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How to Make Giant Garden Art Coneflowers (DIY Tutorial)

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

Mini moss garden.

This beautiful miniature moss bonsai in a teacup is a simple afternoon project you can enjoy indoors any time of year. Itโ€™s from the book Miniature Moss Gardens and includes full step-by-step … [Read more...]

How to Make a Repurposed Garden Chandelier

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

Miniature optical illusion fairy garden door

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 โ™› 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...]

How to Paint an Owl on Rocks or Stones

Published on January 13, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Owls painted on stones.

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to hand paint owls on stones. Includes recommended materials for best results. Also, see How to Paint a Stone Art Bird and more tips on stone … [Read more...]

How to Make a Floating Pond Planter

Published on October 7, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Floating pond planter.

Homemade floating pond planters or mini islands are a lovely way to add seasonal pops of colorful flowers to your garden pond. You can also use them to sail garden art or candles on a summer evening. … [Read more...]

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