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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: Beaded ball on Stand |
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I found the stand several years ago, have never been able to find out what it's original purpose was and until this week I didn't have purpose for it either other than to have it sit in the yard. It had lost it's gold paint so I had to repaint it.
It's a styrofoam ball that I painted black with regular craft acrylic paint. Then glued on the half-marbles, no design just random.
I think in the birthmonth garden is a good place for it. At least until the Asters in front of it and the Daiseys behind it get too tall.
Pay no attention to the weeds around it, they will be gone soon 
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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That is a beautiful stand. I also do not know what its purpose is, but you have found a purpose for it and it looks great.
You certainly have the most interesting junque that adds that something special to you garden - weeds and all. 
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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Your ball looks perfect on that stand Toni. It just goes to show that if you keep something long enough you're bound to find a use for it. 
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Well whatever it was, it couldn't have been nicer than what you have created. I really love it!
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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I like the stand and the ball .Very pretty.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:12 am Post subject: |
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That looks great Toni, I love it!
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: |
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I like the stand also Toni, very unique looking. It is indeed hard to guess what its original use was. Hmmmmm.
Great work!
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:18 am Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone. I am hoping to be able to keep it where it is. When the white Daiseys and purple Asters are in bloom I think it will look really good between them.
I was determined to use what I had on hand so there isn't much variation in the colors...but from across the yard with the sun shining on it it has a purple/blue glow that is really cool.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:31 am Post subject: |
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The ball and stand look great.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:40 am Post subject: |
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Your artwork looks lovely Toni. I'm looking forward to seeing it with the asters and daiseys.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Quite a unique, and wonderful decoration for your garden . . . Great talent, Toni . . . Look forward to your blooms!!!! SoJ
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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I Always like seeing your garden decorations. Looks like you have picked a good spot. Can't wait to see the flowers come up around it.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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What a great idea! Styrofoam instead of a bowling ball. Certainly easier to come by. When you find something like the stand, it is a good idea to grab it even if you don't know what you will use it for; you'll eventually find a use for it, just like it was made especially for it. Great work Toni.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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Great job, well done, nice and colorful.
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