budagardener
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: Tomato Cage for the holiday?? |
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Here is a picture lit at night.
Cleaning out my garage as we where doing our holiday decorating, I had this idea to use my tomato cages "off season". Afterall, why should they sit around collecting dust!
I used two pine garlands, some twist wire and one string of outdoor lights to create this little lit tree in our entrance. I made a gold bow for the top.
Some of the yard art is really pricey! This cost me nothing, I had everything in the garage to complete this project. And storage after Christmas, garland and lights back in a rubbermade tote, and the tomato cage will serve me well again in the spring!!
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glendann
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea Buda.It sure made up a very pretty little tree.
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Now that's what I call inventive and attractive to boot. Well done you!!!!  It must look sooo pretty when it's dark and it's all lit up.
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Oh how inventive! Looks great Buda 
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kuntrygal
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Buda, you are so 'artsy-fartsy' it is sickening.  Wish I had half your imagination and talent. Great job and such a clever idea! Merry Christmas...early 
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Frank
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That's a great idea Buda. And you have the added bonus of feeling all clever inside whenever you see it. Brilliant
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toni
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Buda, that is very clever and pretty, bet it looks really nice when the lights are on.
That is such a good idea, wish I had a porch where I could put one of those.
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budagardener
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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I've added a picture lit at night.
Thanks for the comments everyone. Always a good idea to recycle when we can!!
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glendann
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That is a beautful night scene.That made a pretty little tree.
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Absolutely lovely! I want to walk up to your front door, ring the bell and tell you that your entrance area looks very welcoming.
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toni
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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That is beautiful when lit up.
Just had an idea, ouch they don't happen often and sometimes when they do they give me a headache 
I have a tomato cage, a plug at the corner of our small porch where a water fountain is now but that can be stored for a while. I can make one too. Now I guess I have to take down the decoration box to see what I have on hand.
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budagardener
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Way to go Toni!
This would work well with just lights, ribbon and bows or even pinecones wire on. I am going to make a couple more myself!
Be sure to post some pictures here! We would love to see what you come up with!
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CritterPainter
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Wow, that was totally worth waiting for my dialup to load it. What a brilliant idea! Would be fun to do a garden-themed Christmas tree with a tomato cage!
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travelingbooklover
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Ooooh, I am so ripping off your idea. It is hard to find Christmas decorations here and the few I see are a)ultra gaudy and b)overpriced. I have tomato cages! I have lights! I don't have garland but I have plenty of rosemary and wire. Thank you for sharing this idea, it has made my day.
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