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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 22, 2009
09:48 PM Post #6725690
| This is whate I found Saturday.---------Sammut. 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 22, 2009
09:55 PM Post #6725710
| I removed the cover ---made a shelf in the middle---
Here it is now a lease of new life.
-----Sammut.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 22, 2009
10:01 PM Post #6725733
| Fits in. ---------Sammut 
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JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
June 23, 2009
07:22 AM Post #6726620
| That looks like it belongs there now. What was it made for originally? It sure makes a great plant shelf! |
Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
June 23, 2009
10:28 AM Post #6727201
| A project started on Saturday and already finished! WOW that must be a record. I get ideas, find the items needed and then can't remember what I was going to do with them (is that what causes packrat syndrome?) |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 23, 2009
06:37 PM Post #6728933
| My stand was some sort of storage thing the cover fitted and the opening was a 2 zipper s both sides .looked near new apaper was on it saying" free to a new owner. " Thate was me.
I do my projects quick so I dont forget most times I see things and know thate I will do with it and only bring home whate I can use for each project.
-------------Sammut. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 23, 2009
09:57 PM Post #6729797
| I've had packrat syndrome for many years and when I should be getting rid of things I find myself adding more to it. I too put things away for a while then don't remember what I was going to do with them. I don't know if I got that from DH or he got it from me, but we both have the same disease. 
Sammut it really does look like your new stand was made for that spot. Usually when I see something someone wants to get rid of it is in bad shape. Found an old white metal shelf that was broken so DH fixed the one metal rung and took off the bottom part and it sits in the garage. Our ideas aren't put to use right away and then we find something else we like. Continuing circle we are in. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 23, 2009
10:37 PM Post #6730048
| Hi I just dont have the space to store things this is whate happened when I down sized went from a 3 car garage to a 1 car size after fitting in aday bed -stove -frige- freezer - 2 dressers - and now craft table and my scooter the garage is full. studio is the same have to breath in to get into the garden shed woe is me the best thing is less house work to do more time to play doing fun things.
--------------Sammut.
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caitlinsgarden
McGregor, IA
(Zone 4b)
July 23, 2009
08:48 PM Post #6857207
| But how can you resist bringing home all the great things that would be just perfect for something or other someday? Especially if they are just going to be THROWN AWAY? You must have constant access to lots of neat junk so you don't feel the packrats' need to save for a rainy day? |
seedpicker_TX
(Taylor) Plano, TX
(Zone 8a)
July 23, 2009
09:55 PM Post #6857510
| I think your thing was a portable "closet" type thing, to hang clothes in and keep them dust free, ...???????????
Great find, and great transformation! |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 23, 2009
11:18 PM Post #6857848
| My son drives me to the shop on saturdays we only go in 3 streets so my finds are close to home
so not often I find things .
Have keep my self busy playing with mosiacs on my pots waiting to find some thing to transform.
---------Elaine. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 24, 2009
01:03 AM Post #6858113
| Post some more of your mosaic pots, Sammut, I think you did a great job on them. There is a carpet store right by the thrift store I go to on Mondays and they have some small tiles and I always wanted to go and ask them if they ever threw any out, but DH said not too. They have thrown out carpet samples so why not the tiles. I want to be there if there do. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
July 24, 2009
02:29 AM Post #6858274
| samigal, don't listen to hubby just ask them, it does not hurt, if they say no you have lost nothing and if they say yes you may have found yourself a new supplier of great stuff lol. I get a lot of tiles from these places for my sister she loves mosaics, only if they are broken, but I am only going to break them further anyway so I am more than happy with that lol. I am going to have to give mosaics a go one day my self, Sammut has inspired me to do lots of stuff. When I retire sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 24, 2009
03:45 AM Post #6858322
| Here is the 2 I finished to day in the stand.
Pegi, ask about any broken or chiped tiles -- this is naughty but you could say they are for a
schoolholiday project. but you must only use them in school break .
Shell ,your half way there your sister doing them --I saw Helens pot so started to have a go I think I worked how to go about it.Iam improving and not making so much mess .
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JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
July 24, 2009
05:51 AM Post #6858387
| They look so good. I want to try doing this someday.. |
caitlinsgarden
McGregor, IA
(Zone 4b)
July 24, 2009
07:42 AM Post #6858520
| Thanks for the idea about the broken tiles! I will ask at the carpet store
if they could save them for me. |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
July 24, 2009
01:05 PM Post #6859772
| How about Lowes & other places that have tiles? I'm sure that they all have breakage and would be willing to give them away. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 24, 2009
05:21 PM Post #6860688
| I found it is a easy thing to do I used sheets of small tiles to start glued on one day dryed over night and grouted the next day then prayed a sealer on the the next being self taught I am doing them slow .
Here is the wall hanging I made with broken tiles. This is on wood .
Only been playing wih mosias 2 weeks this was the second thing I tryed.
Elaine.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 24, 2009
05:38 PM Post #6860763
| Sorry I am dumb thate was before I hung the tiles.
Hope this is the the one 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 24, 2009
05:47 PM Post #6860786
| here it is before grouting.
----------------------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 24, 2009
09:24 PM Post #6861676
| Elaine, that is a beautiful piece. I love the rose tiles. I found some large tiles at the thrift store throughout the year and they are intended to be used in a mosaic. Have a large trivet that I bought to set some plants on, well the pressed wood section they were glued on is falling apart so I'll just take off all the tiles, clean them up and put them aside for a project. I already have some grout so I'm all ready except for time. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 25, 2009
12:54 AM Post #6862324
| Hi Pegi,
Iam just home from shoping I saw this plate for one dollar at the dollar stall so this could be good to use so I
buy it you would not beleive how the girl packed it cardboard top and bottom then tissue I did not have the heart to tell her I was going to smash it after the love and care she had taken Iam sure if there was ribbon on hand she would have tied a bow.after this I dont think I could ever smash it .
