If You Thought Terracotta Pots Were Just For Plants

You may need to think again.
Below are some pretty, practical and creative uses for terracotta pots with hardly a plant in sight.

The Whoot

A pretty shabby chic bird bath that could also be used to hold a candle, pot pourri,  soaps or jewellery.

Miss Rhea's Sweet and Shabby Roses

A sweet little bird feeder.

The Garden Roof Coop

As cutlery holders for a party or for everyday use.

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They make an attractive drink coolers

One Kings Lane

They can be used to make adorable fairy gardens.

The Flower Market

Genevieve Gail

Or to add some playfulness to the garden.

All Stuff

Or you could use them to make a sweet set of wind chimes.

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And finally they would make a cute centrepiece at a child's birthday party or a baby shower when used as cup cake holders.

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Repurpose - Reuse - Recycle - January 2016

A monthly post to (hopefully) inspire you to look at old things in a new way.

It's For the Birds

Bird Baths

A simple birdbath made using the frame from a lampshade,
and an old light fitting. Source

My favourite, using an old washtub and a pump to keep the water moving. A series of DIY photos found here will show how it was constructed.

 Not the best photo but you get the idea. Vintage hand basin
gets a new life. Source 

 A simple structure of branches and bowls makes for a unique birdbath. Tutorial here.

A new use for old dishes. You can find the tutorial here. 

Bird Houses

An old letter box re-purposed as a bird house would add charm to any garden. Source

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Old boots given new life as a bird's nest. Source

An old pot and an aged piece of timber make a
rustic bird home.  Source unknown

I can't think of a better way to use an old watering can.
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Made up from old bits and pieces this bird house would look
right at home in an English country garden. Source 

Terracotta pots can be used for a lot more than holding plants, but none as sweet as a home for baby birds. Source

Bird Feeders

Reuse old coffee/formula cans and turn them into bird feeders. Source

What a lovely way to reuse that chipped or broken teacup
and saucer. Source unknown. 

Do you have any old globe light fittings lying around? 
Here's one way to put them to good use. Source

See you next month for another round of Repurpose - Reuse – Recycle.

Disclaimer: I try to give credit to the owners of all the images I use, sometimes this is not possible, those images where the source is unknown will be assumed to be in the public domain. If you are the owner of any of these images (source unknown) and would like them removed or credit added, please let me know

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