Vintage Tonka Front End Loader |
A vintage, metal Tonka front end loader.
I hit a flea market last Saturday and found it. I think it was originally yellow but was already re-painted orange. It was in pretty good condition. I paid $20. More than I like to pay for garden junk, but I will be able to use it for several years.
I ran across these plastic cones in Dollar Tree, and purchased three in yellow.
I spray painted them a neon orange, and I painted the base black, by hand with a brush, with Rustoleum chalkboard paint.
I also picked up two bags of river rock at Dollar tree to add to my succulent bed vignette.
Vintage Tonka Front End Loader in a Bed of Succulents. |
I'm having fun with my new toy!

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How cute! It's a "man garden" ;)
ReplyDeletecute as can be. you always have the best ideas...:)
ReplyDeleteGlory be Carlene. It is darling.
ReplyDeleteNow that's CUTE. Would have never thought of a truck moving rock.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I would have NEVER come up with that....but it is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect garden accessory! Now you just need a few little gnomes and they can do all the light digging for you. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteSooooooo cute! I have five or so vintage Caterpillar pieces that belonged to our son. He is now 30. I want to do something with them. I so wish you could come over and help me! Adorable!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo LOVE it and I think that we may have one or two of those in the attic of our barn...hmmm...
ReplyDeleteyou are still just a kid at heart. Love your new toy and how you used it.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Carlene,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!!
I am going up in the attic to look for my son's Tonka trucks that i saved!!
Hugs,
Deb
This is just too darn cute! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely the coolest!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My grands would love this, too.
ReplyDeleteAn adorable touch of whimsy -- now hopefully no one will come along and start playing with it! LOL
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that?? Clever :)
ReplyDeleteCarlene, your new toy is too cute! Perfect for your succulent garden. I have a tiny rusty truck that is planted with two chick and hens. Love the addition of the cones.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
That is sooo adorable Carlene! I never would have thought of that, and I totally love it!
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