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Make Your Garden Art Ladder Last Longer with Boots

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

Butterfly soda can charm.

Turn soda cans into decorative garden charms! This easy craft transforms the metal into punched tin butterflies, flowers, birds, and other creative shapes. Also see these recycled garden art … [Read more...]

How to Make Giant Garden Art Alliums

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

Homemade garden art allium flowers.

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

How to Make Rubber Boot Dogs

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

Dog sculpture made from rubber boots.

This recycled project shares tips for creating garden art dogs from repurposed rubber boots or wellies. It is inspired by UK artist David Kemp and his garden dogs made from old miner's boots. For … [Read more...]

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...]

How to Make Garden Art Daisies from Thrift Store Finds

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

Garden art daisies made from old stove elements.

Make these modern garden daisies from thrift store finds and dollar store parts. A great upcycled project for beginners who like simple, DIY crafts. For more DIY flower ideas, also see How to … [Read more...]

DIY Trash to Treasure Farmhouse Door Makeover

Published on June 5, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Old farmhouse door used as garden art.

Transform an old farmhouse door into garden art. I found this one on the roadside and, with a fresh paint color, some old garden tools, and hayrack of flowers, it's now a unique feature in the … [Read more...]

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