Repurposed . . . . bowling balls?  Yes!

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You don't find them at flea markets or thrift shops very

often but if you run across an old bowling ball, grab it!

Bowling balls make excellent garden globes.

Toy creatures purchased at a Dollar Store were

glued to a bowling ball then spray painted.

Larger toy lizards were glued to this ball and it was mounted

on the base of an old floor lamp before being spray painted.

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Covered in pennies, this bowling ball sits on a silver
plated chafing dish stand that was found at a flea market.

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This globe of pennies has developed a lovely patina.

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Adorable bowling ball lady bugs!

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The finger holes of this bowling ball were

used as the mouth and eyes of the bug.

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This beautiful mosaic bowling ball is mounted
on a lamp base.

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Wow - that's a lot of work with such tiny tiles, truly a work of art.

A bowling ball and the base of a bird

bath were covered in mosaic tiles: 

Charming!

This bowling ball 'totem' was created with
thrift shop glass vases and plates.

These garden people were created with broken pieces of china.

Baseball fans might like to have a tribute to their favorite team.

Garden gazing balls are easier to make than you might think:

Click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to

turn a bowling ball into a garden gazing ball.

If you're not interested in a bowling ball globe but would like
to add some color to your garden, look at this brilliant idea:

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A mosaic pattern was created with broken tiles glued to the top
of a cinder block!  Several of these would make a beautiful border.

(Maybe a fun project for the kids or grandkids
to keep little hands busy this Summer?!)

Thanks for stopping by on this Repurposeful
Monday.  It's just not the same without you!