Recycled Kettle to Planter

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Turns out that stainless steel kettles are NOT dishwasher safe. Whenever I wanted to "deep clean" the kettle I'd just throw it onto the top rack of the dishwasher with nary a thought. After about 3 or 4 washes the handle came loose, then fell off. Not helpful with a kettle full of boiling water.

What to do with a handle-less kettle?

recycled kettle to planter

Inspired by this Pinterest photo, the kettle was placed into my craft room to-do pile instead of the recycle bin. Couldn't find the original site for this photo, but its all over Pinterest.



oh yeah, this pansy was on clearance!
all because it was in a Mother's Day container

hammer and a nail for drain holes
added some rocks to help with the drainage

Love it next to my Strawberry Tower!

Now I'm looking around my craft room to see what else would make a fun planter!

 The Dedicated House/http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

Comments

  1. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comJune 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    So cute! Creative planters can be so much fun! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Oh my goodness that little tea kettle is adorable! I love how your topsy turvy strawberry planter. I also wanted to stop by and thank you for visiting my blog. :)

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  3. Maria ElenaJune 18, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Lovw this idea! Beautiful! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  4. MicupofteaJune 19, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Oh so charming! The pansy looks sweet in the kettle :)
    Happy Summertime~

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  5. Fluster BusterJune 20, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    This is such a clever idea! Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

    Robin @ Fluster Buster

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  6. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Cute idea! All your pots look great. Thanks for helping me think outside the box for potting plants. :-)
    His blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

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  7. SarahJune 20, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Very cute. I have an old one in my rummage pile right now. I may go scoop it out, paint it and plant something in it. Thank you!
    http://www.creativeramblingsblog.com/

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  8. Garden ChefJune 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I like this idea. Hopping from Fluster Buster link up :)

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  9. HelenJuly 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    i saw that picture to its really rather good and i love your kettle very clever indeed i can see well dressed gardens up and down the country with kettles in their garden

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 13, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I love finding creative planters for the garden too! Your kettle is just darling!

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