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Garden Art Projects

Dress Up a Fence with Faux Windows and Doors

Published on July 22, 2015Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Faux doors and windows on garden fence.

Bring creativity to your garden by adding faux doors and windows. This unusual project livens up a plain fence and adds charm to your outdoor space. Iโ€™ve posted a lot of different garden art ideas … [Read more...]

Turn a Real Bed Frame Into a Flower Garden Bed

Published on July 20, 2015Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bed frame in a flower garden.

Turn an old metal bed frame into a garden feature! This gardener repurposed a headboard and footboard to design a unique flower and vegetable bed. If you want regular garden beds, this has … [Read more...]

Golf Ball Crafts: Ladybugs, Bees, Frogs, & Birds

Published on March 2, 2014Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Cute little toys made from golf balls.

This recycled craft project uses old golf balls to create adorable garden bugs. Itโ€™s a project suitable for adults with some assistance from kids. Most of my projects use second-hand … [Read more...]

DIY Rustic Garden Sign With Rope Lettering

Published on December 10, 2013Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for creating a rustic garden sign.

Grab an old boardโ€”the more rustic, the betterโ€”and make yourself a thrifty, one-of-a-kind sign for your garden. This one has rope lettering for extra charm. For more, also see favorite garden … [Read more...]

DIY Earth-Wise Owls Recycled Craft Project

Published on October 17, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Making earth wise owls from corrugated cardboard.

This DIY owl craft project is made from recycled cardboard and a kitchen spoon. Use items from your recycle bin and create your own little owl family. You can also make owls and penguins … [Read more...]

12 Creative and Frugal DIY Garden Projects Under $20

Published on July 24, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creative garden projects.

These 12 garden art projects can be made for under $20. Using recycled items, they are low-cost and most are ready in one afternoon. If you like projects like this, also see Creative Garden Art … [Read more...]

How to Make Tin Can Garden Art Robots

Published on July 12, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art robots.

Turn empty food cans into sweet garden art robots and pets with these ideas. It's a favorite old-fashioned garden junk project. And why not make a rubber boot dog to go with it? Make a … [Read more...]

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