--------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 25, 2009
01:08 AM Post #6862375
| That is a very pretty plate, Elaine. If only some of the clerks knew what we were going to do with the things we buy. I was shocked when I saw one of the girls in the thrift store taking some dishes off the shelves and throwing them in a trash can. I wanted to stop her and take them home. She said they weren't any good, how little she knows what nice things could be made. Well, not every one wants to be bothered. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 25, 2009
04:03 AM Post #6862561
| You sould have offered to help her- take the trash can out . |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 25, 2009
12:33 PM Post #6863519
| This thrift store is run by all Mexican people and most don't speak English. That is so frustrating at times. The cashiers of course have to speak English, but then they don't have anything to do with the merchandise except ring up the sales. Sometimes when we go around in back they are throwing out things and if I see something that interests me I ask them for it. Need to be at the right place at the right time. DH visits with a man he meet there months ago while his wife and I shop and see what we can find. She isn't into gardening or turning trash into treasure, but likes some of the things I do. That gives you a boost for the day.
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Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
July 26, 2009
08:00 PM Post #6868837
| Elaine, your wallhanging is beautiful, such a great way to recycle, but I do believe it would hurt to smash that plate. The problem with looking at this forum is you find so so many ideas and have so little time to do them. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 26, 2009
09:33 PM Post #6869167
| Hi ,
Thanks for all the imput on my new hobby , I wish there was a extra day in the week when the body does not need to be feed or any work to do just a play day where we do all things to make us feel happy .there I go again dreaming now back house cleaning windows to be finished and drapes to rehang.
-------------------Elaine. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 26, 2009
09:50 PM Post #6869219
| Ah, Elaine, we all wish for that special day. My mom always wished there was an extra day in the week. There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't do some craft project.
You could always come my way and wash windows. They just get dirty again. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 26, 2009
11:35 PM Post #6869573
| Hi Pegi ,
12 monster windows all finished I live on a main road they only look good for a week .
My spring cleaning has started early even had time to shampoo the office carpet only 2 more rooms to shampoo i told myself if I can do most of it to day tomorrow I can play most of the day down in the studio thate is my treat.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 27, 2009
09:30 PM Post #6873409
| I just don't have any of that energy and my carpets need cleaning SOOOO bad.
After my trip to the thrift store this AM, nothing much to talk about there, I told DH to take my bag to car and I was going into the carpet store. Well, I asked about tiles, and what a job I had trying to explain what I wanted. Didn't help I was talking to a Chinese man who didn't speak or understand English very well. I asked about tiles, oh no he said I didn't want broken tiles. How does he know what I want. I showed him the samples of small tiles he had and asked if he ever got rid of them. Ah, got through to him, said to save them for me, that I was here every Monday morning. Did I get through to him, I can't really say. As I was leaving his store I said, "Now, don't forget". We will see what happens. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 27, 2009
11:16 PM Post #6873902
| Hi Pegi,
sorry I'm still laughing poor man wonder whate he will have for next week ?
He might think you want HIM to break them up for you next monday could be a fun day.
My good dog trys to help me --- last night the carpet was still damp and he dug up a dirty old bone
and rubed it on the carpet and started to chew on it in 2 minutes he had such a mess had reshampoo the whole room he never brings bones inside I know it was his way of reclaiming the house . have to go eat now thate was the reason I am inside started 3 pots this morning .
-----------Elaine. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 28, 2009
03:01 PM Post #6876344
| Almost afraid to go into his store and ask about the tiles next week. Glad I made you laugh, it was really a funny situation. When I first walked into his store he was on the phone and of course speaking his own language. Wonder how he communicates with others. Maybe they all are Chinese! Don't know if I'm looking forward to going into his shop or not. I may have to end up drawing pictures. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 28, 2009
05:12 PM Post #6876810
| I just wonder if he was playing dumb , it might have been the high light of his day I would ask staff
in the thrift shop if they know him it could be whate we call < taking the micky out of you >.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 28, 2009
08:08 PM Post #6877485
| I honestly think I had this man very confused. I'm very good at doing things like that. Just wish there had been another person in the store. I'm sure he thought I wanted him to give him all his samples, I would have taken them too. Just didn't want him throwing tiles in the trash on days I don't go there.
Next week will be busy, DH has 3 doctor appointments, but I'll still get to my thrift store. I hope it cools down some so I feel like getting back to my garden patio. |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 03, 2009
12:25 AM Post #6900353
| Hi Elaine,i just love your photos and the way you make lots of different stuff. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 03, 2009
01:54 AM Post #6900580
| Painting the background for my garden sign with the same color I'm painting the raised bed. Called "Garden spot" and is the prettiest green.
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 03, 2009
02:18 AM Post #6900600
| Samigal, how did you go with the chinese man, did you end up going back and scoring any free stuff |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 03, 2009
04:12 AM Post #6900663
| Hi to all
Pegi . Well did you go see the man about the tiles ? We are all interested .I am so proud of you
still working on the Garden spot not leaving it and starting a new project .
Cody wellcome now you know where I have been .
Shell Saw miss Molly she is growing fast and she sure loves her mum.
I have been taking it easy to day but finished a circle hanger I have been working on its a bit of
center but my first try at doing a patten and colouring grout .
I even cut the wood circle from a old piece wood I have been useing when I spray paint .
