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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6949 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 05:12:56 AM
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Aug/Sept 2014 issue of MJF mag. on first page is a picture of hen n/ chickens in a pair of cowboy boots. Loved the idea.
Yesterday and today I am making mine out of a pair of men's old work boots. Bought at Salvation Army a year ago for $5. They have been weathering outside ever since. They have even turned green in some places ~ which only adds to the look.
I will keep one boot and my sister, Betty, has already spoken for the other one. To keep peace in the family I will look for another pair of old boots for my other two sisters. Also, I've used up all my plants so will have to buy more hen n/ chickens.
The hardest part is cutting holes in the boot for drainage and cutting out holes to put the plants. But, they are so worth all the work - Can't wait to show my boot off next to Jubilee garden flag in May.
Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 06:03:19 AM
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Have fun making your boots. Yours will look beautiful beneath your farmgirl flag. Your sisters are very lucky to be receiving boots from you too. Can't wait to see pictures of your garden. The ice and snow is slowly melting away here. It will be awhile before we can garden yet here in the Chicago area.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6949 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 06:07:15 AM
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Dawn, I'll post a picture as soon as my niece comes over again to do it for me. I have a growing list of things for her to take pictures of and post.
Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 12:17:03 PM
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Can't wait to see the picture. Cute idea.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2881 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 3:56:25 PM
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I think (or hope) there may be a digital camera in Sara's future!! YOu have so much to share, and we all want to see it!
Get a cheap one and have your niece show you how to upload pics.
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 7:15:18 PM
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I went to a class up at the True Value store, on Fairy Gardening,,, and like the Boot, anything can be used for miniature gardens... I luv it!
Old boots, hats, baskets, kettles etc... oh what fun when we let our gardening imagaination soar!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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