A New Toy for my Succulent Garden Bed

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I bought myself a new toy.  Really!

Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
Vintage Tonka Front End Loader


  A vintage, metal Tonka front end loader.

Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
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.


Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
I spray painted them a neon orange, and I painted the base black, by hand with a brush, with Rustoleum chalkboard paint.

Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
I also picked up two bags of river rock at Dollar tree to add to my succulent bed vignette.

Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
Vintage Tonka Front End Loader in a Bed of Succulents.
Angelina sedum at the left front corner, flaming carpet sedum (angelina, blue spruce and voodoo sedum mix) at the upper right and hen and chicks on the lower right.

Tonka Front End Loader in a Succulent Garden
I'm having fun with my new toy!





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17 comments

  1. TerriJuly 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    How cute! It's a "man garden" ;)

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  2. bjJuly 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    cute as can be. you always have the best ideas...:)

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  3. OliveJuly 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Glory be Carlene. It is darling.

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  4. AnnJuly 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Now that's CUTE. Would have never thought of a truck moving rock.
    Ann

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 25, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    I would have NEVER come up with that....but it is so cute!!

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  6. Vickie @ Ranger 911July 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    The perfect garden accessory! Now you just need a few little gnomes and they can do all the light digging for you. Very cute!

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  7. PattiJuly 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Sooooooo 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!!!!!!

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  8. LeannJuly 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    So LOVE it and I think that we may have one or two of those in the attic of our barn...hmmm...

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  9. AudreyJuly 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    you are still just a kid at heart. Love your new toy and how you used it.
    Hugs.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  10. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 26, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Carlene,
    I love this idea!!

    I am going up in the attic to look for my son's Tonka trucks that i saved!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  11. debra @ HOMESPUNJuly 26, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    This is just too darn cute! :)

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  12. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill FarmJuly 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Absolutely the coolest!!!

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  13. BabsJuly 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    So cute! My grands would love this, too.

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  14. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 26, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    An adorable touch of whimsy -- now hopefully no one will come along and start playing with it! LOL

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  15. Laurel PutmanJuly 26, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    How cute is that?? Clever :)

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  16. Jann OlsonJuly 26, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Carlene, 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.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. Tuula @ The Thrifty RebelJuly 27, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    That is sooo adorable Carlene! I never would have thought of that, and I totally love it!

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