I have been collecting glass pieces for making a Garden Art Totem from garage sales and thrift stores, plus some at antique stores. And I finally got just the right pieces and am overjoyed with the outcome. It came out much taller than I had imagined but with the sky as my ceiling, it doesn't look overly tall. First, I put it out by my cupola...See it yet?
I used epoxy to glue this together. It worked great.
But after all that, I decided that too much was going on in this area. I moved it to another area of the yard that was calmer...Now I can sit back and enjoy it's beauty.
Easy and fun to do...just collect, glue and place...can't get much easier than that!
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ASKED ABOUT THE WIND, WE HAD A 70 MILE AN HOUR WIND STORM THAT HIT AND TOOK OUT TONS OF TREES IN OUR TOWN, BUT OUR GLASS GARDEN ART TOTEM DIDN'T MOVE ONE INCH.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ASKED ABOUT THE WIND, WE HAD A 70 MILE AN HOUR WIND STORM THAT HIT AND TOOK OUT TONS OF TREES IN OUR TOWN, BUT OUR GLASS GARDEN ART TOTEM DIDN'T MOVE ONE INCH.
NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
From Trash To Treasure Thursday @ Alchemy Fine Living
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Thats cute!
ReplyDeleteI really like it...are you worried about the wind knocking it over at all? We get some mighty strong winds.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the garden Totem!!! What did you use to keep them together? So pretty day or night. Charlene
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great and looks perfect tucked into your garden.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen many with a teapot on top, but that adds a whimsical touch.
Adorable! Wouldn't it be cool at a centerpiece in a water garden?!! Imagine working a tube up through it! Cool beans.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and unique. I love where you placed it in your garden, perfect!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
Very cute Terry, your gardens are beautiful! Martina
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike...I posted my totem yesterday...I am getting lots of compliments from neighbors...Love the teapot on top of yours!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Terry! Your garden is really pretty and this is a great addition. Thanks for joining my party and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
I love it! I do believe I have to clean out my cupboards and thrift boxes before parting with some perfect pieces for a totem. I love it!!!
ReplyDelete'hugs from afar'
Guess you can now call it a real
ReplyDeleteEnglish Tea garden! Such a cute idea, and a great place to put it as well. I am sure you are gonna have
many hours of enjoyment looking at it. Nice sculpture!!
Blessings, Nellie
I'm sitting on my deck right now and looking at a space where something like this would be SO perfect!! Thanks for sharing it -- bookmarking with my other "things I want to make" list!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and unique. I love to see garden touches that you won't find anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest thing I've seen all summer! I'd love to make one, too. After my daughter's wedding in July! ♥♫
ReplyDeleteSo cute and whimsical. I'm still smiling.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Paula in Idaho
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I loved your tea pot totem so much that I shared you on my blog, have a peek. memyselfandtena.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHi Terry, just adorable! Love the tea pot on top. and your kitties are adorable too!! Every garden needs a cat or two. Thanks for linking up with VIF! xo Debra
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! What kind of glue did you use? Silicone, I guess? I just love it! I've never heard of this before, but of course now I want one!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I LOVE, LOVE , LOVE It!!
ReplyDeleteI would also like to know what type of glue you used to create this masterpiece???
Hugs,
Deb
That looks wonderful, I love the milk glass with pressed glass then topped with a terrific tea pot. Great Blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! Adore your Garden Art Totem! Such a fabulous idea! xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteYour Totem and yard are fabulous. I am featuring this this Friday at Bacon Time. Thanks for linking, I can't wait to see what you share this week.
ReplyDeleteI love your new garden piece it is beautiful
ReplyDeleteNow, how sweet is that? What a cute idea and it goes very well in your gardens!
ReplyDeleteLove your Totem!! I did a post on totems when I first started blogging- bought all kinds of dishes to make them and still haven't made a one!!
ReplyDeleteI did have the same question as Ceekay about the wind being a problem. We have lots of wind where I live!
Your gardens are so beautiful!
bee blessed
mary
I love your totem! What a beautiful creative idea and it's such a nice addition to your garden. My first thought was the same as Ceekay's. What about the wind knocking it over? You wouldn't want that to happen after all your hard work. I would also like to know what type of glue you used to hold the pieces together.
ReplyDeleteA very creative totem for your backyard. Hope they are glued together well.
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