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Wood Spoon Garden Markers

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Do you want a fun but inexpensive way to make markers for your garden? Then learn how to create your own Wood Spoon Garden Markers! In this tutorial by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, you will learn how to turn those inexpensive wooden spoons into some adorable markers by using some acrylic paint and vinyl lettering. This project is easy to create and can be customized in a variety of ways. For instance, instead of vegetables, you could create markers for your herbs or flowers!

Do you know a little gardener? Check out these DIY Garden Kits, perfect for gift giving.

Looking for more garden marker ideas? Check these out on Etsy    Starting your garden from scratch? Check out these Seed starter pots and mini greenhouse to help your plants get the best start. I do not have a green thumb at all, in fact, I have been known to ruin a plastic plant (long story) but  I do love how calm and serene it can be working in a quiet garden.

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Garage Door Halloween Decorations

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.