Of course, I "rescued" one of the bundles of barbed wire. I knew it would make a really cool, rustic wreath! I stashed it in the barn until I figured out exactly what I wanted to do.
Then on one of my Canton shopping trips, I found this large wood and iron star. I immediately thought it would be the perfect accent for my barbed wire. (love the red!)
Sure enough, it was. I wired it on and then had Bruce hang it on the fence. Love it! It will go on our new entry gate when it gets installed...
For now we will enjoy seeing it as we come and go from the back yard.
Now for the other piece of barbed wire....
:o)
Cecilia
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That looks great, Cecilia. My Dad always left a "wreath" (LOL) of barbed wire hanging along each long stretch of field to make for fast mending when need be. I remember thinking that was kind of dumb when I was a kid but I get it now. He always had a hammer and nails on his tractor but did not have to take barbed wire with him. I like your WREATH much better!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how many times I snagged myself crawling over or under a barbed wire fence on the farm. I think I still have a couple of scars to probe it. xo Diana
Me too, Diana! We were always crawling through the fence and trying not to snag ourselves (at my grandfather's ranch). I'm glad ours is gone...My older sister has a nasty scar where she cut her leg.
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Your wreath turned out great and it is perfect with the star. It just goes with the farm...:) Hope you had a lovely weekend and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
Thanks, Vicky! I thought it was perfect...very Texan (lone star, you know. lol). Weekend has been good! Hope yours has been too! Have a blessed week!
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Such a cool piece. It'll look good no matter where you choose to display it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! Y'all need to come back for a visit!
Deletewow...I love it!!!....and such a beautiful field of yellow flowers!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the things I love about this property - all the different flowers that bloom! I look forward to these yellow flowers each Spring. They are so cheerful!
DeleteThanks for stopping in. Have a wonderful week!
I'm totally in love with that wreath Cecilia! What a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteHey Tuula! Great to hear from you! I'm glad you like it...I'm thinking of using it for the subject of my next painting. :)
DeleteI think that's a great idea Cecilia (using it for your painting). I can picture it in my mind's eye and I know you will do it justice.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been by to visit much. I'm taking tonight to catch up on some blogs while watching tv. Fisherman hurt his back so unpacking has to wait for a bit :(. It's always somethin' Rosanadanadana!
xxx
P.S. The fields of flowers are heavenly!
Hi Doreen! That's ok, I know you've been busy! Gosh, you've been moving - no apology necessary! I'm glad you had a moment to drop in. Hope Fisherman's back is better soon!
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Cecilia
I love this. I've been creeping backwards on your blog and I love your farm, your benches etc.!!! We too bought a farm with loads of barbed wire partially buried in the ground. Luckily most of it's gone now. If I find anymore though, I know what to do with it!! Cheers from your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I really had to do some fast talking and rescuing to hang on to this bundle. Fortunately, Bruce likes the end result. Very happy to have you follow along!
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