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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 06:49:04 AM
Hi darlin's! Just wanted to give those of you who are in the "sisterhood" the heads up, that a new henhouse chapter has been started. This virtual chapter will explore junkin' farmgirl style! We will share ideas of re-purposing old finds and get our creative juices flowing! If you heart goes pitter-patter when you see a pile of trash on the side of the road, you are one of us! From re-using old doors and windows to re-purposing kitchen utensils, we will share our ideas with one another. Hope to see some of you join me!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Aug 27 2008 : 4:55:41 PM
Sounds like fun! I'm off to check it out!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2008 : 12:14:39 PM
How would you define "junk"?
Is it making something useful or new out of something old?
I consider anything bought from Salvation Army junk and many things from a garage sale also. I guess it could be somthing that could be thrown away with the trash but we choose to rescue?
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One Day at a time.
By the Grace of God.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 7:04:50 PM
Today I was at one of my many favorite 2nd hand stores & bought several pillow cases to make aprons from. I also bought a men's 100% wool jacket which I cut apart for the wool fabric....I can hardly wait to start playin...I mean crafting...lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 5:27:32 PM
cool
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 11:20:55 AM
You can come and help me when the time comes, Wilma! Okay??? ;) I'm sure you're handier about sawing than I am! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| miss wilma |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 11:07:17 AM
Great idea Janice
Farm Girl #96
http://www.picturetrail.com/misswilmasplace
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 10:57:05 AM
I have a small stash of old windows that I've picked up over the years from stuff set out for junk pickup. My plan is to use them to build a greenhouse out of them.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| Past Blessings |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 3:23:31 PM
I am so excited that so many will be joining. As far as I know, for those who asked, there is no limit to how many henhouses you can join. But, you might want to run that by Sunny. I don't know the official rules!
Bonnie, I love the grater idea and was actually thinking of doing them on my wall (rather than on the column) for art supplies, etc.
I am dealing with a sinus infection (AGAIN!!! Ugh!) but hope to be able to start my silly junk arbor soon. For the garden that has yet to be created . . .
Can't wait to see all the creative ventures!!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
| marjean |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 11:25:29 AM
Hi Brenda,
I am new to the sisterhood and Sunny has my picks and yours was one of them. My Mom actually got me started with junkin and I thought she was crazy until we saw what good stuff she was bringing home. lol
Now, when we go out garage saling we also look for freebies. She looks for stuff I might need or use and either picks it up or tells my husband and the heavy stuff he goes and gets after work. I love to make garden ornaments so I will share some of my creations with you once I'm signed in by Sunny! Also, lookin forward to all your great ideas too!
Can't wait to share,
Marjean
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| Aunt Clemys Farm Girl |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 09:19:09 AM
Bonnie, I just read the September issue of Country Home last evening --- and was quite smitten with the grater idea.
How wonderful to hear a fellow farm girl submitted the idea.
You have a unique, creative talent. Your idea will be put to use by many others in the next few weeks for sure.
Thanks for the tip about the site Junkmarketstyle.com.
Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
Farm Girl #300
Kansas to Massachusetts |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 07:34:08 AM
Oh, oh, oh! Oh the joy! Oh the excitement! I'd love to come visit ya! Of course it may be quite awhile - then again September is a wonderful month for traveling! Or maybe we can meet halfway (when you're feeling put back together). Save me 2 catherdral ones....I'm so excited I can't spell - make that 2 caTHEdral ones and then whatever else I can fit in the back of my car. Oh the joy! Oh the excitement! Oh oh oh!!!
God bless -
Karen
Farmgirl Sista #311 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 10:25:16 AM
Well, I've decided that I'm getting some. I will keep some in my barn just in case I get a visit from a "sista"! I'll probably get upwards to 50 of 'em. What would YOU do with one??
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 11:28:50 PM
wowzer! what agreat deal....I wish I lived closer.
I was at the Buggy Barn Quilt & Antique Show today and there was a vendor w/old windows & trust me, she was Not selling them for $5....
Another vendor using a tag shaped paper punch punched out tag shapes from old post cards, added string and packaged them up 6 for $4.50...
Come on ladies, we can do that!
hugz
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 7:59:07 PM
Ditto for me and the pane/pain....ouch Karen! It's just as well though....if you saw my house you would know I can't fit anymore in here or it's going to explode! That's why I have to find a use and/or re-purpose this stuff AND have a big sale too. This is going to be great though!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 3:28:25 PM
Oh the pain (pane?) and agony! How I wish I lived closer. I LOVE working with old windows. Oh, oh, oh........cathedral style!!! Oh the pain (pane).........oh the agony.............
God bless -
Karen
Farmgirl Sista #311 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 08:49:45 AM
Hey all. I just thought I'd pass this along. Shipping would be pretty tricky but for those of you close by i just cam into the mother load of old windows. We are getting ou house re-sided and met with the contractor the other day and in his barn is about 300 old windows. There are 3 on 3's, 6 oon 6's, and cathedral style with sloping tops. Get this, he said if i take them ALL I could have them dirt cheap! Some are pretty big. If you can make it to my house and pick them up, I will get some. they are $5.00 EACH ladies.... the cathedral style ones are $25. I am not making any money off this, just passing the deal onto my sisters! Wow, think of all the things we could do with old windows... make garden cloches, make terraniums, small green houses, stained glass, window boxes....I have ideas coming out my ears!
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| bbteacher |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 9:55:41 PM
Brenda,
I too would like to join this chapter. For FYI-back in November of 07', I joined the Junkmarketstyle.com junksite. At the time it cost $25.00 for the year to join. Ki and Sue (from Country Home fame)and junk authors of 2 books started the site. It's all been revamped. Ki is starting another business venture under Junk Revolution and Sue has maintained this site. It's now free and a great source for inspiration. Not to toot my own horn because my grandmother used to say, "Self-praise stinks," but under this junksite, the gals had different contests. I was one of three winners to have our junk ideas used as the inspiration for three entries in Country Home Magazine-Sept. issue, page 49. (My idea is the middle one-using old graters) I also had a second idea used on thier website. (Converting an old medicine cabinet into a show place for treasures) You gals will find alot of creative, friendly, and generous people on this site who are more than willing to share.
Bonnie |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 7:38:10 PM
I belong to another virtual chapter but I think we can join another also.
Please add me...I need ideas and inspiration. I see stuff I love at Salvation Army that's pretty junky..LOL For some reason I like it but don't know what to do with it.
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One Day at a time.
By the Grace of God.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 7:22:20 PM
Yea! Dawn's gonna be junkin' with us!!!
God bless -
Karen
Farmgirl Sista #311 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 1:32:36 PM
YAY! I'm a junk chick too! I LOVE JUNK!
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 9:28:48 PM
yep, sure are.... so keep on a grinnin'
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:38:40 PM
Are we allowed to join more than one henhouse? I wanna play in this coop too! oh pick me too!
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| AuntJo |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 10:50:11 AM
I'm sitting here, just waiting until I can get in the hen house. I have three old windows and a wooden folding chair that I picked up next to a dumpster that I'm dying to do something with.
Aunt Jo to 27 nieces and nephews and counting
Farmgirl Sister #75
http://auntjoscorner.blogspot.com/ |
| Photobugs |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 08:31:59 AM
I'm in too!
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 07:36:41 AM
This sounds like me for sure. I'm going to email Sunny today! ;)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