----------------Elaine.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 03, 2009
04:52 AM Post #6900682
| Pegi ,
Dumb me I forgot I am a day ahead of you to morrow is your Monday .
seeing I am back here is my relic I made .-----------Elaine
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 03, 2009
10:53 AM Post #6901517
| Elaine, I like your art work. Must take lot's of time to glue so many little pieces. Love your designs too. |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 03, 2009
01:00 PM Post #6902022
| Hi Elanie,thanks,that project is very pretty.It is so neat how you can make things into art.You have skills to make anything you wanted too and it is always interesting to see what you make next.
Cody |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 03, 2009
01:42 PM Post #6902191
| Elaine, you are becoming a pro at this mosaic art. Yes, today is the day I go to the thrift store and see my Chinese tile man. He should throw out all samples and start over, I will be there to catch all of them. I've seen some mosaics people have done, in the thrift store, and some of them I would have thrown out and started over. Maybe a different man will be in the shop that I can understand better. I just don't want him to throw away anything I can use on days I'm not there. Or, if I was a little closer to the store I would stop in every day. Will let you know!! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 03, 2009
06:23 PM Post #6903310
| No tiles today. I just hope he decides he has to get rid of some of the sample sets. He has some very nice tiles too. Try again next week.
Didn't find anything interesting at the thrift store either. Just must not be my day. I read a lot so I usually find a book or two. Guess I better concentrate on my garden sign and get that up.
I see one of my neighbors have a yard sale sign up for this weekend. No one does crafts there, but might be something good. This is same neighbor who gave me her swing set. I see a great stand in her back yard and hope she puts that out to sell.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 03, 2009
07:55 PM Post #6903647
| Hi ,
We all have no find days might be good luck another way you can use the money at next doors
sale . Its hard living in a craft free zone thates whate I call the area I live they like to see things I do but wont get their hands dirty trying things .not thate I do a lot of things thate make the hands dirty it is more a saying .
I have found mosaics a good way to loss weight when I start the time flys and no time to stop
for morning tea and light late lunch so no after noon tea .
The pots takes about 3hrs to do but I do 2or 3 at the same time and beeing self taught I am slow
the beauty is I can leave every thing I am working on there and shut the door and return later
there is no phone down in the studio and can not hear the door bell .
--------------------------Elaine.
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trickiwoo
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
August 03, 2009
09:53 PM Post #6904151
| They are just beautiful, Elaine. Thanks for sharing.
Judy |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 04, 2009
01:00 AM Post #6904918
| Elaine I love your new work, you do inspire me, but then good people usually inspire me one way or the other lol.
Yep my little miss Molly is growing and she does love me it is kind of nice, it makes me all fuzzy inside lol.
have a wonderful day all and pegi, I do hope you get something out of the chinese man.
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 04, 2009
01:02 AM Post #6904926
| Elaine I may have spoilt her a little too much lol, nah not at all. 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 04, 2009
02:59 AM Post #6905094
| Afternoon all,
Shell You can never spoil pets to much here I am with a big boy asleep in my lap holding one arm under him just one look in to their eyes and we melt and they know it.
To day I had a new bright idea walking into the yard you walk in the green hanging carport it still needed some thing to tie it to the yard so I have hung 2 paintings thate ties in with the murals down the fence" Walla "now it is complete .. How is the bridge building going.
Pegi how is you Sami-- spoilt--
here is Don and garden girl and baskets.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 04, 2009
03:04 AM Post #6905104
| Painting 1 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 04, 2009
03:11 AM Post #6905110
| Painting 2
Thanks Judy I have a lot of fun doing things .----------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 04, 2009
11:13 AM Post #6905932
| It is so much fun to click on this thread and see what new project you have done, Elaine. Great colorful paintings for your yard. You really do come up with great ideas.
My Sami is really spoiled. Love your Molly Shelly, I have a Molly too, but she is a 7 yr. old spoiled doggie. How can you not spoil them! |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 05, 2009
01:03 AM Post #6909120
| Hi Elaine,that is pretty.Hope you are having a blast.
Cody |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 07, 2009
11:28 PM Post #6921242
| Hi Pegi.
I have made a new circle between moving things in work area and hung it it is a butterfly.-Elaine-
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 07, 2009
11:47 PM Post #6921315
| You do get so many things accomplished. I like your new circle. I did save some white tiles when we redid the kitchen counter, but haven't decided what to do with them. Need to add some color with them. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 08, 2009
12:14 AM Post #6921400
| I have found a bag of beads dont know whate they were for -- going to use them in my next one.
Elaine.
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TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 08, 2009
12:42 AM Post #6921468
| Hi Elaine,nice photo.
Cody |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 08, 2009
02:55 PM Post #6923152
| Love it, Elaine. Is that a plumeria I see in that big pot? I love them. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 11, 2009
02:56 AM Post #6933503
| Hi all, Elaine love the work as always. especially the butterfly.
have a great day
shell
still no news on the tile appropriations Samigal ????? |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 11, 2009
12:32 PM Post #6934682
| Hi Shelly, no appropriations on the tile yet. I haven't checked around anywhere else so maybe by next week I may be lucky. My problem is I try to do too many things at once and then nothing gets done. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 12, 2009
02:19 AM Post #6937427
| sammut~ Are you able to use your yard all year long? All I keep thinking about if OMG if I had as many plants as she has where in the world would I put them when I have to bring them for winter then I thought that maybe you dont have to bring them at all.. Maybe you can enjoy your yard all year long??? If not then oh my who helps tote all the plants inside and where do you keep them? |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 12, 2009
02:24 AM Post #6937435
| Janice,Elaine,is having her winter now. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 12, 2009
02:31 AM Post #6937440
| Hi all, buggar Samigal maybe next week I do hope you have some success, I unfortunately work full time so starting to many things at once is not a problem I have lol, finding time to start them is my woes in life lol.
