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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 06:22:48 AM
I love all things rusty!!! Well, almost all things; they have a history and I love that!
Recently while we were cleaning the yard I moved this old rusty set of springs (from an old sofa)yet again! I keep hanging onto it cause I had an idea about 2 yrs ago but just haven't had the time to put it together.
Well this week I FINALLY did it!!
At least in part- I was short on some materials that would likely make it better, but you'll get the idea.
I lined the cone-shaped individual springs with hay(spagnum moss would work and look better) and pine straw and filled each cone with potting soil and planted a fresh new beddingplant in each cone!
It can lie flat or be leaned up against a wall or tree for height.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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| classygram |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 12:10:12 PM
Autumn you go girl! that is just fantastic. Love it
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| katalind |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 11:33:46 AM
I Love it! You have a very creative mind. |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 7:45:23 PM
Where can I see your reclaimed treasures??? Sounds like something I'd Love to see!!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| idsweetie72 |
Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 4:00:25 PM
That is so cool- I use old bed springs as dresses for the metal angels I do- and for hair- and other stuff- actually all of my sculptures are done with "reclaimed" metal from dumps or abandoned farms around here! Imagination is the tool for staying young!
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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 8:22:04 PM
Thanks for the link to RustY StuFf!!! Hopping over to check it out!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| Wildcrafter |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 7:36:21 PM
Here's some rusty stuff.
http://factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2144
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| Wildcrafter |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 7:09:32 PM
That is so cool! I have never seen anything like that. I think it's cute when people have a flower garden and put a headboard on one end and a footboard or what ever it's called at the other end. A flower BED!
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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 1:17:04 PM
Just had to join the SPring FEver!!!!!!
Happy first day of Spring to all of you!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| Thistle Cove Farm |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 11:11:03 AM
This is a really good idea. Around here, I use metal bed springs as a harrow; they are a LOT less expensive than the real deal!
Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
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| LynnMarie |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 04:05:57 AM
All I can say is "WOW"! And I thought I was resourceful! That is awesome!!!!!
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| cathy cobblestone |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 6:44:03 PM
Autumn - that is an absolutely fantastic idea. How creative you are - and it's precious leaned up against that building with the chickens in the background. Thanks so much for the idea - I'll never look at bed springs the same again!! Great Job and Blessings, Cathy
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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 6:39:59 PM
Thanks girls!!!
I think it'll be pretty once all the flowers are a bit bigger too!
Stay tuned and I'll post updated pictures.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 11:24:20 PM
Autumn, this is super cool! What a great idea! It looks very nice and it is recycling...so great!
Chelsey
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| marmieto12 |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 6:59:30 PM
Really cute idea!
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
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| Linda Houston |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 6:07:59 PM
You are so creative....I wold have NEVER thought of something so clever and useful. |
| crafter |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 07:50:28 AM
That is so great!! I love it- I wish it was in my back yard!!
xoxo Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
| milkmaid |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 05:48:37 AM
Oh my goodness that is a awesome idea!! I tend to collect things also, my husband is always asking what the heck am I gonna do with all those.... (insert any old cool thing here) he thinks it all should go in the trash!!
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 10:23:24 PM
Autumn what a fantasic idea! Most people would have tossed it out but you saw something in it! You are so clever my dear!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:46:53 PM
Yes, think long enough and you can come up with anything can't ya Autumn. Very good job of springing into spring!!!!
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:40:21 PM
Autumn, I love it! It looks great :)
~Sharon
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| antoinette |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:29:14 PM
I with you on the rusty stuff, love it and the bed spring idea, oh yeah!!!! |
| 22shortie |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 5:59:17 PM
THAT is the cutest thing ever!!! You are so creative! That looks like something out of a magazine!
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| Laura Marie |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 5:28:05 PM
Autumn, that is awesome. I so want to do that...I don't know if there is enough room in my little patio, nor if the fence would support it....hmmmmmm....but I am sure thinking about it now!=)
hehehehe
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie
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| sewgirlie |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 4:59:16 PM
I love it!! Great idea for something that would be rusting in a heap somewhere if not for people like you!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 2:53:04 PM
What a great idea! That would be pretty with some vines near the top hanging down. Where did you come up with that? Very ingenious. And I love the chickens. What kind are they?
Kris
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