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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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 Posted - Jul 01 2018 : 2:36:24 PM
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.jpg?v 72097760) We have 5 hummingbird feeders in the yard. I wanted to hang one away from the others, but didn't have time to buy a shepherd's hook. My mother-in-law had these wire fences, so I set up 4 of them in a square, then zip tied 2 to the top to make a house. The hummingbird feeder hangs from the apex. They've discovered it and there's a bit less fighting over feeders.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
4056 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2018 : 5:06:51 PM
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What a cute idea, Vanessa!! Your new feeder is a fun yard art form for the Summer too!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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strength.dignity
Farmgirl in Training
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Jamie
WAUSAU
WI
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2018 : 9:43:45 PM
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I love repurposing items. My latest was an old door my mom picked up from a salvage shop. I turned it into a headboard for my brother. 
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13311 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2018 : 6:22:36 PM
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I've been going through ALL of my craft supplies/sewing supplies, etc., purging and destashing. When I was going through vintage linens and laces I came across some small crochet lace "snippets" that I decided to use in my cardmaking.
Here are a couple of my cards that I used these pieces on. I've made others and have about 5 more "snippets" left to use.
I like the way they turned out!
CJ
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2388 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2018 : 8:01:47 PM
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Really pretty!
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
888 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2018 : 09:40:18 AM
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Love all the ideas!! You ladies are so talented!! I think our most recent repurpose project was an old tv cabinet from the 40's? We purchased it for a whole $25, put a little love and elbow grease into and are currently using it for my boys gaming systems (I can't stand looking at wires, boxes and gaming accessories all stacked up). It's very convenient and it hides EVERYTHING, the faux wooden doors are similar to a roll top desk and pull open. I actually really loved how it turned out!
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
888 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
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Posted - Sep 07 2018 : 09:50:25 AM
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My in laws also had an old stereo cabinet that held those old fashioned beast of speakers, record player, radio, etc... my husband tore all that stuff out, added shelves, new cabinet doors, hardware, granite top (which you can't see as my hubs papers are covering the top of this cabinet right now) and we painted it. I use it for my Christmas china, serving trays, linens and other extra pretty dishes. Just love it! Thought I would share this picture as well!
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
888 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2018 : 10:09:00 AM
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CJ, I too, love to add lace and doily to my cards, journals, etc... love the texture it provides! I find it so pretty - even more so when it's just a dollop or tag of the lace... almost makes one wonder the history of the lace, where it came from, how it was used prior! So gorgeous!!
Jamie, love the head board - very masculine!
Vanessa, love the hummingbird wire gazebo you created - so cute!!
Dreamer42
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
888 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2018 : 10:12:18 AM
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I've gone further back in the email thread - you ladies are so inspiring!! Such AMAZING repurposing ideas!! I look back to my thrifting and realize I've missed out on several projects I could of completed. I will need to spend more time on this thread for more inspiration! THANK YOU!! Looking forward to some new fall projects!!
Dreamer42
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Repurposing...what have you done lately?