Dirt road, (by the way I love your alias name lol) we are pretty lucky in most places in Aus, can use our yards all year round I live in north Queensland (tropics) and have no winter to speak of so we can BBQ 52 weeks a year and grow nearly what ever we want, Elaine lives in colder country than me a lot farther south, I used to live down that way and I only had problems with a couple of frost intolerant plants.Do you have many hassles Elaine???
Elaine I can't wait to see your bead creation.
have a wonderful morning/evening all
Shell |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 12, 2009
04:44 AM Post #6937519
| Hi Every one ,
I dont have to move any thing inside for winter I use my yard every day about 3 times a week I have a cook out in the mornings just love to sit and watch the fire on a cold morning most mornings is about 10C thate is about 45 F. in my yard and about 18 C thates about 67 F. now we are close to spring so moving near 20C in the day .
The last few days I have been painting the inside of my studio and moving things around I have alot stored in there so not a lot of space , still a little stiff and sore . I have managed to start a few bits this afternoon only used 6 beads to test the glue they are not finished and have to be grouted .
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 12, 2009
05:01 AM Post #6937530
| I painted the walls white and the cupboards a bright green .
The walls had never been painted they were a dirty brown and the cupboards were old and worn
Even made curtains they are made from a nylon shower curtain I had .cut to fit the windows
Now it is a nice bright area .----------Elaine.
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TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 12, 2009
12:09 PM Post #6938553
| Hi Elaine,very nice photos love the way you do your pots.That will be beautiful when you get through with the beads.Can't wait to see it when it's done.
Have a bless day. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 12, 2009
04:30 PM Post #6939388
| Finally got a chance to get on my compter and sure enough Elaine is busy again with her projects. Did a great job on your studio too. Wainting to see your bead project.
Your climate must be pretty much like ours. We don't get any rain during the summer, so I enjoy it when it rains during the winter months.. I tried to grow tomatoes during our winter and wouldn't you know we got a really cold spell and froze my plants. Lost a few of my plumeria plants then too, so I have learned to either bring them in or put a shelter around them. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 12, 2009
08:22 PM Post #6940189
| I just painted the studio door.--------Elaine 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 13, 2009
12:43 AM Post #6941080
| Finished the the beads and 3 pots . nothing more to do till next week .----------Elaine. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 13, 2009
12:44 AM Post #6941083
| That is really pretty. You've done another fine job. Did you put a sealent on it after you painted it? I'm ready to put my letters on my garden sign and now can't remember where I put my bottle of modge podge. Will continue looking for it but if I can't find it I'll have to get some elmer's glue and water it down a little. I wasn't happy with my paint job so I sanded the board down a little and gave it another coat of paint. As long as our weather doesn't get too hot I can get out and work in the back yard. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 13, 2009
12:47 AM Post #6941091
| Elaine, don't you ever take a rest? Making so many pretty things. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 13, 2009
12:53 AM Post #6941106
| The paint is still wet thates why I am inside at my age its best not to rest to much its a matter of use it or lose it as it is the brain is slowly going to sleep thate is why I have trouble spelling . |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 13, 2009
02:10 AM Post #6941234
| Elaine lovely work as always, and 70 is not old, you still have at least 30 good years left in you lol. I am afraid everything after 100 is down hill lol. You are lucky I don't live down that way or I would have to come over and give you a thourough talking to he he he he!!!
I would love to be fit enough to do half the things you do when i get to your age, I am 47 and don't even make your grade lol.
Now that I have chastised one of the nicest people, persons ahh who knows, on the planet, I would like to wish you all a lovely day/evening.
shell
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TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 13, 2009
02:42 AM Post #6941275
| Hi Elaine,i love your work.I'm just amazed to what you will be doing next.You are a great roll model.You never stop and always keep doing something and one of those that never seems to give up.That is why you are very sweet. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 13, 2009
04:07 AM Post #6941349
| Thanks Shell and Cody after 3 busy days I"m just tired sore and sorry I did not get my boys to paint for me. the bright part to-morrow is our friday then 2 relaxed days. A GOOD RESTFUL SLEEP WILL FIX ME .
Here is the last minute of the sunsett taken from my front door .
-----------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 13, 2009
12:53 PM Post #6942606
| Beautiful sunset! Sun is out and hope it doesn't get too hot. I do manage to get a few things accomplished while it is still cool.
When we remodeled the half wall between living room and dining area I kept the old newel for use in the yard and one of the new newels we cut in half so it looks like half of it is in the wall. The other half I am going to paint and put on the post of my garden patio under the sign I am going to put up. DH is working along with me on this much to my surprise. When I ask him what he thinks he usually says, "It's your garden", like he doesn't want to get involved. |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 13, 2009
05:32 PM Post #6943407
| Hi Elaine,you are very welcome.That is so beautiful.I hope you are not still sore from your painting.So what is your next project any ideal yet? |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 13, 2009
06:46 PM Post #6943629
| Hi
Gee Pegi you get the gold starr of the week after all these years D H is starting to understand you
fingers crossed his old junk might might slowly go away and all your good ideas might take over in its place go girl .
Hi Cody I had a good sleep feel ready back to normal dont know whate I will do next have to hang the hamock to day and see were i go from there.
Hi Shell Only hours to go and you will be out playing in the out doors
I just got a preasant from my son this morning a elephant dont you think it"s grand it will live inside .
