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How to Make a Penny Ball for Your Garden

by Karli Freeman Millspaugh
(IC: blogger)
After finding the inspiration on Pinterest, we knew we just had to make one for ourselves. We love the finished product and can't wait to make more of these simple garden features!
We started by collecting all our old pennies and then headed to the thrift store for a round object to adhere them to. Ends up that bowling balls are the perfect medium. They are sturdy and will hold up really well to the outdoor elements like weather and heat.
Next up we welded a stand so the ball could be stationary--and not roll off our deck!
The finished product is proudly displayed on my deck (and in my daughter's flower bed).
Make sure to check out our full post to learn more!
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Published July 15th, 2014 12:29 PM
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MaryIris on Jul 24, 2020
Beautiful!
Don’t want to be a bubble popper, but did you know that there’s a severe coin shortage in the USA? They’re hard to get, and banks, etc., are rationing coins.
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Tina Elkins on Jan 01, 2022
Why is there a coin shortage never been a coin shortage before... Maybe there isn't really a coin shortage they just want you to think that forcing you to use cards more as to track your money easier coin shortage is an excuse, I say make your penny balls with matching penny floors.
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Janice Holloway on May 06, 2022
Did you know that a penny isn't worth 1 cent anymore?
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Sco67265336 on Jun 24, 2022
Try the penny door and flooring! Fun fun fun
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cant find bowling balls -what lse can I use