The winds can sure blow here on the farm.
So much so that the old barn roof is falling off in sheets.
Which is a very serious problem.
Unless you spray them with a little sealer.
And drag them up to your studio and nail them to the wall.
To be the keeper of your old cabinet card photos.
Coming soon: a new barn roof.
Hmmm, what shall I do with the old one?
HAITI UPDATE: And speaking of wild winds...
I have been glued to whichever screen will give me the latest updates on Tomas.
Many of you have asked about our girlfriends in Haiti.
I don't know anything as of yet. The storm is expected to hit Haiti beginning tomorrow (Thursday) and continue through Friday. Right now, it is unclear whether it will be disastrous or full-blown catastrophic. Doesn't sound like much to choose from does it?
Will you please join me for the next day or two in keeping track of what is happening with the precious people of Haiti (and Jamaica too)? I do not know how much more one small third-world nation can endure. Earthquake, cholera, hurricanes. Let's all pray, wish, will this storm to calm itself as much as possible before it hits landfall.
I will share news as I hear news.
love it! it looks so good with the photos on it :)
Posted by: justlisa p | 03 November 2010 at 09:13
A gift from the wind - brilliant Rebecca!
Posted by: Jillayne | 03 November 2010 at 09:52
I love the artists mind.... from trash to treasure!
Posted by: Jodi Buckmister | 03 November 2010 at 10:39
Lol - I love it. I was expecting to see it somewhere in the house repurposed. Looks great.
Posted by: Vicki | 03 November 2010 at 11:19
What a great idea! It is so nice to see all of your cabinet cards displayed. Mine are in boxes and I forget what I have. I'll be looking for the next piece that blows off for sale in your etsy shop!
Posted by: cathy | 03 November 2010 at 11:45
fantastic!
Posted by: charlotte lyons | 03 November 2010 at 12:01
You are SO creative!!!
Posted by: Suzette | 03 November 2010 at 12:12
What a hoot ~ LOVE it!
Posted by: Rebecca | 03 November 2010 at 12:23
Now that's a fabulous upcycling project. And I loved your previous post on how your kids have grown. What a great looking bunch. :) Best wishes, Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | 03 November 2010 at 14:18
That's fun! Don't you love inspiration?
Posted by: Karen B | 03 November 2010 at 14:44
Love it! We have stuff like this behind our barn and shop. I had to enlarge your photo to see how you secured the pictures (magnets!). Blessings, Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | 03 November 2010 at 15:06
Love that stuff!
I painted a prim looking flag on a piece and put it back on the barn. It is getting a bit chippy, but I like it chippy.
:)
Love the cab cards idea.
Love cab cards period.
Happy Wednesday, dear Rebecca!
xo
Posted by: Dawn | 03 November 2010 at 16:22
I was going to ask the question about how you secured the photos too....I am one of those people who love to pull things apart to see how they are made and I love details of how things are put together.
A beautiful compliment to your cabinet cards.
Posted by: Deb | 03 November 2010 at 20:13
Thinking of the Haitians too........
Posted by: Helen | 04 November 2010 at 08:31
I pray that the GOOD LORD calms all the storms in our lives, like HE did on the Sea of Galilee! Extra prayers for the girls of Haiti and the countries of Haiti and Jamaica!
Looks as though Mother Nature threw you a nice piece of metal to work with; it's awesome!
Posted by: Julie B. | 04 November 2010 at 09:53
I will pray for the people of Haiti. I still have the thank you note from you with their picure on my fridge. I sent yarn and you sent me a lovely note.
P.S. The use of the roof was brilliant!
Posted by: Yvonne Welty | 04 November 2010 at 12:02
I love it with my whole rusty heart...
Posted by: Robin Thomas | 04 November 2010 at 15:59
Love it...a rustic, vintage, beautiful work of art! You are so clever:)
Posted by: Leah C | 04 November 2010 at 16:21
Well, now I know what I can do with the pieces that blow off of mine....but what about all the gutters that came down last winter after 2 months of continual snow and heavy ice. Any suggestions??? LOL This is such a CLEVER idea.
Posted by: Genie Robinson | 04 November 2010 at 19:51
Rebecca,
I'll be watching and waiting to hear. Thoughts and prayers are with them.
Anne-Liesse
Posted by: Anne-Liesse Ankeny | 05 November 2010 at 19:57
Praying for Haiti too.
God Bless You Rebecca !
Love, Lori
p.s. Did I ever let you know I received my lovely little round pin? I did, and I love it! Thanks again !
Posted by: Lori Bei-Durst | 05 November 2010 at 23:27
I absolutely LOVE what you did with the rusty tin!
The people of Haiti are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Lana | 05 November 2010 at 23:53
Grateful today for those in Haiti that missed the bad weather. It's marvelous how the Weather Channel has covered this and given Haiti media attention to the ongoing needs, as a result of that incoming storm (that didn't happen:)! What a perfect ending to this storm story! Happy week to you Rebecca!
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | 07 November 2010 at 17:47
Oh that's genius! I had a yard full of shiny pieces once...but this is wonderful. Can I show it on my blog and link to you?
I'm in constant prayer almost for those souls so in need of the basics.
Your blog looks so pretty!
Posted by: Auntie Bliss | 10 November 2010 at 06:09
What a great idea. I love rustic pieces.
Posted by: Trudy Callan | 10 November 2010 at 16:49