---------------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 13, 2009
07:10 PM Post #6943689
| That elephant is a beauty, Elaine. I would keep it inside too. Your son picks up some nice presents for you.
I put my garden letters on my sign, and I did get it a little crooked, but it will have to do Want to add some flowers or something on it yet. I painted the half newel, needs another coat, but doesn't look good solid green so have to do something about that too. DH is out mowing the front lawn so don't want to bother him, men can get so grumpy and he is bad at that if I disturb him in the middle of a job.
Now, I understand you have to keep moving or freeze at our ages. Got to do a lot more moving then and less time computing.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
12:24 AM Post #6944619
| Hi pegi .
My son is so much like me he always knows whate I will like as he says it had mums name on it .
Good to hear you have the lettering on your sign being crooked means it is original one of a kind
sorry have to go have a call. |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 14, 2009
12:59 AM Post #6944681
| Hi Elaine,that elephant,is pretty.That is good that you family spoil you rotten.Glad you are feeling alot better. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 14, 2009
02:00 AM Post #6944755
| Good afternoon all, Elaine love the elephant, I have a friend who collects elephants and she would almost kill for that one, I would not let him outside either, he is much to stealable. Do not do so much next time we do not want our favourite syndey ite hurt. glad you are feeling better.
Cody I am glad I am not the only one who tells Elaine how it is lol.
Pegi please post a pic as soon as you have finished your sign, would love to see it.
and sorry what is a newel I have no idea ???????????
Yeah I know I am an aussie and a bit thick sometimes lol.
have a wonderful afternoon all
play safe
shell
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
04:23 AM Post #6944817
| Hi Pegi ,
back to whate I was saying my rest time is on the computer when I need to come in the house for food or drink I all ways have a half hour rest time thates when I check things and when my day is finished pop on again so really I am on the PC alot every day.
still have not hung the hamock must get it done to morrow .
Hi cody ,
just got my other presant 2 candle lamps
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
04:32 AM Post #6944819
| O_ME_O_MY hit the send button when I aimed for browse will be nice when I buy candles the ones I have are small tea lights or large ones -----------Elaine 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
04:52 AM Post #6944829
| Hi Shell,
Here is the other lamp with a nother wood cut out of elephant see whate happens when I work a few days I get a reward thates why I am always doing projects LOL.
I think newels are like the cut outs you see in old Queenlander houses above the doors in dinning and lounge rooms some have spindells if you think about it you will know whate I mean .it will be fun waiting to see if I am right .
--------------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 14, 2009
02:19 PM Post #6946355
| Hi girls, love that new reward Elaine. I'd do more work if I could get rewards like that. I love candles too, I have a lot of tea lights that I pick up at the thrift store. I've found some prety cute ones.
A newel is usually the round post at the bottom of some staircases. Let me see if I can find the picture of my half wall with a newel at one end and a half newel at the other end. I was still in the process of finishing this up. When I ever get around to painting the walls this will be painted same color. I had hired a handyman that does some nice work to help me out with this.
Will post picture of garden sign when I am finished.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
03:57 PM Post #6946572
| Hi Pegi ,
I was on the right track I call the wood posts spindels , in the old houses ceilings where about 10 to 12 ft high and some times a feature wall and about 2 or 3 ft on top open and the wood posts or slats with cut out pattens along some had no wall the wood posts or slats only at the top .like a frame. It was a early style built about 1890's the houses were mainly built of wood and painted white the houses were built high on pillars about 6ft of the ground Queensland is a hot state so there was air flowing under the house to help keep the house cool. Bet your confused now
. I have a paintingof a old house I will try to copy and post .-----------Elaine. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
04:09 PM Post #6946601
| This is a old queenslander house -----------Elaine 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 14, 2009
04:56 PM Post #6946747
| Elaine, I love following all your creative ideas. Keepum coming! |
TheAngelGirl
Coushatta, LA
August 14, 2009
05:15 PM Post #6946840
| Hi Elaine,they are pretty.Enjoy,enjoy,enjoy beening spoiled. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 14, 2009
07:17 PM Post #6947201
| I've never seen a house built like that, Elaine. It could remind me of huts that were built by native Hawaiians. Neat way of air conditioning the house, but so many stairs to climb. This half wall had wooden vertical slats which I didn't like because it may the rooms look so dark. There was one newel/spindle on the end which I have out in back looking for the right place in the yard. This was an addition put in this house by a previous owner and not down very well so DH anchored the top to the ceiling to make it more sturdy.
Still working on my garden sign, just wish I could picture it done in my mind. It is supposed to be nice and cool tomorrow so that means I better get out and work. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
08:06 PM Post #6947319
| Hi to every one only home for half hour then out again just had to show new baby elephant .
------------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 14, 2009
10:24 PM Post #6947930
| Very nice baby elephant, he/she looks like it is old. So many neat things coming your way. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 15, 2009
02:08 AM Post #6948459
| OH sammut, I'm very glad to read that you don't have to take things inside during winter.. If this is your winter then oh my how hot is your summers? Because your plants look so wonderful and the grass so green.. If your winters and springs are so nice. Are the summers the same or do you have to worry about high temps?
P.S. Love the new Elephants |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 15, 2009
06:03 AM Post #6948625
| hi Janice ,
Our summer is very hot the worst can be Dec Jan. but mostly we only have afew weeks where it is over 40 C thate is about 105 F. when the temp. goes over 40C it is bush fire danger .
Things look so green because I dont grow flowers mostly only grow green plants things thate are easy to look after and I live on a small block so its easy to care for . But often in summer I have to but up shade cloth to protect against the sun burning every thing.
