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My Christmas Gift

15 years ago

I lost my camera or I should say the DH lost the camera so I had to get the old one out to take a picture. It was a hassle but I finally got it taken. Anyhow, this is the gift my brother made me. It's an old lamp shade made into a flower. It has rebar for the stem and leaves. All items are recycled. As you may know from previous posts he is a dumpster diver and "rescues" items out of the recycle bin!Hope you enjoy!!!!!

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nmgirl
15 years ago
Pretty!
Like the pig with the barrow too.
use2bcapecodr
15 years ago
WOW...that is gorgeous!! Aren't you a lucky girl to have a brother who makes such neat things for you!!

Love the color!

Mr. Pig is pretty sweet too!

~Sandy~
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leveta
15 years ago
It is beautiful!!!
dkline_2008
15 years ago
Very nice. I like everything there, the pig, the bb, the, are they wash tubs??, and the flower. I need to see if your brother will adopt me for a sister too!! j/k He did awesome work.
Deb
concretenprimroses
15 years ago
I love it. Nice base too. What a good brother!
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Bright199
15 years ago
Beautiful!!!! And very creative. Just love it.
katishooked
15 years ago
I love it. Beautiful.
tennesseetrash
15 years ago
Another great project from your brother! He is a great Garden Junker too!

Lucky you to have such a creative, and willing helper with your beautiful garden projects!

That is a great photo too, your whole garden really rocks, and I always enjoy seeing your creations! ~tenderlee
kirkus
15 years ago
Cindee, You ALWAYS inspire me!!!!! I love your brother's creation! He has done so many creative things for you! What a great brother! I also love your blog! You should post a link here to your blog so others can see what an inspiration you are! YOU'RE THE BEST! Bear Hugs! Kirk
goldenpond
15 years ago
Really Cool stuff!
sunnyca_gw
15 years ago
Beautiful gift!!! Worth the wait!! Love the pig & wheelbarrow too!! Jan
nonacook
15 years ago
Love the lamp flower!
My DD has a similar shade in her kitchen and they want to chage it--Hope they do, cause I will probably get it!
akup_a
15 years ago
What a beautiful flower & brother! He's very talented. And you can tell he loves his sister very much to give her such wonderful gifts.
Vickie
Marlene Kindred
15 years ago
WOWEE! I LOVE your gift...very pretty. Love the color of the lampshade! I hope you hugged your brother VERY tight!
kacram
15 years ago
that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it! very nice brother!
daisydal
15 years ago
What a treasure to have a wonderful brother like that!! He is very talented and I am so proud of him for "dumpster diving"! Makes my heart proud!! Love your new flower, very pretty. And your little vignette is great eye-candy! Hafta say, I'm coveting your darlin' lil' piggy!!
blessings-sherri

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