It has been raining on and off for three weeks and I didn't know what to do with myself. Too messy to garden.
I decided to make a garden sign.
I used an old sign that had a text for bushwalking on it and it had worn off. The frog came with a gift plant.
I just painted new words and attached the frog.
What have you recycled?
Thats very clever wording Marlene! Too cute. I'll have a look around tomorrow and see if I have made anything new in awhile. Great idea for a thread.
Sue
this message for 1,my first one got swallowed,.,i recycle whatever i can,except for my recycling,that goes in the recycling truck!.,.i create steel artwork,flowers,signs,floral art stands,anything that people ask for,'i let my mind do the walking',.some people think im crazy,others believe i may be talented.'i never judge myself'.i get a thrill by creating,what was,just a dream for somebody,.,
Personally, I reckon thees a little bit of 'Crazy' in there Anthony, but then, I don't really know you yet! he he
Here is my latest seed growing hothouse...
Very creative I thought..
You might not like the brand Anthony,
but I am sure that you would appreciate the thought.
If you look closely you can see your babies growing in there.
Love that sign Marleneann, very cute.!!!
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Love it Marlene Ann!!
I'm still trying to find a local tip shop here is Bris. But there's so much that you can re-use just in your own "garbage"!
love the sign .
Here is my W I P its a old steel locker thate was left out for pick up so we picked up before the council truck arrived . It was a way to use bits of tiles left over from other works .
I mosaiced the top then painted the side to look like it was mosaiced only have the doors to finish . -----elaine.
Here is a sink I made from a flower pot drilled a hole used old hose from worn out washing machine to drain the water out great for clesn ups when I do pots. every thing has been rebirthed .
------elaine.
What a clever idea to paint the sides to look like mosaic.
Great sink too.
Keep posting.
I just may copy some of your good ideas.
This morning looking around my studio all the storage is recycled furniture my desk is a old computer stand the refigerator was given to me from a friend it was going to the dump even the floor covering is recycled here is a look inside ------elaine
Moving around here is all little more the rolled white hanging is new floor covering .---elaine
Coffee making corner always helps when planning things .
We are now looking to the the door to go out ,
Sorry I did not tidy and clean before taking pics.-----elaine
Do you have a couple of old draws laying around I did and made a small table used the draws for legs .---elaine.
A nother small table used a wooden pot as the base I think after this I better go down and think about creating some thing
Did not mean to take over .-----elaine
I'm gobsmacked!
What a fantastic studio.
I also have a second storage and work area in the garage a nother recycled spot .
A good place for working on bigger things and used as a extra kitchen for out side partys
------elaine
Stove on the right side wall
Door into yard.------elaine
To day recycled rubbish thate falls from the palms tired of looking at plastic pots so started to hid the pots ------elaine
I think you are going to win first prize Elaine.
Anyone want to top this?
Sammut, I don't know where you get all the energy! I'm gobsmacked at all the things you have put to good use. you 'GO GIRL!
(kinda puts me to shame really)
Sue
i believe it may be ''crazy'' and a touch of gifted,'sue',.,.,.dianne,thats a groovy growing system youve kept under wraps there! I can smell them,Danish trumpets,crossed with Norway intervention!,.,i will be away for a while,''scheming''recycling creations,.,.see you next week,anthony.
Marlenean - Here is a table I put together for pots in the carport the top is made from the base of a baby crib made A frames for legs .
Has any one used wooden pallets I see a lot dumped on the side of the road must pick up one and see whate I can do with the wood .
Come every one on show us whate you have made or done or any ideas you have .---elaine
Elaine, my brother used the pallet wood to make all of his furniture
here is his lounge on the left, and a bookcase on the right. he has also made a writing desk, a throne, and a built in bed. I will try to find some more pics. Pallet wood is great, but most of its untreated, so not much use out in the weather. But it would probably make good tables for potting up e.t.c
Sue
Hi Sue I just knew it was a good idea dont know why more people dont make use of them your brother is smart to see the use of them he does great work it looks so good now I only have to get the boys {son& grandson } to pick them up for me I know the place under cover in the BBQ area where I can redo with a nice long
unit .
Planning it now can see it in my mind eye. ---------elaine
Sue your brother is very good at woodwork. By chance he isn't a cabinet maker?
Here is a pic of my latest project . I found a poircelain face mask at a thrift shop for 50 cents.
This is what I did with it....
Take a look at my very sad tree.
Your sad tree makes makes me smile its a great feature .
Last christmas one gift was a little wire basket with soap inside I but a bird into it so now its a
hanging bird cage .-----------elaine.
Dont know if this comes under recycled I wanted a easel in a hurry put it together useing bamboo
----------elaine.
Gee we are a creative lot!
To-day I want to share my latest idea you know the 10 section shoe hangers to hang in the wardrobe cost $6 at the reject shop .
I hung 2 to store small things I use in craft ,things thate never look tidy in draws or baskets glue gun - small dryer - glasses - gloves and lots more this way saves time looking for things .
Also a good space saver hanging in a corner. --------elaine.
Elaine I could do with something like that in my garage.
Mmmmm...must look around for the bits and pieces.
a good score today,a mass of 10''-12''-and 16'' pots from the hobart tip shop,'$5,you beauty!for a little chap like me'ha' the whole 102kg,i struggled back to the truck with them,grinning from ear to ear.'i have plans'.
Good one Anthony .---------elaine
Lucky you....you're going to need them....lol
so are you dianne,i picked up some 'cardiocrinum giganteum'lily bulbs,from a generous and notable orchid grower'barry davidson'.to many there for me,so you had better study the growing habitats..these are bamboo like,huge stalks with white and violet ,12'' flowers[seed pods are the size of a small passionfruit].
Cardiocrinum giganteum...even the name is huge....
I thought the name rang a bell...Himalayan Lily...saw one once at Tesselars I think..
Very tall and very scented.
OK Anthony, when you are ready....I have the pots.....lol....
I forgot to mention also that the Lilium supplier I just used, doesn't send to Tas.
What a pain......looks like they are being frightened off....shame.
yes,its ruined a few swaps and deals.anyway ,im doing up a package of bulbs for you,.,.,.one bulb left planted in the ground,6 years later,creates 32 bulbs..,my word[im too scared to use the word god],its like the day of the triffids here,there are so many bulbs....when i unearthed the bulbs,'well' ive potted 75 bulbs and left the smallies for future years.,.,this is recycling,i suppose,anthony
Where are you putting them all?
With Fay's plants, all these new bulbs...plus your own increases...
What are you going to do when the triffids take over..you will lose little Molly in all that growth....no not your beard....
She will tell her friends about her nutty Grandpa and they will love you....
