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14 Essential Garden Art-Making Tools & Supplies

Published on August 3, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for making garden art.

Making garden art is a lot easier when you have the essential tools and supplies on hand. Have a look at my favorites and how they are used for creating a variety of creative and useful … [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...]

Turn Old Watering Cans Into Garden Art With Faux Water Sprays

Published on April 27, 2018Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watering can garden art.

This tutorial shows how to turn an old watering can into decorative garden art. With supplies like wire, marbles, lamp crystals, and beads, create the effect of water pouring out. Also see … [Read more...]

Create a Mini Container Pond with Water Plants & Fountain

Published on April 20, 2018Last updated October 11, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mini patio water garden with faucet and water lily.

Create a small pond in a container for your patio, deck, or porch. These water features are perfect for growing aquatic plants and running a small fountain. This is part of series on creating … [Read more...]

20 Ideas to Turn Old Tools into Garden Art

Published on February 21, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art made from repurposed tools.

Have a look at all the ways old tools, scrap metal, and metal parts can be transformed into unique garden art. From quirky birds to bike gear trellis, there are countless ways to let rusty parts live … [Read more...]

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...]

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