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Find out all about everything rustic - whether it's thrifty treasures gleaned from thrift store finds, or hand made crafts from natural materials in the hedgerows and roadsides; salvaged art, garden crafts, tutorials and more.
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May 19, 2013
How to Make Twig Handled Hypertufa Baskets - a tutorial
A Tuturial on How to Make Twig Handled Hypertufa Baskets; unique garden crafts to display hardy succulents and tiny sweet alpine plants; get started now...
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May 10, 2013
Barb Wire Crafts - The Devils Hatband transformed into western country crafts
Using Barbed Wire in Crafts makes for a unique and unusual western country look; barbed wire balls, angels, wreaths & other rustic crafts
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May 01, 2013
Twig Fan Trellis; classic plant support with a rustic twist
Create a Twig Fan Trellis; a classic design, reinvented with a rustic twist for a unique and unusual garden focal point; create lots of these using the easy instructions
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May 01, 2013
How to Make Hypertufa; tips & techniques for this unique garden craft
How to Make Hypertufa; join in the fun and learn how to make this unique garden craft; use these instructions to make troughs, pinch pots and many more great hypertufa projects
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May 01, 2013
Build a Potting Bench - find out how here, and get free plans
Build a Potting Bench with these free plans and enjoy your rustic work area for years to come; barnboard, twigs and some easy techniques will get you started; where you take it from there is up to you
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Apr 30, 2013
Hypertufa Molds; almost anything can be used to make a unique hypertufa creation
Hypertufa Molds can be as simple as a piece of drycleaners poly film, or as complex as a salvaged basket; each type of mold needs a different technique
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Apr 29, 2013
Rustic Twig Gate - my dream gate come true
Building my Rustic Twig Gate to keep the deer out of my garden was a long time in the planning stages; it has finally come to fruition
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Apr 26, 2013
Twig Craft Tools; the most important things to include in your toolkit
The most important Twig Craft Tools for your toolkit; learn what makes a good tool to include for the best success in building rustic crafts
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Apr 25, 2013
Rustic Blue Paint; evocative and primitive painting
Rustic Blue Paint evokes the old days, vintage, and antiques; learn how to mix the right color for your rustic crafts
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Apr 20, 2013
Rustic Wooden Boxes; barnboard, driftwood and twigs
Rustic Wooden Boxes range from something salvaged, refurbished and embellished, to your own constructions made from barnboards or driftwood...
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Apr 19, 2013
Making Metal Look Old - patina, tarnish and rust
Making Metal Look Old; techniques and tips for artificially aging metal for rustic garden crafts; learn about patina, verdigris and how to make tin look aged
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Apr 19, 2013
Verdigris on Copper and Brass; the most valuable patina
Verdigris is the lovely pale green or blue color that copper and brass turn; age and weathering of copper roofs, brass statues and other metals gives them a valuable patina
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Apr 18, 2013
Sewing Machine Cabinet; another rustic paint project
This old sewing machine needs a Sewing Machine Cabinet; nothing available, so I upcycled a salvaged one into a spectacular piece of furniture
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Apr 18, 2013
Log Cabin Basket; twigs & roots are a great combination
Create a Log Cabin Basket out of interesting twigs and roots; great for planting trailing annuals, moss or succulents
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Apr 16, 2013
Hypertufa Projects - playing with mud
Building Hypertufa Projects is a great way to fill your garden with unique rustic garden crafts
Apr 11, 2013
Elmers Glue Paint Crackling; how to paint rustic look
Elmers Glue Paint Crackling; my project on using this cheap (er, economical) method of creating that rustic look on everyday items for your home and garden
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Apr 05, 2013
Barnboard Crafts - weathered silvered and distressed barn boards
Barnboard Crafts; weathered, distressed barn boards salvaged for garden crafts; the more beaten up the better, and a silvery patina just makes them that much more special
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Apr 05, 2013
My Cabin in the Woods - paradise in a sustainable package
Is a Rustic Cabin in the Woods in your destiny? Share in the adventure while we plan and build our little paradise
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Apr 05, 2013
Antique Glass Insulators - collectible, vintage glass
Collectible Antique Glass Insulators have been around for ages; they grow in value every year
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Apr 03, 2013
Hypertufa Hands
Well, these are a funny little project - hypertufa hands made from (what else?) surgical gloves and your favorite hypertufa or soil cement mix. I tried
Apr 03, 2013
Weathering and Distressing Techniques - make wood look old
Use the Weathering and Distressing Techniques to age and weather your wood garden crafts; make wood look old by special painting methods; the patina of aged wood is hard to fake
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Apr 03, 2013
How to Make Hypertufa Look Old; weathering and aging techniques
How to Make Hypertufa Look Old; join in the fun and learn how to make this unique garden craft look aged and weathered
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Apr 03, 2013
Popes Pots Hypertufa; an article by Deb Pope about her hypertufa creations
Popes Pots Hypertufa; an article by Deb Pope about her hypertufa creations; troughs, containers and pots all made from that magical mix of concrete, peat moss and perlite
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Apr 03, 2013
Curing Hypertufa; a crucial step for increasing the life of your project
Curing Hypertufa correctly will give your project a better chance of surviving frost, rough handling and other abuse; learn some tips and techniques to properly cure your rustic project
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Apr 03, 2013
Rural Living - ah, the country life!