There is a new baby elephant here in our zoo so my interest had grown from watching the footage
of its day to day life thate was the reason my son bought mine.
This morning when we were shopping he saw the smaller one so thate is why I call it baby elephant .
------------Elaine.
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 19, 2009
02:01 AM Post #6963589
| Good afternoon for educating me as I had no idea what a newel was, now I actually understand what you were talking about lol.
Elaine love the new elephant, they are supposed to be good luck for you. I love the candle holders I have lots of them, I now buy the oil based candles because the smell lasts from the first light to when they are finished, they smell so pretty lol. The wood cut outs are just lovely, I am sure you will find a nice home for them.
I used to live in an old queenslander in brisbane, very very cold in winter, I only lasted 2 years and had to move, yep I know I am a whoose lol.
better go and do some work, or the boss might go mad at me.
Have a wonderful evening all
Shell
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 19, 2009
02:05 AM Post #6963593
| My pictures are not great, as we are not allowed more than 100 mts within a whale in australia, and I only have a little tiny boat, but the day was perfect and could go out a bit farther on Saturday, so the photos are not too bad considering I had a moving boat and a moving whale lol. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 19, 2009
09:41 PM Post #6966782
| Thanks for posting pictures of whales, I've never had the chance to see this sight. In fact, I'm not too thrilled about going out on the water. LOL
Good news, stress test and EKG on hubby today shows he has a strong heart. Doctor didn't want to have to do a procedure for cleaning out blocked arteries because he only has one kidney, but it nothting that has to be done. Shortness of breath happens when heart beat goes faster so increasing a medication the primary doctor had proscribed. Doesn't have to go back for a couple months.
Getting ready to take a picture of my garden sign, not finished just yet, but almost. I'll post it next time I get on DG. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 19, 2009
10:06 PM Post #6966871
| Great news about hubby Pegi, I am glad it had worked out so well, he will be fit as a fiddle in no time.
It was my first time ever seeing a whale, I was so excited I nearlly fell overboard lol.
Can't wait to see your garden sign.
have a great day
Shell |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 20, 2009
05:26 AM Post #6967579
| Hi Pegi ,
Good news about DH. health.
I have had a busy week Daughter in law left today for a week holiday before she went we went shoping most days and doing my mosaic Done 2 to day .
Your still working on the garden sign good I know how hard it is doing things in the heat thates one reason I am pushing to do all the circles before Summer gets here. -----------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 20, 2009
07:33 PM Post #6970072
| I love your mosaic circles, looks like a professional job.
Well, I took a picture of my garden sign, not finished yet. I found some stick on flowers some magazine sent me at one time and I tried to add stems and leaves. Butterflies are also stickers I bought. Don't know if I should add something else before putting my last coat of sealant over it. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 20, 2009
07:34 PM Post #6970079
| Another one, couldn't decide which showed it better. LOL 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 20, 2009
09:36 PM Post #6970474
| Hi Pegi,
Looks great the butterflys was a good idea did you say you could not paint the steams and leaves are good better than my leaves its a great feeling to stand back and say I done thate bet DH is happy and proud of your signe.
I am not doing any mosiac to day hung yesterdays ones --one next to front door other in shade corner in yard .-----------Elaine
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 20, 2009
09:43 PM Post #6970498
| This is mosiac in shade corner 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 21, 2009
01:07 AM Post #6971188
| Stem and leaves don't look bad from a distance, guess I'll just finiish up the way it is. DH wouldn't give me a good compliment unless I twisted his arm. Now I am anxious to get it put up. Maybe I'll get a little more confidence in myself. No one has to look at it if they don't like it, right.
I like where you hung your mosiacs, really did a great job.
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 21, 2009
03:51 AM Post #6971377
| Hi Pegi Be like me I say Iam the one looking at it every day it really only has to please me I hate it when some one says the yards full dont you think its time to stop they are ones with bare yards
and never try any thing new there I go again on my soap box .
Have you found where it is going to go .
No need to twist my arm you done a good job.
When its up whate is the next project ----------Elaine.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 21, 2009
12:25 PM Post #6972474
| I haven't decided just what I will do next, but it will be connected with the garden.
DH has dug a trench to lay pvc pipe so I will have water out there. Well, he hasn't felt much like going out there and working so here I have this long trench in my yard that he put plywood over in some areas so dogs don't fall in. LOL The sign is going up on top of the main post of garden and I have this half newel I painted green that will add to post. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 24, 2009
07:43 PM Post #6984533
| Pegi I love your sign it is very pretty, I love the colour and the butterflies, you did a great job and buggar what any one else says lol.
Elaine love the mosiacs, they look great where you have hung them.
have a great day
shell |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 24, 2009
09:14 PM Post #6984844
| Thalks Shell, I still haven't found the mod-podge so I could finish the sign up, but then remembered seeing a smaller bottle out in the cupboards in the garage. It hadn't been used for years and didn't think it was any good, but I was wrong. Now I can finish it up so it can be put up by the garden.
Didn't go in to see the Chinese man today, but found some small tiles in a package at the thrift store and will add that to some larger tiles I have until I get enough gathered up. Also saw this large heavy board by the dumpster that must have been used for setting things on that I can use to help block off an area I don't want my dogs to go in to. It is such a heavy piece and we had to anchor it to top of car. Don't know if it will hold up during the rainy season, but time will tell. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 24, 2009
11:09 PM Post #6985251
| Hope the board works for the garden. What is mod-podge, never heard of it lol.
