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Julee S
Julee S Bangor, MI on Aug 10, 2012
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Flower purse

This is a funky little purse I got for 3 bucks at a yard sale. Just love it...
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  • Becky Blair, NE
    How cute Julie! I have a container very similar that I just have sitting in our foyer. I'm thinking I need to think about growing something in it now that I've seen this. Great idea! How did you line it?
    on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Julee S Bangor, MI
    I didn't line it Becky. I figured it would last as long as it lasts, that's why I don't pay much for things. Just drilled holes in the wood and screwed the top open and threw some dirt and impatiens in it. So far, so good...
    on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    I've gone that route before and wasn't happy with losing some of my favorite baskets so I'll probably find a way to line mine. Maybe just some heavy duty plastic drop cloth. It sure looks pretty though!
    on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Karin Graham Knoxville, IA
    i do this with baskets straw purses not to great of shape and leave them somewere in the garden with plants in them ,friends and other people like that
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 1
  • SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA
    Love it!
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    There are usually a variety of plastic containers at the thrift store for practically nothing...it is good topick up a couple of these from time to time to use as liners! Also, those Glad take aways would be good too because they come in deeper sizes and they are cheap!
    on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 2
  • Barbara at DIY Home Stagi... New Bern, NC
    Thanks for a great idea. I always see purses at Goodwill that want to come home with me, and now I've got a reason to buy them.
    on Aug 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Pam D Clinton, CT
    Love this! Very creative and pretty!
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • CAROL PARKER Alexandria, IN
    This is so pretty and good use of an item! Love it!
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Angela L Harlem, GA
    I actually have a purse, (two actually) very similar to this...they were my grandmothers, and my mother gave them to me a few years back....mama says they were very well made purses, and very expensive "back in the day"....I like your display....since mine have sentimental value, I can't do this with mine and lose them in the end...but this is very pretty!
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky Blair, NE
    Julie, I hope you are feeling better today. I'm praying for a speedy recovery.
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Anna Workman Chapmanville, WV
    beautiful.

    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kim L Knoxville, IA
    I thought this was a small trunk. Anyway I have a container very similiar to this and now I know what I am going to do with it! Thanks for sharing.
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Ruth K Leesburg, FL
    I have a small trunk on a table in new hall. I have added lots of sea shells. made it look like treasure chest.

    & TO ANGELA L. I would almost bet Grandmother would love to see this purse put to good use. Why not enjoy it ?

    on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 0
  • Cathy Montague J Springfield, PA
    i have taken old thin, worn terry cloth towels and lined wicker baskets they allow water to drain out and the also keep the dirt in. and the baskets lasted several years before they finally rotted away. i found a coat os spray paint helped sustain the life cycle of the wicker
    on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 0
  • Karin Graham Knoxville, IA
    gee i have a box like that will do that for my deck ...thank you
    on Apr 26, 2013 · Like 0

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