With spring here and flowers blooming, you’ll need a way to contain all those beautiful fresh cut flower. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a blushing bride’s special day, this project is simple and works great. Keep your flowers standing … Read the rest
Recycled Cans: Hanging Planters
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read the rest
DIY Chandelier Planter
I love stumbling across unique yet functional projects. This old chandelier turn planter is exactly that! For under $20 Renee dressed up this old beauty and put it to work. I’ll admit, I will probably never look at my outdated … Read the rest
Faux Chalkboard Herb Pots
This is a project that I made to celebrate spring and my love of herbs. I love to cook and use fresh herbs whenever I can, so having them growing in my kitchen is the ideal situation. Clay pots cam … Read the rest
Rhubarb Stepping Stones
Looking for a creative way to add rustic charm to your backyard or garden path? Rhubarb stepping stones are the perfect blend of nature and craft. Using just a few simple supplies—cement, a round mold like a shallow dish or … Read the rest
Build Your On Chicken Coop
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read the rest
Crafts Using Leftover Egg Shells
Now that Easter is here you’re undoubtedly going to have several colored egg shells gracing your compost bin. That’s certainly a great way to dispose of them, but before you ditch them all, check out some of these fun projects, … Read the rest
Easter Chick Wreath
Sometimes a post just makes you smile. This was one of those moments for me. We’ve seen lots of pretty wreaths filled with flowers, herbs, twigs and berries. We’ve seen lots of fun wreaths made from colored beans, marshmallows and … Read the rest
Steampunk Spring Wreath
Steampunk is a mixture of science fiction, horror, alternate history and fantasy. Often elements of the Victorian era are used when creating mixed media Steampunk projects. This wreath is a fun example of how you can put together something fun … Read the rest
32 Ideas to Decorate Your Garden
I don’t know about where you live, but in southeast Wisconsin the weather has been unseasonably warm. Beautiful in fact. I just went to Florida for a week to escape the cold and as it turns out, there was no … Read the rest
Mushroom Terrariums
When I first saw these I was just smitten. Aren’t they gorgeous? The tiny details and the whimsy! I mean really, how often do I get to use the word whimsy! I love this entire Flickr photostream from woolly fabulous … Read the rest
Love Arrow 14 Wreath for Valentine’s Day
Amy from Mod podge Rocks shares a fun tutorial for this great arrow wreath! She makes everything look so easy! Head over to Amy’s for the tutorial –> Valentine’s Day love arrow 14 wreath. – Mod Podge Rocks!.… Read the rest
Red Heart Wreath
Red crepe paper gives this vibrant wreath its color. Interchangeable accents make this a perfect wreath for several occasions, including Valentine’s Day, Christmas, the 4th of July and yes, Patriot’s Day. And if you are to our north, Canada Day … Read the rest
Valentine Rosette Heart for Your Door
Here’s something I made for Valentine’s Day from a sheet of Styrofoam, some Magikote and paint. Oh and the rosettes are made from paper lunch bags. I’ll show you how here –> Valentine Rosette Heart Door Decoration | Crafts by … Read the rest
Book Page Framed Love Wreath
Lucy took a wire coat hanger, some craft wire, book pages and some creativity to come up with this lovely detailed Valentine decoration. She tell you how she did it in case you’d like one for your door or mantle. … Read the rest