Hi all thanks for the comments, I need spring too, 7 more weeks!!!, Cait1- yes we own 2 acres behind us and then the woods go on for miles, hope no one every develops goldenpond - yes that is raggedy ann and andy on the door, no I am not a collector, hubby remodels houses and this was an kids bedroom door the new owner wanted gone and I scoffed it Crows were decoys of hubbys so I scoffed those for my "dead"(rust graveyard) garden LOL Kudzukween - the rain chimes my hubby made those, showed him a pic and thats the idea he came up with, thank you We are freezing here in southeastern New Hampshire but no snow to speak of, took a walk around the house and I am envisioning what to do 1st in spring, the garden, pathway behind the arbor

ok, I messed up. I tend to scan quickly when I am excited about a project. So you said vertical blinds and the ones I saved were the regular vinyl blinds. I got out 4 slats and washed them (in shed) and got busy with the directions in hand. First one I bent in half broke. So the next one I did not crease but just fold...got to the points and they broke. No telling how old they were when I did a curb find but I guess they were not a good choice, lol. So I took some fun foam I have and using all white, got confused. So I found a tan sheet and did get a flat star done. So I will try with paper and practice because I am gona find some verticals and make some. Maybe I can find some that are on sale racks also. Maybe some where the hangers are damaged cause I will not need them. I do believe the regular vinyl blinds would work if newer and could find some of these on sale rack. Oh, it is the top and bottom of the regular vinyl blinds that I am gona use for hanging flags or banners outside this summer.

Well I really have to say I'm impressed. Everyone here has been so encouraging, welcoming and positive. Thank you for so many good thoughts! Reading your posts this week has been great fun and I've enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say. On the topic of further projects (besides finishing my flower bed) we bought a wonderful old small twin headboard from the neighbors yard sale last weekend for $20. Normally that is more than I would pay but the headboard is great and we learned recently the neighbors are having some financial challenges so we were able to help in a very small way. When we get that together will post again. Have a great weekend all. Kate

Pattico, "Stop saying the word junk" - that piece no longer qualifies to be in that category, it now belongs in the "beautiful garden art" category. What an excellent watermellon slice, I love it. Did you use enamel paint to weather the elements, if not, you should seal it for protection. Why aren't you keeping it right there, it looks good. Do you have another display area in mind, maybe on your garden table with some small rocks painted like strawberries. (I have a site saved that shows how to paint them, we'll post it later this evening.) Sal