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Spray Paint Queen

16 years ago

I think I've earned the crown on this one! I purchased about 10 different colors of spray paint and have refreshed some old dull plant pots, 2 benches, a patio table and chairs, an old wheelbarrow, an old BBQ to plant in, a 2nd hand bicycle and plastic bins I attached to the bike after spray painting them. Next, I did a post in my garden, the wood around a couple raised beds, bases for a couple bird baths, posts for some 2nd hand decorative birdhouses AND several yard signs.

I'm just about done, and things are looking spiffy!

Comments (11)

  • 16 years ago

    I only need your address now and I'm coming over to drool over that kind of ambition and accomplishment!
    amazing...I've spent hours on end, here, compiling pictures for my pictorial...lol

    I think I have plenty to be loaded for bear, up and coming.
    it's time to relax, enjoy, meet you in person and get some authentic 'junkin' done.....

    it's so nice to have a neighbor/partner in crime!

    Becky .(*_*).

  • 16 years ago

    Show us some pics!!
    Sounds like you have been very busy!!

  • 16 years ago

    Are you for hire??? ;-)

  • 16 years ago

    OK, here are some pics of what I've been doing. Things look a little unfinished yet as our last frost date is May 15, so most areas aren't planted yet.
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    THIS IS THE BEFORE SHOT ON THE JUNKY SIDE OF MY YARD.

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    THIS IS THE AFTER SHOT.

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    THIS IS THE BEFORE SHOT OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THIS AREA
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    AND THE AFTER SHOT OF THE LEFT SIDE. I WILL BE PUTTING THAT CHICKEN WIRE ON THE METAL SHED WALL TO GROW MY BEANS UP.

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    THIS IS MY CUTTING GARDEN ON THE RIGHT AND VEGGIE GARDEN ON THE LEFT.
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    CLOSER PIC OF THE POTS I CLEANED UP FOR MY GARDEN.
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    MY GARDEN BUDDY SITTING ON MY NEWLY PAINTED BENCH.
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    TWO SIGNS MY DAUGHTER AND I DID FOR MY YARD

  • 16 years ago

    I hope that's a child's bench. Otherwise, that's a *really* big dog!

  • 16 years ago

    I'm impressed with your gard*ens, to say the least, and I love your signs and also your dog.

  • 16 years ago

    I tried to call you this afternoon, while on the road..
    something came to mind and since I didn't get you then, I'll post it here..
    might I suggest that instead of chicken wire, to grow anything on, up along that shed..you try hog wire.
    with chicken wire, you won't be able to reach behind to gather any much..but there's plenty of room in the squares of the hog wire.
    I have that around the tomato raised beds and not that I needed to reach in but in case I had grown beans or peas along and around, it sure would have been, or still might be easier, if I do plant anything along it for this year.

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    notice the garden guardian lady?
    my daughters got her for me, for Mother's Day...

  • 16 years ago

    Sorry I missed your call! I hadn't thought about not being able to get behind the chicken wire to harvest my beans. I just had some left-over chicken wire and it seemed like a good use for it. I do have some nylon string mesh that's made for growing things up on...maybe I'll use that since I've already paid for it.

    And YES, I noticed your lusty..or is it rusty gal. I was going to ask you about her. I like her a lot!!! I also like the star with the twirly thing under it...is that a windchime?

  • 16 years ago

    g'thyme...great pics...love the before and after...you've been busy this Spring! Please share some pics soon when your veggies & cut flower gardens are maturing! Like how you are using some great recycled GJ in your gardens! And your paint colors certainly brighten the area! Nice work! Jeanne S.
    p.s. I use half of old hog panels for my green beans & peas...will post when they've taken off growing.

  • 16 years ago

    I bet your garden will look spectacular this summer! Love the colorful pieces and the "head" on the shelves. I hope your garden buddy sat on that bench after the paint was dry! lol! Be sure to post a picture when your garden is in its full glory!

  • 16 years ago

    I love the bright colors you picked.
    kathy