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  1. donm

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    My old birdbath was starting to fall apart.

    I went to a Thrift Store and bought six terra cotta pots ($3.00), a big serving bowl ($2.00), and a metal lid to a big pot ($.50). I sprayed the pots and metal lid with dark red paint. I glued everything together with E6000 glue from Walmart. I put a river rock in the center.

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    Good for you donm! Very creative!
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    I agree with Cayuga, very creative and pleasing to the eye. I'm sure it will be a hit with your feathered friends donm!
     
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    I like it - I really like it. :D For only $5.50 you've created an unique and lovely addition to your garden. I'm sure the birds are going to be flocking to it.
     
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    That birdbath would look so good in my garden. Thanks for the idea.
     
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    The creativity of y'all is mind-boggling! Love your birdbath, and I sure hope the birds admire it as much as the Stew members do.
     
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    Donm, That's wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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    That looks fantastic. Great idea. Did you put a piece of rebar or pipe through the middle?
     
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  9. donm

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    No rebar. It made it through a wicked storm last night.

    Don
     
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    Brilliant! :D I need to check my supply of terracotta pots now.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Don... that must be some darn good glue! I'm going to make a note to myself to get some.
     
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    An A+ for creativity, the birds can enjoy some luxury.

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