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bethie

WestTennessee
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:36 pm   Post subject: Garden Chair


Last fall my hubby brought me home this chair.

I could hardly sleep that night thinking about it. I had this leafman face I saw on the web and had to have it.

My husband laughs at the seat. He says you can tell I was watching the World Series while working on it.
He brought me this home Saturday.

I can hardly wait for the weekend to get started.




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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:45 pm   Post subject:


Haha you are amazing Bethie Wink The faces you create have such character I would definitely be giving them names! Do you actually use that chair or is it purely ornamental?

Any ideas for the new chair skeleton?


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pondlady
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:53 pm   Post subject:


Your chair is ART!!! What a talent you have.

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bethie

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:54 pm   Post subject:


No, this chair is strictly ornamental. I wouldn't want to sit on glass. Exclamation On the new one we're going to cut out some backerboard (this is a cement based board that holds up outdoors) in the shape of a butterfly and then mosaic it. I won't know what shape the seat will take until I get the back done. Cool I think sometimes my husband is afraid to sit still too long or he might end up glassed! Cool


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Gizmo
Port Saint Lucie Fl.
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:05 pm   Post subject:


Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like that you take before after pics.
Quote Bethie (I think sometimes my husband is afraid to sit still too long or he might end up glassed!)
LOL Laughing LOL


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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:40 pm   Post subject:


Just gorgeous Bethie.
I have never wanted to try mosaic but yours is pushing a button in the "crafty center" of my brain. This could hurt....just what I need is another idea.

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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:07 pm   Post subject:


Oh Bethie you could go into business and sell chairs like that for a small fortune I'm sure. Absolutely beautiful - what a creative genious you are. Mr. Green


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cajunbelle

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:46 am   Post subject:


Amazing talent.I love the leaf face and can't wait to see the new one. I want to try mosaics so bad, I just have to find time. I have a bowling ball, I am going to probably use plates. What should I use to attach the pieces to the BB before I grout it? Or can I just come spent the winter with you and you can teach me everything you know. LOL


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reggaefan

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:47 am   Post subject:


We are not worthy, we are not worthy.


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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:04 pm   Post subject:


bethie wrote:
On the new one we're going to cut out some backerboard (this is a cement based board that holds up outdoors) in the shape of a butterfly and then mosaic it. I won't know what shape the seat will take until I get the back done. Cool


Maybe make the seat some flower that attracts butterflies and it will (maybe) look like the buterfly is about to land on it to go about its business.

cajunbelle wrote:
I have a bowling ball, I am going to probably use plates. What should I use to attach the pieces to the BB before I grout it? Or can I just come spent the winter with you and you can teach me everything you know. LOL


Sharon, PianoLady wrote a great bowling ball tutorial a while back http://www.gardenstew.com/blog/e448-57-bowling-ball-yard-ornament.html


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bethie

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:58 pm   Post subject:


cajunbelle wrote:
What should I use to attach the pieces to the BB before I grout it? Or can I just come spent the winter with you and you can teach me everything you know. LOL

Always use a silicone glue for everything outdoors. I wouldn't mind the company but I am known in some circles as a Demanding Perfectionist-go figure! Rolling Eyes


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glendann

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:58 pm   Post subject:


Bethie that chair is to die for .It is the prettiest chair I've seen in a long time.I am like Frank on the other one that would br so pretty.

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stratsmom

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:34 pm   Post subject:


I LOVE IT!!
How lucky you are to have your husband bring you garden surprises! I love stuff like that. You can keep the wine and roses, bring me something old and rusty for my flower bed!!
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:53 pm   Post subject:


stratsmom wrote:
You can keep the wine and roses, bring me something old and rusty for my flower bed!!
Deanna
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My thoughts exactly!!
Guess I will have to keep an eye out for a chair I can use like that.

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Marlene

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:36 pm   Post subject:


Your work is beautiful. You certainly could go into business.

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