Tea cups and saucers

16 years ago

My apologies to anyone who's thinking- Do a search!

I have! And most of the photos have been deleted.

It's cold and snowy here and I'm working on projects- I've been collecting a few tea cups and saucers, and now I can't remember what to do with them!

Anyone else bored and want to take the time to share ideas?

Thanks!

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kirkus
16 years ago
Hi MJ! I am going stir crazy too. I love snow but we received another 14 inches last night with more on the way. Made the national news. I've been going stir crazy too and working on garden projects in the garage. Here's the cup and saucer I made my wife Carol and a link to the FAQ page on how to make them. If you're bored, you have to check out the FAQ pages. GREAT IDEAS! Have fun with your tea cups and saucers! Bear Hugs! Kirk

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Here is a link that might be useful: FAQ Page: Tea Cup and Saucer Feeder
Crafty Gardener
16 years ago
I use mine for teacup feeders also. I used to use the copper pipe method but last year came up with the idea to use those bud vases you can get for next to nothing at gardae sales. When you glue one of these to the saucer you can then slip it over a stake in your plant. I went to making them this way as it makes it a lot easier to clean them out. Have a look at my website for directions for both methods.

Here is a link that might be useful: tea cup feeders
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kirkus
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Oh, I just remembered...several people have made chandelier birdfeeders with cups and saucers. There are some pretty cool ones. Good Luck at creating! Kirk
mjowest
Original Author
16 years ago
Oh no! Links! Now I'll see more and want to do more!!

(Thank you!!!)
pattico_gw
16 years ago
I don't have the picture....but how about the teacup and saucer totem..

patti
luvstocraft
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I did the cup/saucer feeders using pvc pipe. Glued a fitting onto the bottom of the saucer, so it just slips off the pipe for cleaning then slips right back on.

I also used cup/saucers on a small TS light that I hung over my garden table. I just put votive candles in the cups.

Can't wait to see what you make with yours. Luvs

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diddleyboop
16 years ago
How about a Teacup and Saucer Clock. I am getting my thoughts together on how to make one of these! Love it, and want to make for my dining room wall!

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coppertop367
16 years ago
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mjowest
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you everyone! The actual thinking will take longer than the actual making!

I remember robolady also shared a photo with the tea cups around a large mirror.

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