“In search of my Mother’s garden, I found my own.”
I wish I could say I came up with that saying, however,
I found it on the web, and it spoke volumes to me!
Author: Alice Walker
Author: Alice Walker
This was an extremely fun project.
Mike went to the local hardware store and bought the wood for me..fastened it, and the rest…
well you can see what I came up with.
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| Right now I am claiming this to be the most enjoyable project, I have ever done. And to think, it all started with a copy cat magazine challenge. |
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| I am extremely visual, so when I see something, I can copy it pretty well. I never ever do it exactly though. I guess that is not really copying then is it? |
These are two wood planks braced together, you have NO idea how heavy it is.
But being the stubborn person I am, I stained it, and then carried it to my back porch myself.
MIKE was not happy I did that. In fact, he said, I never met your Grandmother, but I am betting you are as stubborn as she is. Was that a compliment? Probably not, but I loved my Gram:)
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| Of course, with my own fun twist. |
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The magazine used coffee cans. I used veggie cans. The larger tin, was pink, I spray painted it,and used my stencil to perk it up.
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And here is my magazine copy cat.
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What a great idea! It turned out really nice!
ciao from newport beach
Great re-creation! Would look fabulous anywhere!
One more follower! You hit 2000, way to go.
I joined your newbie party! Great idea! I've been a blogger since May. Thanks for hosting! xoxo
ciaonewportbeach.blogspot.com
I love the way it turned out…I think I like the way you did it better, with the buckets, more summer and garden looking. Great job! Hugs and thank you for hostessing, I'm into the Patriotic style now. FABBY
How cute Debbie! I like that you gave it your own touch. That makes it YOU.
Danielle
WOW, Debbie, I love that…how cute and fun is that!!! I can totally see how that was your most enjoyable project thus far…well done, as always!!! I hope you and your family are having a Super Sunday!
Liesl 🙂
I like the twist you gave your version. Looking forward to the copy cat party. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for thinking of us newbies! I started blogging in January and appreciate you hosting this party!
Debbie, I love your project. So cute!
You did a great job on your fence wall. I really like the colors you used. (My husband gets mad when I carry things that are too heavy also. I just get so anxious that I don't want to wait, plus I get frustrated when there are things I can't do.) Thanks for the newbie party, too. I finally get to participate.
I absolutely love this. Would love to try, but I suck at this stuff! Why did I get the bad creative genes!!
Love your version! The saying puts it over the top. Love the colors you used for the planter cans, too. Thanks for sharing and for hosting this newbie party each week. I love discovering new blogs to visit.
This is such a fun and creative way to perk up and bring color to your deck… loved how you used different vibrant colors and I love the quote..Fun and inspiring! Thank you for hosting this awesome party for us newbies' each week and for your sweet compliment. Enjoyed reading your comments always. Happy Sunday to you!~Poppy
http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/
Great copy-cat you are! Love the way you changed it up to make it your own!
This looks great and adds so much charm to your outdoor space. Looking forward to your project for the 1st.
How charming! It's so cute! Great job, Debbie! 🙂
How cute is that! You are so talented!
Well, my guess of a flag wasn't even close. Much cuter idea than I had. Looks fabulous and creative:)
love all these colors!
i'm still looking at magazines to figure out what to do with your party, i hope i can get my acts together by the 1st of july 🙂
thanks for hosting!!
Debbie, that is cute, cute, cute!! So whimsical and fun. 🙂 Somehow I can just see you carrying that heavy thing around. lol
Debbie,
Very cute copy! I have a few coffee cans. I think I'm going to try decorating them now that I saw yours.
Dee
Debbie this is one of all time fav's EVER…I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
I can certainly see how this was one of your favorites to create! And that quote is so touching 🙂 Beautiful job – you are one creative talented lady! Hope i can pull something together for the copycat party. It sounds like so much fun!
I just admire the ambition and gutso you have.You are a true inspiration to all of us.The help you give everyone is truly amazing.If it wasn't for you I would be wandering around blogger land with a dazed and confused look on my face,, well I still do sometimes but I always feel like I can just ask Debbie.I have had two friends start blogs since I have two months ago and I sent them both to you.I also suggested another person to seek your newbie party out,, she did and was so happy,, it not only helped her have more of an audience she also found so many new interesting people for herself to follow.Thankyou Debbie,, so sorry this is so long,, oh, I love your project you are a real dyna mo!
