Sunday, January 8, 2012

Repurposed Rusty Fencing


Found this bundle of rusty garden fencing . . .
curbside while visiting New York . . . 


Carried it on the subway {lol} and 
packed it in a suitcase to get it home.

Inspired by its green color, 
I decided to make a tree
which can be used inside or out . . .

. . . I took it to Junk Fest to display ornaments.




Hope you're having a great start to the New Year!

I will be sharing a few back posts 
from Christmas crafting.

I've currently taken on the role 
of redesigning a thrift store and adding a coffee shop, 
so I will be somewhat MIA from blogging 
and won't have much time to blog visit
over the next few months, 
but I hope you'll keep in touch.
I will catch up when I have some free time.

I may do a few posts on the 
thrift store project as it progresses.
It's a great opportunity, and all proceeds 
benefit a local family shelter.


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11 comments:

  1. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I love this idea! I want to make something like it to display some collectible ornaments. I think sometimes special ornaments get "lost" on a Christmas tree.

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  2. PatJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    This makes a great "tree." Surely I have some rusty old fencing tucked away! Please don't stop blogging! Just a note of inspiration per month keeps you in the loop and everyone happy!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    How creative, Julie. Enjoy your new adventures.

    Have a beautiful week ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  4. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 8, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    OHMY! Who'd have thunk it! You are just so creative ... I love your tree! Good luck with your current project and Happy New Year!

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  5. very merry vintage styleJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Adorable! Amazing how plain old rusty metal comes alive with the sparkle of your pretty ornaments. Following you back!
    Mary

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  6. Drama Mama LoriJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Super cute! I love that you carried it on the subway! New follower! - L

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  7. SusanneJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Very cool, right up my alley!
    Susanne.

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  8. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Now that is Very Creative & Oh So Clever....
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Cheryl

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  9. DebbieJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    That is just so creative! I really like that. I laughed at the thought of you carrying it on the subway. That sounds exactly like something I would do.

    And my family would be clear on the other side of the car pretending that they didn't know me.

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    What a great idea. I have tons of this in my garage, thanks so much for linking up to VIF!

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  11. DonnaJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    What a trash to treasure story!! It's beautiful Julie!!

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