Friday, May 18, 2012

Sat Nite Special #134 link party - barbed wire!





Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #134, the multi themed DIY link party! 

* Home Decor / Gardening
 * Crafts, / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blog tips
* Theme of the week

Every Fri 7pm  to Sunday 11 pm Pacific.


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I have a relationship with barbed wire from my past. It circled our farmland attempting to keep the cows in the field. It didn't always work, and sometimes we even ran into it by mistake. Ouch! So yeah, it's prickly and can be rather dangerous. However, if careful, it's cool to look at and fun to play with!

Just wear gloves. :)


So what to do with it? I just have a simple little circle of it I found like this.

And it ended up...



junk mantel

... on my junk inspired mantel,



fall mantel


... as a wreath on the fall mantel,


Christmas 2011 mantel


... just for some rusty fun on the Christmas mantel,




horse gate headboard


... and finally, on my headboard to chime in with the outdoor theme.

I admit, this was playing it safe. If you'd like to visit some rather daring projects, check them out at:

my barbed wire pinterest board above.


Have any barbed wire decor you'd like to share?
Please share it in this weekend's 3rd themed linkup! 


Coming up next:

May 25 - Picture Perfect full room reveals


 
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25 comments:

  1. Mary @ At Home on the BayMay 18, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks for hosting Donna! Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 18, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love the simple look of your barbed wire wreath. Dress it up or not at all, so charming. Had to take a look at your Pinterest board too; my favorite is the barbed wire trellis.
    Thanks so much for hosting Donna.

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  3. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Donna,
    What a fun theme this week!! Thanks so much for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 18, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting Donna. Linked in to cooking when I meant decor, added my post, a Tutorial - Joining Linky Parties.

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  5. Donna WilkesMay 18, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Hi, Donna
    Another late, but great night. I could not find any rusty barbed wire for something I have wanted to do. I will post it later. I did post what I worked on this week - always busy, always thrifting! I do want to know one thing. What kind of message is being sent with barbed wire on the headboard?

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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    1. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 18, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Hey Donna!

      Good to see you back! :) There's nothing to worry about the barbed wire on the headboard... one has to stand on the bed in order to even reach it. I made sure. :) I of course would recommend all barbed wire projects are well out of the reach of children and out of harms way for all.

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  6. Confessions of a Plate AddictMay 18, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Love the look of barbed wire, Donna! I am such a klutz, though, that I am afraid I would impale myself on my own decor! lol Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  7. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Donna. I've always loved your mantel decor.

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  8. Brooke @ Spruce Your NestMay 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting :-)

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  9. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Awesome junk mantel :) Love the look of barbed wire!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  10. Janel from NellieBellieMay 19, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Thank you for hosting Donna! I am thinking of rushing around and finding barbed wire to link up...you make it look so pretty! Have a great weekend!

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  11. Rebekah GreimanMay 19, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Thanks for another link party. I linked up a healthy and simple No Calorie Sweet Green Tea recipe (#120 in the Craft, Recipe section) that's a great alternative to soda. Perfect for hot summer afternoons! Hope you like it and have an awesome week!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

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  12. Jenn GrayMay 19, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party! Happy Weekend. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com

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  13. Shannon FoxMay 19, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    My fav is still when you did the junky mantel. I loved the texture of the barbed wire there. I fit in so well with all the rusty goodness =)

    As always, thanks for hosting Donna!

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  14. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Awesome barbed wire inspirations! Thanks for hosting!

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  15. michelle@somedaycraftsMay 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Your style rocks my socks!!!! I wish I could pull of barbed wire decor! I am linking to this post at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com today. I want everyone to see your rusty beauty!

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  16. Christina at I Gotta Create!May 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I always appreciate you and your parties Donna!

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  17. Fleaing France & French Shopping ToursMay 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Thanks for the creative ideas and for hosting!

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  18. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseMay 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Who knew barbed wire could be so cool to craft with? New Linky follower :)
    JoAnn
    sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas..

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  20. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsMay 19, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I never thought to decorate with barbed wire, very creative!

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  21. jaime ♥ raising up rubiesMay 19, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Donna! thanks for hosting the party! ♥

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  22. TinaMay 20, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you for hosting>

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  23. DonnaMay 23, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Thanks for the party.

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  24. cleverlyinspiredMay 24, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    You are so sweet to share my barn door desk on Facebook...Thanks again ;)
    Tracie

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