Living in the Country and learning to be self sufficient, and how to enjoy nature is what Rural Living is all about
Apr 03, 2013
Mandala Coloring Pages - unique hand drawn designs for crafts
Buy this collection of Mandala Coloring Pages for wood burning, embroidery and many more crafts
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Apr 03, 2013
Rustic Garden Structures; what will your next project be?
Making Rustic Garden Structures gives a charming ambiance to your garden; use branches and twigs, rustic salvage and upcycle them into unique and unusual garden projects
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Apr 03, 2013
Rustic Garden Sheds - from the funky to the sublime
Rustic Garden Sheds are the perfect accessory to your garden; not only a functional place to keep your tools, but a well appointed sanctuary for the gardener
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Apr 03, 2013
The Rustic Lifestyle - Frugality, Country Wisdom, Rustic Skills
The Rustic Lifestyle is more than just a dream; even in urban centers you can have the mindset of a simpler life
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Apr 03, 2013
Strange Artifacts can be found all around us
What Strange Artifacts have you come across in your travels; whether they are found in basements, attics, old barns, ask about them here.
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Apr 03, 2013
Rustic Twig Fences; build your own primitive & charming fence
Rustic Twig Fences add so much charm and character to your garden; create yours out of branches and twigs salvaged from pruning orchards or street trees
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Apr 03, 2013
Twig Crafts - primitive, natural art made with branches and twigs
Making Twig Crafts uses some of natures most unique and unusual materials for making primitive and country style furnishings and garden focal points.
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Apr 03, 2013
Rain Chains; lovely garden accents for your rainwater harvesting system
Rain Chains make a statement about your garden; show you care about every aspect of your landscape by beautifying your rainwater harvesting system too.
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Apr 02, 2013
Mason Bee Houses; a simple way to attract these pollinators to your garden
Buiding Mason Bee Houses is fun and easy, and gives these busy little pollinators a safe place to raise their families while they pollinate your fruit trees and other garden plants
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Apr 01, 2013
Garden Sign Sayings - funny quotes, whimsical sayings
Here's where you can find Garden Sign Sayings for your rustic garden signs; contribute your own to the growing list...
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Apr 01, 2013
Patio Blocks - make your own soil cement diy pavers
Make your own Patio Blocks out of soil cement using this innovative method; create a unique garden focal point to add character to your landscape
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Apr 01, 2013
Painting the Camouflage Table - rustic paint techniques for old furniture
Painting the Camouflage Table was so much fun; take one table that doesn't suit your style, add paint in imaginative rustic techniques; love it
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Mar 31, 2013
Easy Rustic Projects - crafts for the less crafty
Easy Rustic Projects for the less crafty; you will not need special tools, intense training or expensive materials for these rustic garden crafts
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Mar 31, 2013
Rustic Garden Signs - funny quotes, whimsical sayings to embellish your garden
Paint your Rustic Garden Signs with funny quotes and whimsical sayings to embellish your rustic garden
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Mar 31, 2013
Rustic Crafts E-Course - learn how to make your own garden art
Immerse yourself in my Rustic Crafts E-Course, and learn how to make unique and unusual garden art and upcycle found objects to create funky accents
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Mar 23, 2013
Twig Craft Techniques; how to make rustic twig crafts with some simple skills
Learn some Twig Craft Techniques and simple skills; rustic crafts are easy and fun to do with a few basic methods; no rocket scientists need apply
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Mar 16, 2013
Rustic Paint Techniques - for aged and weatherbeaten charm
Rustic Paint Techniques to age and weather your rustic crafts for a weatherbeaten appearance
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Mar 16, 2013
Rustic Crafts - recycling, salvaging & making unique garden art
Find your favorite Rustic Craft; salvaged, recycled and unique trash to treasure garden art; using twigs, driftwood and other natural materials for benches, twig furniture
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Mar 16, 2013
Garden Crafts - embellish your rustic garden with whimsy, charm & character
Garden Crafts made from trash recycled into treasure, thrift store finds and rustic art embellish your rustic garden with whimsy, charm and character
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Mar 13, 2013
dead wood for sculptures
I encounter a lot of tree trunks and dead wood on my property that I would love to use for sculpture/furniture making. How do I dry it out and for how
Mar 10, 2013
What is the correct curing time for hypertufa pots and statues?
I have heard any where from 1 week to months. My husband and I just started doing projects with hypertufa. We really enjoy playing in the mud creating
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Mar 07, 2013
Rustic Country Garden Decor - add charm & character with salvaged garden crafts
Add charm and character to your Rustic Country Garden Decor with garden crafts and rustic salvage
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Mar 02, 2013
Best Twigs for Crafts - choose the right species of tree for your crafts
Choose the Best Twigs for Crafts from the many different kinds of tree species in your landscape, garden or in your neighborhood; learn how to recognize them
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Mar 02, 2013
Pot-Pourri - fragrant flowers, scented oils displayed in a rustic container
Make your own Pot-Pourri gifts for your rustic loving friends and relatives
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