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Pat aka Queen of Thrift
Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL on Sep 20, 2012
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Old wire egg basket and thrift store floor lamp stand repurposed into an outdoor planter

I used an old wire egg basket and a thrift store floor lamp stand to make this outdoor flower stand. The basket is lined with black landscape cloth and a hanging basket liner. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANT STANDRemove lamp assembly and wiring from lamp stand, leaving the threaded nipple that connected it to the stand.Paint the stand & basket if desired. We used rust preventive outdoor paint. Cut a block from a piece of pressure treated wood. We used an old piece that we had on hand and cut our block approx. 1"x 5 ½ " x 5 ½".Then drill a hole in the block that will allow it to slip down over the nipple and fit snuggly onto the stand. You will now need to countersink a nut onto the nipple. The block should now be firmly seated.Next, center the basket onto the block and attach as shown in photo.If using the plant stand outdoors you will need to anchor it to the ground. We used two 1/2" pieces of rebar that were about 2 feet long. This will depend on the soil type. If using rebar, you will need a torch to bend a 90 degree angle that will fit over the top of the base as shown in photo. You can be creative with any of these steps, but be sure that it is weather proof and sturdy.
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  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    I just learned that there is a "New Wave" pansy now available. It is a trailing variety like the New wave petunia. I have decided to plant those in this planter for the winter.
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Gerry Evankovich
    I love this idea! It's a new project for me! How did you attach the wire basket to the lamp?
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    I will post the instructions soon.Please check back. Thanks! Glad you like it.
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    How novel & creative of you Pat!! Yes, please do post those instructions!!
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    Hi, Susan!.....(my kindred spirit, you have been a great inspiration to me...thanks!)....We actually took it apart today and made photos of how we put it together! Hope to have those posted soon.
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    awwww - you poor dear. You had to take it apart, document then reassemble all for us!! Now that's real dedication!!! And thank you for the sweet words!!
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    It was not a problem. Only took a few minutes. It will take longer to tell about it than it did to do it. I'm sure that anyone on this site would do the same for each other if we needed it. I love Hometalk!
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 2
  • Kathie taylor Largo, FL
    In the picture it looks like you anchored it to the railing... Otherwise, wouldn't it 'blow over'?
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kathie taylor Largo, FL
    I LOVE this....might also like it with a birdhouse....have all the stuff, can't wait for directions!
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Angela L Harlem, GA
    very pretty!!! nice job!
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Angela ralston Greenfield, OH
    Great Idea Patti.....could also use artificial flowers and display inside of home ....
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Donna D Ocean Springs, MS
    I have just the lamp for this. I can't wait. Please post instructions. I've got some ideas, but I'd love to know how you did this.
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Andrea S Canada
    Isn't it top heavy? I wonder if the wind will blow it down. It looks very nice.
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    Andrea, if you look closely you will see the clamp that anchors the stand to the deck railing. We now have the stand in a flower bed and the anchors are at the base. I am in the process of adding photos of the construction. I will post that as soon as I can get the script finished.
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 2
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    Hope we didn't leave out anything in the assembly instructions. If you have a question, please ask.
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Pat, you are so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Yes Pat, thanks for the "how to" info - we appreciate the extra time you had to devote to taking it apart and reassembling for the curious among us!!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    So glad to do it for you. I know how disappointed I would be if I saw a post on Hometalk and the creator was not willing to share the instructions. The script might be enough, but I am one who loves the pictures. You know the saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words". That is very true!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 3
  • G. Bryant Pittsburgh, PA
    And I was gonna toss that old lamp. Thanx for the idea.
    on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    Thank you Miriam I. I am so glad that I found Hometalk!! It has inspired me to start new projects, and I love to see what other creative thinkers are coming up with! Not only that, but everyone that I have been fortunate to interact with has been super nice folks!
    on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    G. please post your finished project! Hope you have as much fun with it as I did!
    on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Andrea S Canada
    Ah I see the clamp. The flowers drew my eyes up - that's the point, right? LOL. I like the lamp base too. It looks like my next project ;0)
    on Sep 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Georgiann D
    How did you anchor it in the ground?
    on Sep 28, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    If using the plant stand outdoors you will need to anchor it to the ground. We used two 1/2" pieces of rebar that were about 2 feet long. This will depend on the soil type. If using rebar, you will need a torch to bend a 90 degree angle that will fit over the top of the base as shown in photo. You can be creative with any of these steps, but be sure that it is weather proof and sturdy. You can see a photo of the anchors by clicking on "see 4 more photos" under the photo of the planter with the pumpking on top.

    on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
    Good luck with your lamp to planter project, Andrea. Be sure to post it for us to admire!
    on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0

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