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14 Owl-Inspired Garden Art & Craft Ideas

Published on May 13, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art owl decorations.

If you love owls like so many of us do, these owl-inspired garden art and craft ideas are for you. Find the owl décor that suits your garden or get some recycled materials and craft up something … [Read more...]

Oh My Daisies! How To Transform Plain Shoes With Paint

Published on January 15, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Painting daisies on a pair of black shoes.

For this project we took a plain pair of shoes and transformed them into wearable art with a simple hand-painted floral design. You can also use these paints to turn worn-out shoes into quirky garden … [Read more...]

12 Creative Crafty Uses for Slow Cookers

Published on May 17, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Craft, garden, and art projects made using a slow cooker.

Got a crock pot you’re not using? Have a look at these non-food DIY ideas for slow cookers including a smart gardening tip, home improvement ideas, and beauty and craft projects. This is all … [Read more...]

How to Sew Grow Bags (Easy Pattern, Any Size)

Published on April 17, 2021Last updated October 11, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade grow bag planted with flowers.

Use these free instructions to sew your own fabric grow bags in any size (small, medium, large, and extra large) for your patio, balcony, or garden. Lightweight, inexpensive, and compact to store, … [Read more...]

Make a Papier-Mâché Bird (Beginner Tutorial)

Published on March 7, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Papier mache robin.

Use this step-by-step tutorial to create a papier-mâché bird—a folk-art inspired robin. This is a selection from the book, Art Makers: Papier-Mâché by Sarah Hand. For more creative projects also … [Read more...]

Creative Uses for Chalkboard Paint & Markers in the Garden

Published on March 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for creating chalkboard garden art and plant tags.

One container of chalkboard paint goes a long way and there are plenty of creative ways to use it for garden art, accessories, and decor including plant tags. If you're looking for a … [Read more...]

How to Make Luminary Candle Bowls (Beeswax Craft)

Published on February 15, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Beeswax candle bowls decorated with pressed flowers.

These DIY bowls are made from pure beeswax and decorated with pressed flowers to create beautiful votive candle holders or small flower pots. For more projects, see 6 Creative & Practical … [Read more...]

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