A few months back, when I grabbed my first item from the dump, I was a little embarrassed. I sort of -hid in the van, pretending to be on my phone, waiting for that car to leave, so that I could bolt – grab and run. Now a days, if you roll up while I’m carefully eyeing out the land of treasures – I’ll wave, say ‘hello’ and then in my best creepy man voice shout ‘show me your junk!’ …Then I’ll laugh …and unfortunately, because I know from experience, you’ll look a little nervous and drive on…
So … Before I show you my recent finds, let me just say… Please! Please! Quit throwing this stuff out! -I know, you’re likely thinking ‘but then what would you do with your free time?!’- (true) If you live in Haliburton, or within a few hours, send me a message (brandonboutin@hotmail.com) and show me your junk. (But not that junk- please) Maybe I could use it! Or better yet, help you think of a way to use it!
Two days ago, I came home with a van full of tires and a slide – all from the dump.
The slide was in good shape but a little wobbly, so I cut the legs off (with a pipe cutter) to sink it down into the ground.
The tires were dirty, so we gave them a good scrubbing.
And here they are now…
Super easy and it’s a fabulous Climb and Slide area for the Enchanted Forest!
I love receiving your questions, comments and photos of your play spaces! Keep them coming and please share my blog on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest! ❤️
Right Brained Mom 
Anonymous
is your enchanted forest just a family project that you are sharing your ideas with the public, or is it something you’re making open to the public to visit?
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rightbrainedmom
I’m not sure yet. I’d love to share it with others, I’d just have to figure out how to do that.
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Brittney
Love this 🙂 I love following the progress of your enchanted forest. Way to mom!
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rightbrainedmom
Thank you so much! 💕
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Melinda
Wow! They are adorable. I LOVE repurposing junk!!
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rightbrainedmom
Right?! So rewarding!! And, thank you!
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Valerie Ashton
My name is Valerie Ashton I am the reclaim artist at HSAD I have a pile of stuff from the Dysart landfill you may be interested in. I need to clear out my studio this week if you want to look at what I’ve got let me know
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rightbrainedmom
Yes! That would be fabulous! Should I look you up in the phone book? Thank you 🙂
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Audrey
Any chance you can tell me what you used to paint the tires?
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rightbrainedmom
Hi Audrey!
I used spray paint 🙂
Make sure to wash and dry the tires first!
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