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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 10:46:18 AM
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My cub scouts and I made picture frames with them..that was fun.
I used to have quite a collection of willow furniture..my whole living room 12 years ago when husband and I got married..he was more into comfort than looks so we most of it in the garden and it dosn't last as well outside..by the time we moved here 6 years ago all we have left are the peices that never went outside..one little side chair, a little table and a plant stand. sigh..I would love to have more. I don't see it as much here as I did in Calif.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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italianchildhood
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
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Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 10:46:25 AM
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I don't know if this constitutes "doing" but I put bunches of twigs in big vases as decorative non-flowers... :)
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 11:11:01 AM
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During October I glue hundreds of twigs together, put orange bows and anchor it to the outside of the door. Happy Halloween.
Marly |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 12:03:13 PM
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I have built low fences to keep the dogs out of flower beds.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 2:51:12 PM
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 10:51:45 AM
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Frannie, my twig fence that's around my veggie garden happens to be in MJ's book! I also made an arbor and gate, but I didn't do a very good job with those and the winters have wreaked havoc on them. They are still standing but kind of warped, misshapen and leaning a bit.
Someday, when I have time, I'd like to play with making twig furniture. But I really should repair my arbor and gate and try to improve on that skill first ;)
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 11:32:46 AM
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I like making birds nests and using them for decoration...even with a darning egg or two inside...looks really cute!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 11:38:35 AM
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| I have a maple sapling entrenched under my fence. I can't get it uprooted because of where it's hiding its roots. So every spring, I snip it off when it grows to about 3 feet tall. I peel off the bark in strips about 1/8" wide and I can make them into a tiny, little basket. I get just enough bark for one basket each year. It's funny to see how they get just a little bit better with every try. |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 12:10:34 PM
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diana .. i tried the twig fences and they fell down .. how did you weave them to keep them from doing so? do you have pictures? aren't these called a 'wattle' fence? i bet i can find those instructions somewhere. xo
jenn .. i've used vines for wreaths .. but twigs sounds so primitive .. love it!
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 12:13:39 PM
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chelsey .. twigs for birds nests sounds dear! i've made small bird-nest-like-ish BASKETS with them .. gonna' try some 'nests' too. such GREAT ideas from everyone!
we should all POST pics of our twiggy creations!
amy .. i wanna' see your little baskets! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 5:27:28 PM
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It's in the Outpost book on pg 29, Frannie. I also have a red picket (sort of) fence that separates the finished part of the yard from the working part of the yard (dogs, burn pile, firewood, etc) and you can see a bit of it at the bottom of the picture.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 5:29:47 PM
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Ooooh, Chelsey, I would like to try making some bird nests, too! What a great idea. They would be the perfect thing to go with my birdhouse and craft bird collection in the kitchen. Can you show us one?
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
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