Here’s a creative way to use outdated floppy disks, create a tech garden!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
Wooden Spoon Garden Markers
I know it’s a wee bit late in the season for garden projects, but I didn’t want to close out summer without sharing this with you. In fact, if you plan to grow anything indoors during the cold season, this … Read the rest
Cork on a Fork Plant Markers
How fun are these quirky little plant markers from the blog Artsy VaVa? The letters are burned into the corks, so they won’t wash off in the rain, and the twine is pretty forgiving to rain. Very creative and smile … Read the rest
Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones
Garden season is in full swing, so it’s definitely not too late for some outdoor creativity. You’re going to need some concrete, a few plastic containers, and some leaves. The results are fun, permanent and totally weatherproof. Head over to … Read the rest
Seed Packet Garden Sign
Vintage seed packets give this cheerful garden sign its pretty look and feel. This project has been around for a few years, but I felt it was time for another look! Get the how to so you can make your … Read the rest
Talking Plant Markers
I have to admit, this project made me smile. Using the little speech bubbles for plant markers is so cute, I just can’t stand it! “Hello, I’m Dill” and “Cherry Tomato Here” are among the greetings you’ll get from your … Read the rest
7 Really Cool Wind Chime Ideas
I was out looking for wind chime craft ideas and found some really cool ones whilst searching. The one using the old biscuit cutters is so fun, I have some of those cutters myself! Some have tutorials, some do not, … Read the rest
Wooden Spoon Garden Stakes
I have been venturing out in the garden arena more and more each year. This year it’s peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers along with all my herbs. If I can muster it, I’ll add more vegetables to the garden next year. … Read the rest