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How to Get Featured in Home and Garden

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As you might imagine, the editors here at Craft Gossip receive a lot of suggestions for project features. While I would love to feature everything that is submitted to the Home & Garden channel, there’s only so much time in a day, AND only one of me! 🙂 However, I did want you to know that I do save the suggestions and go through them regularly.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get featured on Craft Gossip? Well, we’ve recently updated our submission guidelines and I invite you to read them here.

Things that I specifically look for in the Home & Garden channel are:

1) Good photographs – they don’t have to be professional, but natural light is always better than a flash and sharp, focused photos are a must. If your photos are blurred or washed out, even a great project can look bad. 🙁

2) Tutorials – I realize that not everyone posts tutorials, especially if you are in the business of selling your items. Tutorials are excellent, especially those with good step by step instructions and photos, but I also look for projects that will inspire others. So if you don’t post tutes, be sure you describe how you created your project in a way that will allow others to draw from your talents.

3) Unique ideas – I am always looking for creative inspiration. Chances are if you followed a tutorial from someone else I’ve already featured, I might not be inclined to feature yours. :-/ Nothing personal! But if I’ve already featured something, I’m on to the next thing. If you’ve made something you feel is unique, by all means submit it.

4)  Popular areas – Some of the most popular posts are crafts made for the kitchen, unique photo displays, furniture makeovers with a twist, and organizing projects. Wreaths are pretty popular too, especially when they are holiday or season specific. But don’t discount the other areas. Just check the side bar on the left and you’ll see the sections of the Home & Garden channel.

Because I have soooo many suggestions sitting in wait, I’ve decided to try and randomly grab one or two each day and feature them. I may use them in a round up or individually, but I will always post a comment on your blog letting you know when I do.

So watch for your project and be sure to share the Craft Gossip love with your readers when you are featured!

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Have you read?

Building with Nature: My Experience with Natural Birdhouses

If you’re someone who enjoys DIY woodworking projects and has a soft spot for garden wildlife, Natural Birdhouses by Maria and Amen Fisher is a must-read. I picked this book up recently and have been completely inspired by the earthy, sustainable approach it offers to building homes for birds, bats, and even beneficial bugs.

What really drew me in was the focus on using found wood and natural materials—think branches, logs, reclaimed boards, and other bits of nature you can often source from your own backyard or a nearby forest. Not only does this make the projects eco-friendly, but it also gives everything a beautiful, rustic feel that blends effortlessly into any garden or backyard setting.

The book includes 25 step-by-step projects, all clearly explained and illustrated, which makes it accessible for both beginner and seasoned crafters. Even if you don’t have a fully-equipped workshop, most of these can be tackled with just a few basic tools and a bit of patience.

I started with a simple birdhouse design, using some weathered fence boards I had stashed in the shed. The instructions were easy to follow, and I was surprised how quickly it came together. Within a couple of days of putting it out in the garden, a curious little sparrow showed up—talk about instant reward! I’ve since bookmarked the bat box project and one of the insect hotel builds for next weekend.

What I really love about this book is that it’s not just about crafting; it’s about encouraging wildlife and creating a more natural, welcoming habitat right in your own yard. It’s a great way to involve kids, too—mine were fascinated by the idea of building a bug hotel and couldn’t wait to help collect materials.

If you’re looking for nature-inspired DIY garden projects that not only look good but also serve a purpose, Natural Birdhouses is full of ideas that check all the boxes. It’s creative, environmentally conscious, and a great way to spend time outdoors while giving something back to the ecosystem.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone into sustainable gardening, backyard birdwatching, or rustic outdoor décor. Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear what you build!