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Garden Gate:  Simple Rain Chain Fountain--you must make one!  |
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
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 Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 4:01:56 PM
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I was wandering the aisles of my local hardware depot this morning, after returning some spare parts leftover from putting in the privacy screen yesterday. Of course, I wound up in the garden area--surprise, surprise. They had hydrangeas on sale, so I finally got the hydrangea "Limelight" I have been longing for. And then I saw it: A nifty, make-your-own rain chain fountain. Sure, it was an advertisement, encouraging me to buy the most expensive rain chain they had, but the concept was killer. I had to have it. Who wouldn't need this at their house? I got the pot (plastic, but looks like real stone), shepard's crook hanger, submersible pump, tubing, and a clearanced, copper rain chain all for $50! It took me about 10 minutes to put together, which includes wrestling-free-from-packaging-time, and there you have it. My original, unique water feature, just waiting to greet guests by my front door. I put a couple of my glass floats in it, they look really neat bobbing around. It splashes a bit, but I love the sound the water makes as it flows down the copper chain. I can't wait until it develops that cool patina that copper acquires after a few years of seasonal exposure!
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"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 11:47:46 PM
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That is adorable. I was just telling Pam (from the Porch) today when we met at a local antique store...that I really needed
some kind of water feature on my Porch because I love the relaxing sound of water. That is a very cute way to get that sound.
Thanks for sharing!
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 05:18:28 AM
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Who da thunk it?! I know the sound is wonderful but I am mesmerized watching the water run down a rain chain. It's like watching a stream flow by. Very relaxing. Good job!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 08:17:14 AM
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Well done!! I love the little white benches in the background too...very, very cute!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 10:49:24 AM
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Paula, I made the benches out of garage sale-find spindle headboards and a couple of 2 x 4's. They work great to perch on & enjoy the garden, or to rest a pot of flowers on. 
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 4:02:38 PM
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Way cool. You could also use that concept instead of a down spout for your gutter. I want one!
A.J.
Work is love made visable. ~ TKahlil Gibran |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 7:00:44 PM
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That is really nice. I am planning a nice quiet corner under the maple tree and that would be nice there. I want a swing with wisteria growing all over it and nice soft cushy chairs and flowers all over. I am working on it.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 7:18:04 PM
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Kris, that sounds like heaven! I love having little spots to sit and reflect scattered in my yard. I always thought it was strange that people would do all kinds of landscaping, or plant a big lovely garden, and not have any place to park their tired selves and enjoy it! A spot with cushions under a big friendly shade tree sounds so nice...where's my book and large glass of iced tea?? I'll plonk down and join you in the shade. (I find that making outdoor comfort spaces, just like a big lovely garden, takes time...I've been here five years, and each year just seems to come together better and better.)
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2011 : 11:16:34 PM
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Cute, I have done those kinds of things too- replicate a very expensive item. I love the sink too! I actually buried an old sink and turned it into a sunken birdbath. Worked great!
Be the change...
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 11:43:27 AM
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Wow, what great uses for an old sink. I have to decide, now, fountain or bird bath? Or both?? I just love outdoor projects like these!
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 2:47:16 PM
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Kristina, you are so smart!! I just checked, and found a deal on Amazon.com for a solar powered fountain kit!! OMG. I am going to put fountains everywhere now. Bwah hah hah hah....
Now I just need to find a vintage sink. My neighborhood birds are going to love it!
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 2:01:46 PM
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Just checked out Borganic site. This is so much fun and reminds me of the projects I used to do with the 4 girls when they were growing up. We lived 20 into the boonies and had very little money so we became very creative with the things around us. Brought back memories.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 07:30:11 AM
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I checked out my local ReStore (run by Habitat for Humanity, in case you've never been to one--great source for tons of things for your house-building needs!) and found a perfect sink for $1!!!! I scrounged around and found a homeless longneck faucet and some cool knobs that I can attach using plumber's putty to "look" authentic. Stay tuned for pictures of my sink fountain!
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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mcorwin
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Megan
Ohio
78 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 7:54:48 PM
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What a great idea! I really like the way copper looks when it ages, so I will have to incorporate copper. And I also love roaming the ReStore. See a new weekend project on my list now. ;-)
Farmgirl #3285
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 8:07:52 PM
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Update on the fountain: Rain chain is working like a charm! And, my soon-to-be sink fountain hit a slight hiccup when the original "parts" didn't work out. But, all was not lost! A trip to St. Vincent De Paul thrift store later, and I found the PERFECT vanity sink faucet in gaudy goldtone finish for $3!!!! Wowza. My solar pump arrived today, so soon, my pretties, this sink will be ready for pictures!
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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Simple Rain Chain Fountain--you must make one!
