Garden Girls

Oh! What funI have creating these gals. They are made with leftovers and scraps of wood from my husband's workshop. I am learning how to use the screw gun to construct the girls, but John is still in charge of the table saw.

Once constructed, the Girls are painted with lots of colors and patterns and symbols. Then they are embellished with all manner of found (and sometimes purchased) objects that can withstand the variations in weather.

These items include used CD's empty plastic spools (help! I need more!), old toothbrushes, large plastic beads, old costume jewelry parts, sock hangers, film cannisters and pill bottles...just about anything plastic and lightweight and with a means of hanging.

The Girls are varnished and then installed easily with rebar for support.The three in my garden have been there for two and a half years — but I do recommend they take time off in the winter inside the barn or garage!

One of the Girls was made on commission for a person who plays golf, so I scavenged the sporting goods store for "practice" balls and also found multi-colored tees for the hair! They can be customized to a degree or they can be allowed to "develop" their very own personalities as the muse dictates!

Garden Girl

Another Garden Girl

Yet Another Garden Girl