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From Chairs to Bench

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From Chairs to BenchThis project totally caught my eye. I love it when people think outside the box. Instead of just redoing some old chairs, they were made into a fun and colorful bench that’s perfect for your front porch, deck or yard. … Read the rest

Spring Wheat Grass Wreath

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Spring Wheat Grass WreathLive plants on a wreath, what a fun idea! Very spring-ish indeed. Steph from The Silly Pearl sent this to me and I knew I had to share it, what a unique idea. 🙂 Head over to see exactly how … Read the rest

Mason Jar Frog Lids

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Mason Jar Frog LidsWith 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

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Recycled Cans: Hanging PlantersPretty 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

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Chandelier PlanterI 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 I’ll admit, I will probably never look at my outdated … Read the rest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

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Faux Chalkboard Herb PotsThis 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

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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

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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

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Crafts Using Leftover Egg ShellsNow 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

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Easter Chick WreathSometimes 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

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Steampunk Spring WreathSteampunk 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

Mushroom Terrariums

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Mushroom TerrariumsWhen 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