Garden statues and decorations

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i was asking a question on the pond forum and took this pic. it reminded me of the big bowl fountain above, but this is a repurposed tabletop fountain so it's only about a foot high

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Gnomes!!!!, you've got to love 'em or hate 'em but the're here to stay. They even go on holidays.
Ornimental fountains, with the sound of trickling water, can really set off a garden.
But hey, have the best of both worlds. A couple of gnomes frolicking in the cascade of water from the fountain. ;)
 
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have't seen gazing balls mentioned. i picked up a mirror one last year when biglots started selling out summer stuff, then got two more later in yellow and blue. they sit together on a mound i'm tying to fill with flowers. i'm keeping an eye out for a red one also to have the three primary colors.
 
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Philphine, this fountain looks so pretty, I really like it!
Currently, I dream about a swing like this, it looks lovely and it would be fun to sit on it:

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This lawn is decorated with used and thrown spoons... take a look...

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And here is some awesome natural garden art... Oh! my it takes my breath away..
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I actually love the spoon decorations. I wonder what inspires someone to look at a plastic spoon and think, "Yeah that would make an awesome garden decoration."
 
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The spoon decoration is really unique!

This stone fairy house (or maybe it's a bird house?) makes a lovely garden statue, I really like it, I wouldn't mind having it in my garden:

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The spoon decoration is really unique!

This stone fairy house (or maybe it's a bird house?) makes a lovely garden statue, I really like it, I wouldn't mind having it in my garden:

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That is a beautiful little stone house. I like that it looks weathered, like an antique that's been there a long time.
 
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I actually love the spoon decorations. I wonder what inspires someone to look at a plastic spoon and think, "Yeah that would make an awesome garden decoration."
It is a really innovative idea.. a great way to use stuff that would otherwise add to the piles in waste dumps. I also found some neat flowers/ pendants and lamp shades made from spoons. They are innovative too.
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It is a really innovative idea.. a great way to use stuff that would otherwise add to the piles in waste dumps. I also found some neat flowers/ pendants and lamp shades made from spoons. They are innovative too.
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Amazing. I love those lotus tealight holders. When they're illuminated, they look expensive.
The pineapple light is also really cool. These are brilliant ideas for plastic spoons.
 
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Brill crocs Maddie I planted up my sons hillwalking boots.

There are beautiful new Statues in the Italian Gardens Glamis Castle.
 
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Maddie, the candlesticks look gorgeous, it's hard to believe that they're made from plastic spoons. I wish I could make something like this too, it's a lovely decoration:)
 
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Maddie, the candlesticks look gorgeous, it's hard to believe that they're made from plastic spoons. I wish I could make something like this too, it's a lovely decoration:)
Claudine, It isn't really hard.. since the spoons are naturally shaped that way. I did make some fro my son during the holidays. I am used to making roses/flowers with wax to decorate my handmade candles. This is just child's play compared to that.. but you need to wear protective gloves to avoid burning your fingers.
 
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I should give it a try then. I really like making things like this. I often use plastic spoons when I have classes so if I stop throwing them away, soon I'll have enough to make a nice decoration. Thank you for the inspiration:)
 
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I love adding statues and decorations to my garden. I think it gives it character and helps personalize a yard. However, I do think that too much of it can make the yard look like it is full or junk. I try to limit the amount of statues and accessories I add to my garden.
 
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In the olden days, I remember the fountain in the garden of our rich relative in the province. They have a big front yard which contains flowering plants and some fruit trees. The statue in the fountain is a little boy that is naked which is holding a sort of water bin. We used to play in the water of that fountain and my grandparents would scold us children because the water is dirty, they said.
 

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