I hope the chinese man gets his act together and comes through for you it will be nice if you can score some freebees.
please post a pic when you get your sign up I would love to see it.
shell |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 25, 2009
01:10 AM Post #6985525
| Shell, mod-podge is a medium for doing decopague, a lot of people use white glue thinned out with water for this purpose. Putting several coats, it is white and when dries it is clear, over to help protect it. Since it is going to be out in the weather I will put a couple coats on it then spray it with a clear sealent. When the sign is up I will post a picture. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 25, 2009
01:26 AM Post #6985542
| Nice!!!!!!!
Thankyou
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 25, 2009
01:27 AM Post #6985544
| Hi to all I have a infected thumb so nothing new done also we have had very strong winds the last 24 hours and more expected over night I have had wind damage in the yard so busy overseeing the clean up back when I can .------------Elaine. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 25, 2009
01:39 AM Post #6985556
| I hope you didn't have too much damage, Elaine, you have so many lovely things in your yard.
We are having some hot weather yet, so I don't get out in the yard too much. I can do more once DH gets his "plumbing" done in the yard and trenches filled back up. I'm looking forward to cooler weather, but the month of Sept. can be really hot. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 25, 2009
08:48 AM Post #6985996
| Oh I sure hope you don't have to much damage.. Take care of that thumb because it might just be your green thumb.. :-) |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 26, 2009
05:48 AM Post #6989398
| Hi ,
The yard is back to normal again looked worse than it was I think I had limbs from every tree in the
area in my yard I now have a nice length of shade cloth no idea where it come from it seems the wind picked things up and droped them in my yard .
I worried about my thumb but the swelling has started to go down the doctor gave me injection thate has helped .
My boys put the roof back up in shade corner and fixed the pots thate had blown around .
Here is my smart idea I now have a preety studio work bench when its not in use I used a little funnel as a vase the cups I use when I am working down there now thinking of other things to decorate the bench tell me any thing any one thinks I can use.
-------------Elaine. 
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 26, 2009
02:27 PM Post #6991008
| Oh wow an injection right in your thumb? I bet that hurt... But thinking I wish there was such a thing as a green thumb injection.. lol.. I would be first in line for one of those.. That is if it would help me grow beautiful plants and flowers.. For that matter they could inject both thumbs.. lol..
I think this thread SuBject line should be changed from
"My Newest Find" to Elaine's Treasures .. Since there is so many ideas in this one thread.. :-) |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 26, 2009
06:20 PM Post #6991810
| If there would ever be an injection for green thumb I'll be standing right behind you, Dirt_Road.
So darn hot today, so not going outside unless I have to. My Temp gauge right outside my kitchen window (right in the sun of course) says over 100. Not a good day to be cleaning up all the dead pine needles in the yard.
Elaine, you come up with some great decorations on your own. I have this craft table I bought years ago and it is still in the box because I can't find a place to put it. Was going to put it in my office along with computer, etc. but I'm overcrowded the way it is. Oh, for an enclosed patio. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 26, 2009
10:48 PM Post #6992800
| Hi Pegi ,
You think you have a over crowded office how about mine took pic in mirror it shows 2 corners .
Elaine
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 26, 2009
10:59 PM Post #6992834
| Some spare wall space would be nice 
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 26, 2009
11:16 PM Post #6992901
| Good afternoon all, Elaine you are right you are slightly overcrowded lol.
You are getting so good with mosaics, I think you should do that to your bench top, it would look great and you would not need very much to decorate it then, it would be a feature on its own.
Very pleased to hear everything is back to normal after the winds.
have to go lots of work to do today, its end of month yuk!!!! I hate this working for a living it sux, only 13 years to retirement, but I'm not counting lol.
have a great rest of your day all
Shell
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 27, 2009
12:02 AM Post #6992993
| Shell, I just love your kitty.
Elaine maybe Shell's idea of putting mosiacs on your bench would work out good. A lot of the gals have done mosiacs on table tops.
My office is not only overcrowded but full of junk. I have to go through a lot of things and get them put together so I can find them. My SIL had a wall full of pictures of her family and my mom's family. Really some great old ones. But she took them all down when her kids painted and she decided not to put them up again. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 27, 2009
01:02 AM Post #6993101
| Have to leave the work bench top how it is for when I go back to wood work or it will be a smashing time even the weight of some of my fancy saws and tools would damage tiles .
Whate you can see in the office is only a little out of sight behind the glass wall is the main records and copys and every thing is double on disc and paper even if there is no power or dead batteries I can still pull up any thing needed .
Miss Molly has sure grown How many weeks and work days to go ? nooo years sounds shorter.
now you got me thinking how long before I can pass the reins on cant see it happening in the near future.
------------Elaine. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 27, 2009
01:27 AM Post #6993133
| That is a shame about the bench top it would look so good.
My little Molly is 9 weeks now she is growing so fast. I think she is very gratefull I found her when she was 2 weeks old before starvation made her go to sleep for ever :-(
Now lets see I am 47 now I will be 48 in a couple of months, I can retire and collect my super at 60, so that is 12.3 years or 637 weeks or 6377 days away, that does not sound to bad if you say it fast lol. I should be grateful that I even have a job, especially when so many of my friends have lost thiers in the last couple of months and if they don't find something soon they will lose thier homes. So next time I complain just kick me in the butt lol. ( but then again I have worked everyday since I was 14 and sometimes I am just 'over it' lol. the most time I have ever had off is 2 weeks for each baby, I had 4.) quick start butt kicking I'm complaining again lol.