Great copycat. Love the colors and the quote. Thanks for hosting the newbie party.
Thanks for hosting! Your photography is wonderful, and you're the best @ CopyCat! you've inspired me, I'm working on something too! Can't wait to everyone's links!
Debbie
This is totally fab! You are just amazing, and I love your copy cat idea. Peggy
I LOVE your version!
Thank you for hosting newbie party.
That is awesome!!
I just recently had words with someone about the same thing. If I use your idea, but do it totally different, it isn't copying!!
You are right! Yours is similar, but I love how you mad the words fun like you did!! I think you are a genius!
Have a great week!
xxDaniella
Hi Debbie…linking up to your newbie party one more time 🙂 I am almost at 100 followers…. 🙂 I am so excited about your copycat party coming up. I was busy trying to get some pictures of my project today….see you again soon 🙂
I love how it turned out, too! And you can change it up and do something different later on! Oh…thanks for the compliment, my friend! I don't think you are normal either! We are both super special! HUGS! ♥
This is a really cute idea, Debbie! My city garden is really small and all I can plant in is flowers pots, so this gives me some fun ideas.:)
Too cute Debbie! I've seen so many vertical gardens lately! Very inspiring!
Too cute Debbie! I've seen so many vertical gardens lately! Very inspiring!
i love this creative idea!!
cheryl x
Debbie, I love it and the quote is really good. Very cool! xoxo, olive
Way cute and I'll bet your Mom loves it, too!!!
Have a beautiful week!!!
How creative, just love it Debbie!
HI Debbie Dear! I've so missed coming to see you! You are just the most clever one and so cute! I love your version better than the magazines! Love your little cans just a bit skewed!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Debbie, that is sooo cute, I bet your Mom loves it, You will have to get a picture of the two of you in front of it
Carol
Hi I'm only a week old blogger and just joined as a favorite.
I loved your "copycat". The colors favorites of mine. I can't wait to join the party Friday.
I'll be back to visit again soon.
Debbie, you are really getting crafty on us. This is an impressive project. 😉
Love the quote! ~ Sarah
What a great job!! I LOVE IT. I may have to make something like this. By the way congrats on passing 2000 followers! You are amazing.
beautiful pictures of a cozy garden with beautiful details.
Beautiful garden with your crafty idea.
It's absolutely charming, Debbie! And what Mike said about your stubbornness probably being the same as your gram's? DEFINITELY a compliment!!!
Soooo shweet!…I love this idea!..I've been extremely lazy lately!..I think the
copy-cat-creations will get me going again.
~Jo
Lazyonloblolly
Love it! If I didn't live in a desert, I would so steal the idea.
Debbie what a great idea… It's very you… Love it I'm thinking your looks better that the magazine one… REALLY….
Pattie
Oh I love it! What a super idea that turned out fabulously.
Wow! That turned out amazing, and I love how you added the quote! That was a nice touch to make it your own. Thank you for hosting! I love that you have a party just for newbies! 🙂
Melissa
You always come up with the best ideas. I'm apologizing now for not being able to be at your party on Friday. We leave tomorrow for vacation. Your party idea is awesome and I have a few things I would have linked up. Next time for sure. Have a great party.
Great addition to your garden. I love it. Can't wait for Friday. thanks for hosting the Newby party.
fran @ eleven-o-one
LOVE IT Debbie! Your a great copy cat!! Martina
Thanks for hosting Debbie! Have a great week 🙂
omg iam laughing so hard i can just see you moveing the heavey wood .Saying ican do this i can do this like the little train that could i love this it is just the cleverist so sweet and of course i love the saying great job love moma
Love those planters – so cute.
Congrats on the feature in the magazine!!!! That is AWESOME, but then again, so is your house!
Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
I love it!!
Debbie, you are the best! I love the newbie party. Your project turned out great!!
Jenni
kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
Great!! I've joined your newbie party and it has been a blessing!! I've made new friends and got great ideas! Thanks for hosting and sharing!!
oh my gosh, i LOVE this! love it!
Congrats on the magazine! That is so cool and your house is absolutely gorgeous!! And…thanks for hosting the party as usual 🙂
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
I like yours better than what you copied! Thanks for hosting.
Love this Debbie – and the quote too!
Kelly