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Nifty Thrifty:  Repurposing...what have you done lately?  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 18 2014 : 05:05:17 AM
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Patty, your cabinet is wonderful. You did a great job of making something beautiful out of found things and even bartered for the painted words. I have a 'thing' for old cabinets; they add so much warmth and personality to any room.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2014 : 3:38:48 PM
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Beautiful!!!!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2014 : 05:33:12 AM
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Patty, that cabinet is breathtaking, I love it! Great job.
My friend and I repurposed some old ice skates. There's pics and a step by step on how we did it here:
http://www.farmgirlbloggers.com/4428#more-4428
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2014 : 7:00:17 PM
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I had the bottom of a wrought iron sewing machine and a iron grate. I created an ended table for my living room. I love how it turned out. .JPG) |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2014 : 04:33:04 AM
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Love these projects! That cabinet and the end table are so beautiful
EstleSchippFarm.blogspot.com
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2014 : 06:41:32 AM
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Kem, I love your end table, it turned out beautiful!
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2014 : 02:02:29 AM
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Patty,
The cabinet is just beautiful!!! I love that you salvaged and bartered, how fun!
Kem, I love your end table, very cute!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 10:31:45 AM
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When I moved into my little home four years ago my sister gave me 3 pairs of tab linen drapes. She had bought them when she built her new home but didn't use them.
Her ceilings are 11' and mine are 7' so when I hung them they puddled. After two years of hanging the bottoms were getting a little dirty, so I cut off 6" from each panel, and washed and ironed it. Put it aside knowing that someday the material would come in handy, and it has. I am using it for merit badges and they look pretty good.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 08:53:46 AM
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One of my favorite items to repurpose is...calendars!!! I get or buy a beautiful calendar each year. After the year is over, I save it 'just in case'. I've collected many calendars over the years and they sure came in handy when decorating our basement. Our basement is unfinished with gray cinder block walls. They seem so drab to me so I cut up my favorite calendars and used them as wall paper!
My most recent use was a beautiful calendar of antique quilts. I just 'reclaimed' some space down there to start quilting again, but staring at that gray wall was just too much! So I got my scissors and duct tape and set to work. I love the way it turned out! If I can figure out how to post a picture I will be able to show you all how sweet it works!
Dena
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 10:57:48 AM
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Hoping this picture made it through...What a process for first time picture posters! If not I will try again. Hopefully, you're looking at my faux calendar wall paper.
Dena
Farmgirl 5620 |
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2015 : 10:58:35 AM
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Ok, its a little big but its there!!!
Dena
Farmgirl 5620 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 08:04:07 AM
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Dena, that is awesome! Luv the idea! Looks really beautiful.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2015 : 3:07:50 PM
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Made flower boxes for my little glamper trailer from some of the aluminum pieces I removed from an old camper I tore down. I'm using floral foam and silk flowers because I don't want the weight of potting soil and water and have to deal with trying to keep real flowers alive and blooming. I'll post pics in OUTPOST when they're done!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 3:39:19 PM
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I sprayed these metal scroll plaques white and mounted them in the entry to our house. I also have a metal birdcage and may put that in the corner.
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 7:43:36 PM
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I have one of those Stanley thermos bottles that is silver and green but it no longer keeps anything hot or cold. It has been repurposed with some lace and other bits of decoration into a vase to use with our glamper trailer. It still holds liquid so it can be used for fresh flowers as well as silk flowers. Will be posting a pic in the "Reiver's Rest" thread in Outpost in a couple days!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 9:24:35 PM
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I made myself a CD scarecrow to keep the rabbits away. The vertical is an old broom handle someone left in the yard. It has an eyelet on the end that rotates. I put a stick through it and tied the CDs on it. I taped the stick to the eyelet so it wouldn't slide around. It rotates in the wind and the CDs swing and shine in the sun which startles the rabbits and makes them stay away. I want to put a bit of cement in a hole to keep it straight.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 04:55:28 AM
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Marie, brilliant.You have bought the scarecrow into the 21st century.
Have a blessed day, Sara ~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2015 : 07:10:14 AM
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| After two years in the sun my silk geraniums were so faded out I thought I was going to have to throw them out, but they are so pricey. So I decided to try and spray paint them, if it didn't work not a big deal since I was going to trash them. Well as you can see It Worked. I am so trilled I may get another year or two out of them. Sorry can't get picture to download. Karla |
Edited by - hoosiercountry on Jun 11 2015 07:23:55 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2015 : 5:51:35 PM
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CJ,
That is so cute!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6521 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6521 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2015 : 05:32:46 AM
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Everyone has such neat ideas here. I have a sort of blindness when it comes to "seeing" how to use something again. Honestly, the ideas just don't come to me very easily. I am thinking this Farmgirl is missing a gene or two in the repurposing department!!LOL!! But I do excel at copying someone else's ideas!! Hehehe!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2015 : 1:32:53 PM
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you ladies are uber awesome!
I currently am working on converting an old wooden sewing desk w/drawers into a port-a-ble bar,,, it was free and I talked hubby into helping... now all I need to do is paint it, polish up the handles, cut a hole in it for the basin and volia!
I'll will post pics when it is done.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2015 : 12:21:07 PM
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I worked this weekend on additional seating for my living room. I repurposed an old bed into a settee. I made a box in it so I could store blankets. I painted it a light sage green. It turned out really nice. I really wanted a full size bed but could not find one at any of the second hand or thrift stores locally so I used a twin bed that I had stashed in my barn loft. I will keep looking for a full size bed or maybe even a queen. Someone will eventually throw one out on the curb. :)
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Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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