My lovely Sally dog passed away last year (border collie) she was 18, I planted a Grevillea with her (australian native plant) it has finally flowered, I had to show you all as it is so pretty just like her.
smile and stay safe
shell
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 27, 2009
04:07 AM Post #6993248
| Hi Shelly , they might drop the age down for womens retirement before then I know wishful thinking .
A beautiful pink.
-----Elaine
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 27, 2009
12:16 PM Post #6994407
| Love that plant Shell, what a great way to give tribute to your dog. Miss Molly is so lucky to have found you to take care of her. My son is 48, boy does that make me feel old.
Like that sign, Elaine!
Going to be another hot day, so don't know what I will get done. I'm a pretty lazy person. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
August 27, 2009
06:34 PM Post #6995634
| Good morning all, Elaine I love the Buddah, but I really love the sign it is beautiful. Pegi you are not old, you are only as old as you feel on a given day and some days I feel 21 again lol.
have to do some work have a great day all.
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curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 10, 2009
02:29 AM Post #7046675
| Ok, time someone posted to this thread again. I love the mosaic with rose tiles. Where did you get those. I scored another old singer treadle sewing machine base today for $30. Well actually the machine and everything is there but I am taking that off, any ideas on that? But I want to make a potting bench or pretty plant table out of it and I think this is finally going to become my mosaic which I have been waiting to do. I have a bucket of mastic, just need the old plates or rose tiles. This is the other treasure I made out of the last sewing base.
Linda
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
September 10, 2009
04:46 AM Post #7046728
| Hi Linda ,
The rose tiles are off a old tray I found still have a few left I used one today .
I think a pretty plant table you would not beleive the price they want for old singer machine's or the frames here $250 is the bottom price not often find a working one. -----------Elaine
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 10, 2009
11:37 AM Post #7047535
| I wanna give this a try, but I'm affraid I will be addicted. lol.. I have a huge pile of stain glass and an old window, I think I am going to start there. ALso I have been saving any plates that get a chip on them.. I love the colors black and red so I would like to make something out of them.. I bought one of those wheel cutters the other day but can't seem to get that thing to work.. lol.. Not sure what I am doing wrong..
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 10, 2009
12:12 PM Post #7047644
| Elaine, you have been busy again with the mosaics, sure are nice. You do such a great job. Haven't been doing much, these trips to clinic with hubby for lab work, etc. sure can mess up a good day. LOL
Have been putting aside some tiles I found for when I start my project. Those rose tiles are really pretty, I just have to get to other thrift stores to look around.
Last night ambulance took my neighbor to the hospital, so I'm concerned about him. His wife has been taking care of him for 9 years with battling alzheimer and parkington desease. It is so hard but you never hear her complain. Just had to add this to my post as this is what is on my mind this morning. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 10, 2009
12:19 PM Post #7047662
| Oh Pegi, Im very sorry about your neighbor.. I hope he is alright. alzheimer's is horrible for the person and for the family.. Which reminds me have you ever seen the movie Notebook? Oh makes me cry everytime!!!
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 10, 2009
09:17 PM Post #7049552
| No, haven't see Notebook. Haven't been to the movie threater in years. Maybe it is out on DVD. I hope he is OK too, very quiet, neighbors keep to themselves
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 11, 2009
08:46 AM Post #7050743
| Oh yea its out on DVD.. It has been out on DVD for a few years now and even from time to time comes on TV..
Any news on your neighbor?
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 11, 2009
12:45 PM Post #7051574
| No, I haven't heard any news about my neighbor. I know she went in the ambulance to the hospital with him, but has been quiet since. She has been such a devoted caretaker and I know it is hard on her.
Have to keep my ears and eyes open for that movie.
Won't get much done since our weather is still so hot. I'm so looking forward to much cooler months, whenever that will happen. |
curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 13, 2009
12:06 AM Post #7057826
| Elaine,
Your mosaics are so beautiful. I gotta find some rose tile. I will post a pic of what I found today and then the other sewing base. I sold the top to the antique dealer for $10.00, so now I only have $20 in it, but then bought this. Not sure what it is used for , but looked like a good garden cart. It folds flat too! Here is a link to Rate My Space if you want to look around.
http://www.athomewith.com/community/curvesarein/portfolio.es...
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curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 13, 2009
12:09 AM Post #7057833
| I got that cart for $5.00, so glad I got it, it will be useful for many things. Here's the sewing machine. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 13, 2009
04:03 AM Post #7058115
| I really like you sewing machine stand, like the iron stands by it too.
I had a very similar cart to one you pictured. It is a grocery shopping cart. I used to walk to the grocery store, many years ago, and fill it full of groceries and pull it home. In my younger days I did a lot of walking. LOL My hubby has one in the garage he uses for his fishing stuff. They come in handy for so many things. Very good deal on the cart too. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 13, 2009
03:45 PM Post #7059615
| Curve, I was looking at the site you sent, and your art work is beutiful! The painted glass ware is so nice! Does the pain come off? Are they useable items when paintedl like that?
Thanks for sharing.
Make sure you post thatt table when finished. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 16, 2009
03:06 PM Post #7070947
| Here is my Garden/patio sign finally put up. I haven't decided what should be on the bottom of the newel. Finally getting is altogether. DH had put up some spinners hoping to scare off birds, but I kind of think the Japenese beetle is causing damage to leaves, etc. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 16, 2009
03:11 PM Post #7070963
| Oops, hit send button before posting picture. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 16, 2009
03:12 PM Post #7070967
| Here is another showing the bottom of the sign. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 16, 2009
03:16 PM Post #7070987
| My tomato plants are drying up now, not the lush green I had a couple months ago.
Gathering up plates now of different sizes to make some "flowers" for my garden. |
