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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
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USA
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 Posted - Feb 05 2012 : 9:15:28 PM
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I don't know if this is the right place, but I was reading "Farm Show", a publication similar to "Capitol Press".
There was a blurb about someone who has made a bench from an old twin bed. The headboard was the back of the bench and railings were used for the armrests and I think the bench legs were also legs from the bed. I thought it was a project very much in keeping with MJF.
I don't know what issue it was or what is necessary to use something like that in your magazine or the Cluck. Just thought you might be interested.
PS---I met a lady while visiting Alaska who was interested in my issue of MJF. I couldn't part with mine as I hadn't really read it yet so I bought her a copy! Helping to spread the word.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 05:20:00 AM
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Loyce- That is awesome that you bought her a copy! I have had several of my coworkers borrow my copies of the books or magazines at work and then buy themselves a subscription. I think that the MJF magazines are addictive! I always am so excited to see mine come in!! :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 5:45:18 PM
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Loyce,
I used to make benches out of old bed frames in my studio. Here is a picture of one...
I would use the headboard as the back and cut the footboard in half and secure it to the headboard. I would then cut out plywood for the bottom and cut foam to fit. This one is upholstered in a toile print so I painted a matching scene on the back.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on Feb 09 2012 5:47:20 PM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 5:53:37 PM
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Here is another one made from a spindle bed.
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This one I made out of an old metal crib. I just removed one side and found
a crib mattress at Ikea and made a slip cover for it!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 6:23:14 PM
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Okay - so I have to brag a little bit... I know it's not a bench, but I just have to show you...
This is a bed my husband made me for Christmas a couple of years ago out of antique doors. I'll treasure it forever!!!
I'm such a very blessed girl, indeed!
Diane - I think you and my husband should talk!!! ;) You do BEAUTIFUL work!!!
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 6:29:26 PM
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Nini,
That bed is beautiful! I love to re-purpose. My latest one is my Dad's old potty chair is now my dog's water dish! I will post a photo later.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 11:18:54 PM
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OMG..Nini and Diane, LOVE the beds......all of them
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Feb 10 2012 : 06:22:52 AM
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
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USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 09:36:34 AM
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See what I mean? Don't you think that there should be an article or a how-to in an issue?
I like the bed of old doors. Turned out lovely.
And the benches are also. You all are so talented.
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Sharon Denise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Temple
TX
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