I had seen a garden orb with pennies glued all over it and thought it was cool. Then I remembered the box full of foreign coins that we have been accumulating for the past 40 years. I finally thought of a use for them. I glued a bunch of them all over the concrete ball and when the glue had dried I grouted the whole thing. I have already had to reglue one coin that fell out, so I am hoping that was a fluke and is not going to be a problem. I am inordinately pleased with it, though. I can't stop looking at it. I think in 100 years one of my great grandchildren will take it to the Antiques Roadshow,* and though it will not be worth anything much, the expert will praise its quirkiness and sentimental value.
*yes, I think Antiques Roadshow will still be on TV (or whatever replaces TV) in 100 years. Because it may be the BEST TV SHOW, EVER!
What a great idea and I see Cdn money there!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! I have seen them with broken pottery/china, but I like the coins. I also think the Roadshow will be on in some form. Human beings will always have "treasures" they believe are valuable. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI think your coin ball is fantastic - a real conversation piece! And I must admit, I look around the house and wonder what the great-grandkids will take to Antiques Roadshow! I suspect they will hear the words "sentimental value only" ....
ReplyDeleteI have lots of foreign coins and no idea what to do with them. Now this gives me ideas. ;-)
ReplyDeleteTerry, this cracks me up! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for the myriad of coins that are otherwise worthless and sit hidden in a drawer! I'm sure you will have fun telling your grandchildren about the places you visited to acquire all those coins.
ReplyDeleteVery quirky, indeed! It is so much fun. I love it and am wondering how it will weather the weather.
ReplyDeleteI think the money ball is a great idea. Just think, you will never be broke. LOL I have made a lot of mosiac items but never thought of using money.
ReplyDeleteYou are the most creative person I know. this is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour succulents might do better with less mulch. Add a few smooth rocks.
A great way to display your coin collection! Although I think the value for the coins has now decreased.
ReplyDeleteA great fun idea; it reminds me of Memory Jars which I've considered making. Good luck with the succulents. Mine are marginally holding on in the Texas HEAT so I'm not sure what climate they'd really love.
ReplyDeleteLove it . Reminds me of memory jars too
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