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jeannespines

Metal Garden Bug

17 years ago

luvstoclick recently shared her "silverware dragonfly" that she purchased recently...very cool. While at the "What Cheer" flea market here in Ia. this past Fri., I purchased this critter...just a BUG, I guess! (we need more of those, right!)

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Here's a rear view...I think those old keys were wind-up keys for clocks ... or the old rollerskate keys...so, if you're a welder, you might like to tackle this project!

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This original is a little guy...here he is in my pincushion flowers:

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This vendor (I called him a GJer!) sold lots of kinds of "bugs"...bumblebees, dragonflies, etc....FYI small ones (like this) sold for $5...really lrg. ones for $20 & more. Also bottlebugs of all sizes & colors! Just wanted to share! Jeanne S.

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