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To: nw_arizona_granny
Martha Stewart
Lattice Frames

Lattice Frames

In the garden, latticework is assembled into trellises to form an attractive armature for climbers such as roses, clematis, and morning glories. Indoors, these crisscrossed strips of lath look just as fitting when they are used to make jaunty frames for pressed flowers. Suspend them from chains, and display alone or in casual groupings.

Use a flat-front picture frame as a base. Cut two strips of standard lath 3 inches longer than the frame's height; then cut two that are equal to the frame's width from one inside corner to the other.

1. Attach all four pieces to frame with wood glue or hot glue, keeping the pieces flush against one another.

2. Cut two more strips of lath 3 inches wider than the width of the frame, and glue in place horizontally over the first layer. For diagonal corners, cut four strips to 5 1/2 inches each, and attach at 45-degree angles at each corner. Paint if desired, or leave wood natural, and attach cup hooks to hang.


4,431 posted on 03/12/2009 7:55:24 AM PDT by TenthAmendmentChampion (Be prepared for tough times. FReepmail me to learn about our survival thread!)
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To: teenyelliott
I am so excited!!! Since everyone else in the world thinks I am a nut, I thought I would post this here since you all are the only people I know who will appreciate the fact that I am getting a manual pump installed on my well next week!

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4,432 posted on 03/12/2009 8:30:20 AM PDT by teenyelliott (Soylent green should be made outta liberals...)
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To: TenthAmendmentChampion

One can get hooked on making photo frames, LOL, I did.

Seems you never have the right one to match the painting.

Your lattice frame, would be a food one for odd ball antiques and rusty nail displays.

LOL, yes, nails, as in square nails, railroad spikes and other odd types.

Horse shoe nails.


4,450 posted on 03/12/2009 1:34:37 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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