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How to Make Sparkling Ice Suncatchers (Winter Garden Bling)

Published on December 4, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ice suncatchers made from water and fruit.

Brighten winter days with these easy homemade ice suncatchers. Made in your freezer, they’re bird-friendly and bring a welcome pop of color to the garden. For more ideas also see Naturally Crafty: … [Read more...]

20 Handcrafted Project Ideas for Hibernating Creatives

Published on October 2, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creative projects including shadow box, watercolor painting, nature crafts, and stone painting.

Winter is the perfect time to explore creative projects you’ve always wanted to try—sewing, painting, upcycling, and more, all on a thrifty budget. If you enjoy creative hacks, you'll also like … [Read more...]

Make a Garden Shadow Box With Miniature Keepsakes

Published on April 8, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden shadow box with garden photo and miniatures.

Turn a garden photo and keepsakes into a delightful 3-D display with this shadow box tutorial. It's a fun way to preserve garden memories and create something beautiful to display indoors. If you … [Read more...]

14 Owl-Inspired Garden Art & Craft Ideas

Published on May 13, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden art owl decorations.

If you love owls like so many of us do, these owl-inspired garden art and craft ideas are for you. Find the owl décor that suits your garden or get some recycled materials and craft up something … [Read more...]

DIY Owl Wreath Craft (Using Recycled Materials)

Published on May 13, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Owl wreath made from recycled materials.

Make this one-of-a-kind owl wreath from household castoffs like a grapevine wreath and canning jar lids for unique garden art. Love owls? There are 14 Owl-Inspired Garden Art & Craft Ideas … [Read more...]

Crafting Beeswax Bowls with Pressed Flowers: Step-by-Step Guide

Published on February 15, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beeswax candle bowls decorated with pressed flowers.

These DIY bowls are made from pure beeswax and decorated with pressed flowers. Add votive candles for beautiful, glowing luminaries. For more projects, see 6 Creative & Practical Beeswax … [Read more...]

Naturally Crafty: Stuff to Make From and For the Garden

Published on December 29, 2020Last updated June 8, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creative projects made from natural materials including gift tags and holiday decor.

If you like your garden art on the wild side, Naturally Crafty may be for you. This new ebook features ideas for making stuff from and for your garden using branches, flowers, and other … [Read more...]

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