6/09/2012

China Garden Flower Tutorial!

I have seen some whimsical garden flowers made out of various dishes and fun glass items.




It's easy and simple to do.






Here's how...


Gather old dishes of various shapes and sizes...
You will also need an old silver spoon for the back of each flower. I flattened it out using a hammer since it will be glued to the back of the plate. A great place to get this stuff is garage sales, thrift stores and even your own stash.
I used GE Silicone II window and door exterior caulk instead of glue. Then just glue all the pieces together. After it sets up overnight, glue the spoon on the back because the handle of the spoon will go into the metal tubing that holds the flower.
After all is set up, just paint metal pipe tubing green (I got mine at a garage sale for 35¢) for the stem and hammer them into the ground. Insert the handle of the spoon into the pipe and you now have your whimsical flowers!
This one has a metal pan, then a ceramic saucer then a tiny floral teapot.
This one is made with a dinner plate, a clear glass bowl, then a blue glass votive holder that looks like a flower.
This one is a metal jello mold painted blue, then a glass candle holder.
This one has a dinner plate, then a saucer, then a yellow glass votive holder in the shape of a flower.







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Posted by foreverdecorating at 6/09/2012
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42 comments:

  1. DEFNE YAPRAĞI:))))))))June 10, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    good idea ıts very nice the gardennice day:))

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  2. UnknownJune 10, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    You need to post this all over!!! It is a great great project.. Love it.

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  3. Georgie HornJune 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    oh my goodness, I grab pretties like this all the time and now I know what to do with them!

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Terry those look so pretty!!

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  5. EtcetorizeJune 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    So cute and original! I've never seen anything like this before. If you're looking for another place to share your creative projects, check out Etcetorize. Party starts later tonight..would really love to see you there!

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  6. Ricki TreleavenJune 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Terry, I have bookmarked this tutorial to try...these are adorable! :D Thanks for posting it. I had a LOT of success with your tassel tutorial, so you know I will try this one.

    xo,
    RJ

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  7. LindaJune 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I have been collecting plates for a good while to make some garden flowers, but could never figure out an easy way to add the stem. Thank you for the best idea of doing that I have ever seen.

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  8. AnnJune 11, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Great way to add some whimsy to the garden. Nice how-to. Thanks.

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  9. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    So VERY cute!! Thanks for the inspiration. I've pinned your awesome idea. :)

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  10. Brenda PruittJune 11, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Love, love, love this idea!
    Brenda

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  11. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    These are gorgeous! What a wonderful way to create a garden with upcycled plates! Hope you will add my party to your linky list @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/06/pink-hippo-party-82.html
    I am your newest follower~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  12. Crafty MischiefJune 11, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    What a fun idea! Your flower plates are darling!

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  13. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    What is the little plastic flower shape in the middle?

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  14. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 12, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    these are so cute!

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  15. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesJune 12, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are sooo cute! Thanks for the tutorial, too. Can't wait to try these.

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  16. ErikaJune 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I would like to say you are a very creative and clever lady, and I love your idea of these folowers with plates, it's wonderful and the how to was very simple and I love it. Thank you for sharing this very different and unique idea.

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  17. Danni@SiloHillFarmJune 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Seriously cute! And what an easy way to get them secure in the ground! Love that idea! Saw you at I Gotta Create!

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  18. LarryJune 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    I have a friend who creates this sort of thing for the gardens... she making lots of money selling her designs in boutiques... and lots of fun as well! Larry

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  19. imsteelefullofscrapJune 14, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Love your china garden will be trying this thank u for the tutorial

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  20. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 14, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    FABULOUS!! Love 'em all, but that little tea pot is da bomb!
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  21. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 14, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Oh! Featuring you right away on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

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  22. The Farmers DaughterJune 14, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I am bookmarking this post! Exactly what I need in my garden. . .I'm inspired!

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  23. CynthiaJune 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I love these they are so charming. In my yard they would break in a minute. They add a bit of whimsy. Saw you on Fishtail Garden.

    Cynthia

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  24. Megan {The Brick Bungalow}June 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    My local garden center had some of these the other day and I'm now on the look out for anything to use! They are so beautiful! His were made a little differently, although with the same idea in mind. His had a hockey puck glued onto the back and then a piece of rebar (?) inserted into the hockey puck. I think your's is a lot better looking and the spoon ties in more. I'm definitely trying this out!

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  25. Terrie R.June 14, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I love these and have been wanting to make some for my whimsical garden. Thanks for showing us how! I'm visiting from the I Gotta Create linky party.
    Your newest follower - Terrie

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  26. BohemianJune 15, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I have seen these being Sold, but the price was prohibitive... and thought, "I could do that..."... and certainly I've always got a stash of Vintage China & Glasswares... well, now with your Tutorial I surely can! *Winks* They are Lovely... Thanks for Sharing!

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  27. vikkiJune 15, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    These are so adorable I had to pin them. I have everything to make them, now to find one more thing, TIME!

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  28. Donna@Conghaile CottageJune 15, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    This is just the "SWEETEST IDEA EVER"! How wonderful to have these set up for a teaparty in the garden! AND I would also like to make little ones "MAYBE WITH Butter pats" to give as gifts. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Have a fun weekend,
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  29. Tania PelletierJune 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Very cute idea!! I like the tiny teapot!

    Tania

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  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I love adding fun and whimsical touches in the garden!

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  31. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 20, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    You're a STAR tonight over at I Gotta Create! Featuring your delightful 'flowers.' Thanks so much for linking up!
    <3 Christina

    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/06/wildly-original-features-5-new-party.html

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  32. Mugwhys VintageJune 21, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I can't wait to go through some boxes of old china I have in storage, I am soooooooo going to do this. I love it, why didn't I think of that!

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  33. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 21, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love these!!! SO pretty! Thanks for sharing how to! xo Holly

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  34. ShirleeJune 21, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I saw some plate flowers recently at an antique show and sale. They used glass knobs for the centres and it looked like they drilled a hole through the plates. I've been wanting to try this for a while but I don't have the proper drill bit. I like your technique much better and attaching the spoon to the back if brilliant.
    I wouldn't have thought to use a tin plate, that's my favourite one.

    Thanks for sharing your tutorial.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  35. PamJune 25, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I have not ever seen this....but it is adorable! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Wow! such a very grateful post. for more info

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  37. ChandigarhDecember 14, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Wow its really cute.

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  39. joycelisingFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I saw many post doing the same, and I'm envy I want to learn how to do that.

    Glass Garden

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  40. AnonymousJuly 7, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Terry I just finished making one of these adorable yard art flowers- thanks for the inspiration. I am wondering now that you have had yours in your yard for over a year if the glue is still holding up ok?

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  41. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    How cute is this!! I am going to try some for myself and I love your yard.

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I saw some garden plates made into flowers at a local garden center. They told me the plates were from a local artist. They were mostly clear glass but all of them had an iridescent shine to them, almost rainbow colors in the sun. I asked and they told me they had been sprayed with a waterproof iridescent spray paint. So, I went to the local Joanne craft store and they didn't know what I was talking about, do you? Thanks! I have several plates bought to make Christmas gifts and it would be great to spray paint some of the clear one! Amy K., Richmond, Va

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