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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 06:22:48 AM
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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
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. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Mar 09 2009 06:56:50 AM |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 06:32:26 AM
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Wow what farmgirl ingenuity you have there Autumn!
Practical and pretty too.
Denise
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 06:34:15 AM
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Autumn, that is too cool. I love it. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
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Worland
Wy
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 07:40:11 AM
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That is SO awesome! Now I'm on the lookout for old, rusty bedsprings!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:26:48 AM
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Awesome job!!! I can now see all the Farmgirls scoping out old fields for some rusty springs (Isn't that where they always are found???) : ) Very ingenious!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 08:32:05 AM
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THat is absolutely awesome , Autumn! It is so creative. Thank you for sharing as I am one of those girls limited on flower bed and gardening space. Something like this would be great leaning against my house on the deck.
Too fun!Very country chic!!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"Certain thoughts are prayers.There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees"--V.Hugo
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 2:36:03 PM
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AWWW! Thanks girls! It was a fun idea for me.
I hate throwing away rusty stuff!!!! :)
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. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 2:52:21 PM
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cute autumn, karin in GA has a fun use for springs also! great job!
#56
http://hectichousehold.blogspot.com
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 2:53:04 PM
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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
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 4:59:16 PM
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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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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 5:28:05 PM
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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!=)
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Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 5:59:17 PM
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THAT is the cutest thing ever!!! You are so creative! That looks like something out of a magazine!
Fresh and creative projects popping up on my blog daily! Stop by and check out what I'm up to today!
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:29:14 PM
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| I with you on the rusty stuff, love it and the bed spring idea, oh yeah!!!! |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:40:21 PM
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Autumn, I love it! It looks great :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:46:53 PM
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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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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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milkmaid
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Heather
Higginsville
Missouri
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 05:48:37 AM
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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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Mother to five awesome kids, wife of 17 years and milk maid to two beautiful cows. Living the good life!!! |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 07:50:28 AM
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That is so great!! I love it- I wish it was in my back yard!!
xoxo Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 6:07:59 PM
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 6:39:59 PM
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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. |
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cathy cobblestone
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
cathy
greensburg
ky
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 6:44:03 PM
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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
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
Today is a gift, live it! |
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