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Make Your Garden Art Ladder Last Longer with Boots

Published on January 31, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Rubber boots used to protect the wood legs of garden art ladder.

Want a way to make a wooden garden art ladder last for years? Put boots on it! With a pair of old rain boots and a fresh coat of exterior paint, it will carry on for several years to come. For more … [Read more...]

How to Make Soda Pop Can Charms

Published on October 30, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Butterfly soda can charm.

Turn soda pop cans into decorative charms! This simple craft uses the metal from pop cans to create punched tin butterflies, flowers, birds, and more. Also see these recycled garden art projects … [Read more...]

How to Make Giant Garden Art Coneflowers (DIY Tutorial)

Published on August 2, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Giant homemade garden art coneflower.

Create a giant, garden art coneflower (Echinacea) for your backyard using repurposed kitchen pans, paints, and glass gems with these step-by-step instructions. This is one of many DIY garden art … [Read more...]

Make a Miniature Moss Bonsai Garden

Published on April 19, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mini moss garden.

So many of you loved the best plants to use for miniature gardens ideas that I thought you would also enjoy this beautiful, miniature moss bonsai in a teacup. This project is from the book, … [Read more...]

How to Make a Repurposed Garden Chandelier

Published on April 7, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY upcycled garden art chandeliers.

Use this tutorial to make a garden chandelier using some old household items including a metal colander, marbles, and lamp crystals. It's an unwired chandelier that sparkles in sunlight. For more, … [Read more...]

How to Make a Magical Mini Fairy Garden Door

Published on February 6, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Create magical mini fairy doors to add a fun optical illusion to your little garden.

Create magical mini fairy doors to add a fun optical illusion to your tiny garden. This project is based on a full-size project I made for my garden: Optical Illusion Garden … [Read more...]

How to Make Hand-Painted Flower Pots

Published on January 27, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand painted flower pots.

With just a few simple art supplies, you can create charming hand-painted flower pots for your home or garden. To see more on this style of painting, check out The Art of Stone Painting for a … [Read more...]

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