I recall when I was around 12 I wanted to plant some herbs in my brothers old gym shoes. My parents looked at me with those “Oh you’re so creative but weird” eyes. Perhaps it was the fact they were … Read the rest
Yard Art – Crystal Mushrooms
Finally something to do with all that assorted Crystal you got for your wedding day, you know the ones you put into the back of the cupboard cause they were TOO special to actual use. Image source is Arslibrarium
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Ombre Garden Markers
Each year I get better and better at gardening. I don’t have a full fledged garden flagged off in my yard, but I do have some tomatoes in containers, a huge planter full of many different herbs, and a few … Read the rest
Soup Can Caddy for Your Picnic Table
Memorial Day, while not the official first day of summer, marks the opening of theme parks, campgrounds, and tons of other summertime activities and attractions. It’s also one of the biggest picnic days of the year. No doubt there will … Read the rest
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
Spring is finally here, and the Midwest is shedding its cold, snowy blanket. The tulips are starting to peek through the soil and the snow has finally melted away. As we look forward to the warmer months ahead, it’s natural … Read the rest
13 Planter Ideas for Your Container Garden
People use planters for many reasons: container gardening, indoor plants, kitchen herb gardens and even for decorative purposes. No matter what your reason for wanting or needing a container for your vegetables, herbs or plants, here are several ways to … Read the rest
Bird Feeder from Dishes
I can’t help it, my brain is stuck is spring mode. It doesn’t matter that there’s snow on the ground, or that it snowed for the last 4 days here. I can’t get my mind off of spring. I have … Read the rest
Floppy Disk Planters
Here’s a creative way to use outdated floppy disks, create a tech garden! These would make fun gifts too, and the succulent idea is a great one for those with a less than green thumb. Get the tutorial here — … Read the rest
Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs
Whether it’s crafts or organizing, feeding your pets or making Kool-Aid, there are plenty of ways to reuse milk jugs. So before you send them to the recycle bin, check out Home Made Simple for a bunch of great ideas … Read the rest
Indoor Dish Garden
Hit the thrift store lately? Or maybe you have a bunch of mismatched dishes you aren’t sure what to do with. Create a dish garden in your home, a fun element that’s bursting with life. Get the instructions here — … Read the rest
A Different Kind of Pumpkin
Are you looking for something a little different this year to dress up your holiday table? This non-traditional but very beautiful pumpkin is dressed up with a dainty bird and pretty flowers. Head over to Carolyn’s Homework to read more … Read the rest
How to Crackle Over Patterned Paper
It’s a bit late in the season to be worrying about flower pot designs, but it’s actually the technique that I wanted to show you here. There’s a new product on the market that allows you to create a crackled … Read the rest
Book Page and Burlap Pots
Old book pages and burlap make for a great combination on these plant pots. I’ve never been much of an indoor plant person, I always forget about them. But if you’re not a plant killer like me, why not dress … Read the rest
Wood Burning a Birdhouse
Wood burning! I remember my older brother making all sorts of things with his wood burning kit when I was a little girl. It’s a very cool way to add some character to a very plain canvas, such as this … Read the rest
Fabric Birdhouses
Can you tell I’m cleaning out the summer project files? Here’s another one I wanted to make sure you saw before fall hits. After all, these birdhouses use Outdoor Mod Podge, so they should be safe for autumn as well. … Read the rest