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| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 09:55:14 AM
It would be awesome to see an entire issue devoted to repurposing. It would be great to do in the Spring when folks do spring cleaning and are tempting to throw things out and buy new things to organize what they decide to keep. Many of the things we throw away deserve a chance at a new life serving a new purpose, and I think is kind of what Spring is all about.
Maybe I am thinking too much Spring thinking since it has finally gotten cold here!
Shivering in Missouri,
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 6:32:19 PM
Just in case you haven't seen the threads girls . .
. . .there are some great threads in "NIFTY THRIFTY" and "STITCHING and CRAFTING" where gals are doing "show and tell" on projects. . . and perhaps some in "MAKE IT EASY" You might find them interesting.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| atticlady |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 1:19:34 PM
I really like the idea of learning more about repurposing. I think it would make a great topic right here.
Becca
http://restoringherlegacy.blogspot.com
http://myjourneyto50.blogspot.com |
| RockyR |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 07:16:05 AM
The new issue of MaryJanesFarm is GREAT!
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| Ranchflower |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 9:55:24 PM
Hi all, I'm a newbie, and this is the thread I read and knew, I belonged here! :) My Hubby calls me a Junk Bug because I'm always repurposing something! I'd love to see a book on it, but in the mean time.....I'd love to see before and after pictures of anyone's repurposing projects!! Thanks!!! |
| Simply Satisfied |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 5:28:14 PM
Very cool use of Nancy Drew. I also love the box. Great ideas.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
| Oggie |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 3:58:51 PM
In August my daughter came home and went through the attic, getting rid of tons of stuff. I went through it all after she left and repurposed four items of hers and then turned around and gave her three of them for Christmas and she loved it! I took one of her Nancy Drew's and made it into a case for the Kindle we gave her; took an old wooden box with six drawers that was bright pink and painted it black, put old decals on it of dishes like Fiesta since she collects them and she was thrilled to get it for her kitchen and I took another box she had, painted it, stenciled "Alana's Recipes" on the top and filled it with family recipes. I told her one day she may not have electronics and this way she would still be able to cook.
So I too would love to see a issue with re-purposing in it. Here are some pics.
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
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"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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| Breanna |
Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 7:20:33 PM
Good idea Rachel! I agree. Way too much gets thrown away at my house. I would love to have ideas about how to turn things into new things, but equally as useful.
Kaaminii, I noticed that you don't live too far from me! I live in Parker, CO and I go to horse lessons in Bennet. I also have some friends who live out there! Its great to meet a farmgirl nearby! :-)
Farmgirl Bre
"By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life." Ps. 42:8 |
| WoodstreamDreambyNicole |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 5:26:24 PM
I have a whole section of my Etsy shop devoted to repurposing vintage buttons and worn out sweaters!http://www.etsy.com/shop/woodstreamdream?section_id=7461250
I would love to learn more!!!
Nicole
Shop
www.woodstreamdream.etsy.com
Custom Creations
www.woodstreamdream.blogspot.com |
| ruthie218 |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 1:49:16 PM
Would love to learn what to do with some of my treasures.
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| Heather B |
Posted - Dec 24 2011 : 5:54:50 PM
I agree an issue dealing with re-purposing would be fun. Fun projects as well as utilitarian.
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
http://littlehouseonthebumper.blogspot.com/ (My "glamper" page)
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
| JThomp |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 07:38:37 AM
A repurposing issue would be awesome! I like the idea of posting repurposing ideas too.
FarmGirl Sister#2904
"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here." The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd |
| thebyrdhaus |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:33:34 AM
A great idea... or maybe we can start posting out repurposing ideas on here to share.
Patty #1840
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 |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 2:47:50 PM
I agree with you. It's the perfect topic for Mary Jane.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Kaaminii |
Posted - Dec 09 2011 : 07:39:37 AM
Hey Rachael,
I think it would be awesome to do this, as I am packing to move onto the next phase of my life I am finding a bunch of stuff that is in great shape but have no idea what to do with it anymore!
It's cold in Colorado too!!
Farm Girls Rule :-)(#634) |
