jeanne S. |
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| Fantastic, what a neat idea! I'm going to have to make some of these. Thanks for posting. |
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- Posted by susiewantsroses (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 17:31
| Wow, Wow, and Wow!!! They will look great in your herb pots. I love the patina on the handles. The wire and beads are truly artistic. SUPER! Susie |
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- Posted by marlene_2008 7 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 19:33
| What a GREAT idea! Love the wonderful color and all of your decorations on them!!! Ooooohhhh...I may have to "borrow" this idea too! |
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- Posted by susiesunshine IL5* (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 21:21
| W O W !!!!!!!!!!!! Cool Idea !!! Thanks for sharing the pics & the Ideas ! You did a Great job.... they Look Fantastic !!!!!!! God Bless Your little Hearts ! SusieSunshine |
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- Posted by luna_llena_feliz (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 21:24
| Great job, Jeanne S.! What a great idea for markers. That might be something even I could borrow (with my tiny balcony)! |
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- Posted by cindee11461 z9CA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 21:33
| Those are so cute. I love them!!!! |
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| Jeanne, those are fantastic! Love all the neat little touches you added to them, and those little butterfly earrings, what a great idea! Can't wait until you get to use them in your herbs! blessings-sherri |
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- Posted by concretenprimroses 4B NH (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 21:44
| Fantastic! kathy |
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| Great idea, they look antique! What color green did you use? I suppose stainless steel wire is available at Home Depot. Don't know what gauge do you? I'm thinking about 18. 20 I can bend easily with my hand so think it's a little too light.Love the jewelry & the matching marble! That really makes it look expensive! Jan |
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- Posted by laurastheme (My Page) on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 22:04
| What a great idea. I'm going to run into a thrift store real soon. I've been trying to decide what I want to use for plant markers. This is it. |
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- Posted by use2bcapecodr z5 OH (My Page) on Sun, Feb 22, 09 at 1:09
| Jeanne, those are really great!! Very clever and unusual! I think I need some!! Are the butterflies also wired on? ~Sandy~ |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 Iowa (My Page) on Sun, Feb 22, 09 at 1:31
| Thanks, GJers...a fun project! sunnyca...I used Folkart Outdoor Metallic Silver Sterling on the handles first, then Folkart Outdoor "Grass Green" and "Thicket"...small 2 fl oz bottles. Wire gauge...I don't know cause it's some salvaged wire that is very old..can't read can label anymore...something stainless steel..National Standard Company, "safety lock wire"...who knows?...but it's very bend-able by hand & worked good. capecdr..those butterfly earrings would have covered my whole ear (I think) LOL...drilled a hole in wing so I could wire them on...other broken jewelry had small holes already..used glass beads. Have fun! Jeanne S. |
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- Posted by katishooked 6 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 22, 09 at 8:32
| These just are toooo special. Wonderful idea. |
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| cool. I saw one a few months ago that was just a fork pushed in the they put the name on a card thru the prongs. It was an inside plant tho. |
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- Posted by tennesseetrash 7 east tenn (My Page) on Sun, Feb 22, 09 at 18:48
| Soooooo pretty and useful too! ~tenderlee |
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| Thanks Jeanne for the info!! I'm taking pic to show GF at club tomorrow!! I already have all the supplies except wire so that is great!! Jan |
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| Your creativity is endless, Jeanne! You should have your own shop or internet store! I love these! Thanks for sharing and inspiring once again! Bear Hugs! Kirk |
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| I love your bling plant markers! I've had those old, wide butter knives stuck in my pots for tilling the soil but never thought about "blinging them up"! Very clever creation. Vickie |
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- Posted by rhubarb_stalker Z5b Western MA (My Page) on Fri, Jun 11, 10 at 16:05
| Jeanne, I was unable to see the images you posted. Would it be possible for you to upload them again? Many thanks. |
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| Same here!! I am salivating over the comments. I am in great need of plant markers. Pleaseeeeee? -Sprout |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 Iowa (My Page) on Fri, Jun 11, 10 at 19:23
| Sure, I moved some of my pics into albums & so they disappeared, but here they are...they're fun to make & I'm happy to say I just SCORED (7) more knives at GW the other day ...at a price of 2 for 25 cts! So I'm making more to mark where I've planted Elephant Ears & Canna's ...cause they're so slow to come up! Hope you enjoy! Have fun creatin' some! Jeanne S.
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| I love them!!! Very cool! They'd fit right in with my "herbal tea pots"! |
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- Posted by luna_llena_feliz 5B (My Page) on Sat, Jun 12, 10 at 17:43
| Thanks so much for posting these again Jeanne! I forgot how beautiful they are. And what a simple but wonderful idea! I might just have to steal it. lol |
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| These are amazing Jeanne, thanks for posting them. Is it tricky to wrap? I've never done that. Your stones are unique, as well. Love the vintage look. Any special requirements as to paint and glue? Is the plant name written on with a marker. Sorry for all the questions - I just LOVE these!! Thanks a bunch!! -Sprout |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 Iowa (My Page) on Sat, Jun 12, 10 at 23:32
| sprout...I now use a paint pen for writing the names...I've tried those black soft-leaded pencils sold for that purpose to use on metal markers but they fade so quickly. The paints are small bottles of acrylic "outdoor" or "Patio" paints. I wrote earlier in this post so this info below may help...was easy to use the wire & I just used those decorative half glass marble thing-ies that GJer's use on bowling balls & other projects around here. Try one, they're fun! Jeanne S. ..."I used Folkart Outdoor Metallic Silver Sterling on the handles first, then Folkart Outdoor "Grass Green" and "Thicket"...small 2 fl oz bottles." "Wire gauge...I don't know cause it's some salvaged wire that is very old..can't read can label anymore...something stainless steel..National Standard Company, "safety lock wire"...who knows?...but it's very bend-able by hand & worked good." |
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| Thanks, Jeannespines - I appreciate all the great information. -Sprout |
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| I used 20 gauge gold colored wire, could use stainless steel or aluminum wire if you want it to stay same color as when it goes on. I've got several made just need to take a pic. Added beads & some jewelry pieces to couple, it was fun. Not sure I can post pics right now, month of little sleep but dad is going to rehab place tomorrow so he can walk better & further. Talks fine & can eat well. Rehab is close, about a mile from home so hope I get to get back to doing some projects soon. Jan |
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- Posted by briergardener 7 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 17, 11 at 12:55
| Jenniespines, What paint pen did you use to write on silverware? How long it will stay outside? |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 17, 11 at 23:48
| brier...I bought "paint.marker" fine tip from Hobby Lobby...they sell for $2.99 but I usually use a 40% off coupon & they last a long time! This brand is "tree house studio." I left the silverware out over the winter where I plant Elephant Ears & Canna's (marks the spot because they are so slow to come up) & the writing has lasted a couple yrs now on them...just saw one out there today). Good luck! Jeanne S. |
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- Posted by briergardener 7 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 21:00
| Thank you, Jeanne. I'll try to find it. You did not cover silverware with some kind of preservative after you have written on it with this marker? |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 23:04
| No ...I didn't use anything on top of the paint pen...here's a pic of some replacement markers for some lilies last summer & they've been out all winter & I just ckd today & they look good yet. These were made from "skewters" & some left over roof flashing metal...the paint.marker has lasted the best for me. Jeanne S.
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- Posted by briergardener 7 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 8:53
| Thank you, Jeannie, You are so creative. I have leftover of roof flashing and nice plastic chop sticks. Will steal your idea. Thank you |
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- Posted by JohnAGardener1 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 10, 11 at 16:34
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