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cowgirlandboys
True Blue Farmgirl
308 Posts
Rachael
Missouri
USA
308 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 09:55:14 AM
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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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Kaaminii
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Kaaminii
Red Feather Lakes
CO
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2011 : 07:39:37 AM
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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) |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 2:47:50 PM
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I agree with you. It's the perfect topic for Mary Jane.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:33:34 AM
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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 |
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 07:38:37 AM
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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 |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1425 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1425 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 1:49:16 PM
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Would love to learn what to do with some of my treasures.
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WoodstreamDreambyNicole
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Nicole
Marlton
NJ
USA
177 Posts |
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 7:20:33 PM
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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 |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 3:58:51 PM
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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
www.thedewhopinn.com
www.etsy.com/shop/cybertiques
"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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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 5:28:14 PM
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Very cool use of Nancy Drew. I also love the box. Great ideas.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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Ranchflower
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Lacey
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
Canada
1 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 9:55:24 PM
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| 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!!! |
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RockyR
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Patty
Eau Claire
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 07:16:05 AM
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The new issue of MaryJanesFarm is GREAT!
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atticlady
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Rabecca
Midlothian
Illinois
USA
24 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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Book Ideas: Repurposing |
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