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How to Make Garden Art Flowers from Dishes

Published on October 2, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Materials for making dish flowers.

Use these step-by-step instructions to turn old glass dishes and plates into beautiful garden art flowers. We have included tips for drilling holes in plates to provide more options for assembling … [Read more...]

Paint a Daisy (Beginner Tutorial Using Acrylics)

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Painting a daisy on a small canvas.

This simple tutorial for painting a daisy is from the book Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 More Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson. With a basic paint kit, brushes and a small canvas you master … [Read more...]

7 DIY Garden Art Flower Tutorials

Published on May 23, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY garden art flowers.

These thrifty DIY tutorials share a variety of ways to create garden art flowers to decorate your outdoor space. Each project uses repurposed items from around the house and offers a one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]

How to Make Mini Pickle Dish Garden Art Flowers

Published on May 5, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mini decorative glass garden art flowers.

With some clear serving plates, mini vases, and craft paints you can create these sweet garden art flowers. You can find everything you need at a dollar store, thrift shop, or stuffed in the back … [Read more...]

How to Make Giant Garden Art Alliums

Published on August 9, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art allium flowers.

This step-by-step tutorial shares how to make giant garden art alliums—a beautiful, repurposed, decorative flower project for your outdoor space. You can also make giant coneflowers … [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...]

DIY Upcycled Garden Art Flowers (Daisies)

Published on July 24, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art daisies made from old stove elements.

These easy garden art flowers (daisies) are made from parts found at thrift shops and dollar stores. It is a good inexpensive modern-style beginner project for those who love recycled or upcycled DIY … [Read more...]

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