What to do with this footed tree branch?
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I have been saving this part of my old tree because it's such an interesting shape at the base with the gnarled "foot." The top part is not completely level, because when it was originally cut, it was intended as fire wood. Any ideas?
13 answers
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how about a planter? cut some of the middle out(make a hole) then you can put in some moss dirt and a pretty little plant.??
Lori
on Jul 08, 2014
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Use it as a shelf, put a hook on the back and hang it on the wall with a nice potted plant on it
Luis
on Jul 08, 2014
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You could even out the top surface of the log, making it flat. Then add a circular or square piece (doesn't have to be made of wood) to the top and you have a table.
AmericanWoman
on Jul 08, 2014
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Have fun figuring out what to do with it, I would say it belongs in the garden, perhaps as a base for a bird bath? Or a side table with a seating arrangement. Just be careful that you are not bringing termites or anything that you don't want into the house. Very costly to get your house treated for termite damage and such. Good luck!
Carole
on Jul 08, 2014
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Many things! Can't tell how large it is..side table, plant stand, planter, stool, table base ...let your imagination run wild! Some pics for ideas
Becky Wood
on Jul 09, 2014
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Oh how cool it that! I have a few wood pieces I have kept...Yours looks like the perfect beginning of a fairy garden to me...
Moxie
on Jul 09, 2014
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a knome home
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jul 09, 2014
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MAKE IT INTO A GNOME HOUSE?
Pauline Hussey
on Jul 13, 2014
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umbrella stand
Pat Mountfort
on Jul 13, 2014
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I agree with Pat M. and Donna D. A gnome home or fairy house. You could carve out a stair case from the bottom and curve up to the top of the stump and drill in places to put fake foliage and bushes. Glue pebbles on the stairs and put some wee people on them. Put a roof over the gnarled foot and either paint a door or make a door for them to get out and climb. At the top make a garden sanctuary or a little village. If you lived near me I would love to help. Looks like a fun project. :D
Francine C
on Jul 13, 2014
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Broken china...mosaic or such glued to the top for a table or seat to be used outside.
Linda Griffin
on Jul 13, 2014
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Thanks Pat and everyone else. I guess I should clarify my question. What can I do WITHOUT using any power tools???
Colleen Greene
on Jul 14, 2014
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Have your local glass guy cut and mount a piece of glass to it! They use stand offs so leveling the top won't matter much.
Adrianne C
on Jul 15, 2014
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