All Rustic Blog

May 13, Mandala Coloring Pages - mandala designs for coloring, painting and crafts

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:30:40 -0400

Use these Mandala Coloring Pages as gifts, for decoupage, wood burning patterns and more

May 11, Garden Sign Sayings - funny quotes for your rustic garden signs

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:36:24 -0400

Do you like funny garden sign sayings to direct visitors, as plant labels, or just for a giggle?

May 8, Antique Glass Bottles - collectible, vintage glass

Tue, 8 May 2012 09:41:45 -0400

Finding Antique Glass Bottles is easier than you think; most people don't know what the value of vintage glass is, so grab it

Apr 29, The Barter System

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:24:01 -0400

This system of trading currency for things we need is somewhat ridiculous. The cash that we carry around actually has no value of its own; it’s simply

Apr 28, Puzzling Goings on in Google Land

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:35:15 -0400

Are you have issues recently searching for your favorite sites on the internet, and coming up empty? You're not alone. Search Engines, such as Google, serve up the sites you need for amusement, entertainment and information, but right at the moment, their latest release of a new algorithm has turned it all upside down. Stay in touch by signing up for the Hillbilly Lifestyle Newsletter, with links to some of the interesting pages from the website, and access to some really unique clipart, exclusively for subscribers to the newsletter. Don't miss out, sign up today! See you soon, down at the holler!

Apr 26, Making Metal Look Old - create your own patina, verdigris or distressing

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:19:44 -0400

Learn all about making metal look old; patina, verdigris, distressing, rust or oxidization

Apr 22, Wooden door

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:14:44 -0400

Wooden Rustic Door; Used a variety of found scrap wood including old broom handles, the door or wooden hanging is approx. 50 x 79 x 3 . .....patrick trotter

Apr 21, Rural Living - My Life in the Country

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:09:26 -0400

I'm a big fan of country living - the peace, the quiet, the tranquility - no neighbors close by, birds singing. I would love to share it with you - if you have a rural living dream, why not share with me?

Apr 18, Build A Potting Bench - rustic potting bench plans

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:41:27 -0400

Build a potting bench from barnboard, twigs or reclaimed lumber from these free potting bench plans

Apr 13, Amelanchier Twigs - fine grained hard wood for tough twiggy projects

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:22:53 -0400

Use Amelanchier twigs from the common yet beautiful Saskatoon berry for many crafts

Apr 5, North Woods WalkAbout

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:16:56 -0400

I used to do timber stand exams in the Superior National Forest (Minnesota) and have seen some really wonderful sights in the boreal woodland of the

Apr 3, I am the 4-H leader of our homeschool group of kids in West Virginia.

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:45:51 -0400

We are the hillbilly homeschoolers 4-H club. We need a logo and a banner and I have been a big fan of yours for a while. I would LOVE for you to help

Mar 24, Hypertufa Pinch Pots - unique containers for hardy succulents or alpine plants

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:39:56 -0400

Making tiny hypertufa pinch pots to display your special collection of hardy succulents, alpine plants or even moss is fun and easy

Mar 15, Hypertufa Hands

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:01:07 -0400

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

Mar 13, Bird House, wind chime

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:53:52 -0400

I went to an old salvage place and found this very unusual piece of something. The guy said it was used in a brewery, yet when I bought it they put

Mar 11, Hillbilly Dresses

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:57:05 -0400

For survival in the old days, every scrap of fabric was turned, remade, cut into patches for quilts, and finally, made into rags for stuffing into cracks,

Mar 3, In the Heart of Tennessee

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:23:58 -0500

I can help in whatever you are searching for in the Middle Tennessee area. Just tell me your wants and needs. I'll see what I can do. Woman of Many Sticks

Feb 28, Fill that Woodshed!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:33:02 -0500

Heating your house with wood can be difficult. First you have to get Cletis to go up in the bush with his 4x4 pickup truck and maybe take just a couple

Feb 28, The Goat Fence

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:32:08 -0500

I had to build a fence yesterday. The goats kept climbing up on the chicken house roof, and scared the bejesus out of the hens. I took some willer

Feb 28, The Country Chicken Farmer

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:47:42 -0500

My neighbor has offered to trade me for some chicks which he’s hatching out in his two incubators which hold 60 eggs. His hens are part barred rock or

Feb 28, Rural Living - ahh, the country life!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:59:51 -0500

Rural Living is more than just living in the country; it is an appreciation of all the rhythms and cycles of nature and wildlife

Feb 15, Antler Crafts - rustic home décor, antler chandeliers, lamps

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:36:08 -0500

Antler crafts are an imaginative way to use found antlers on wildcrafting expeditions; a gift from nature.

Feb 3, Crackle Paint Technique - weathering, distressing and antiquing your crafts

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:05:03 -0500

Crackle paint techniques emulate the weathering, distressing that happens naturally and add an antique look to your crafts

Feb 3, Rebar for Crafts - a useful and versatile material

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:57:53 -0500

Using rebar for crafts is an exercise at thinking outside the box; this versatile and useful material can make your crafting life a lot easier

Feb 3, Rustic Paint Techniques - ways to make your rustic crafts look aged & weathered

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:47:06 -0500

Use rustic paint techniques to artificially age and weather your rustic arts and crafts

Feb 3, Hillbilly Clipart - rustic clipart of country shacks, line drawings

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:32:53 -0500

Join in the fun and have access to my unique Hillbilly Clipart collection...

Feb 3, Wildcrafting - an alternate lifestyle - gleaning, collecting & harvesting

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:24:50 -0500

The alternate lifestyle of wildcrafting is a soul satisfying way to make a bit of extra income as well as enriching your life

Feb 3, Strange Artifacts - weird implements, tools, and what nots

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:17:02 -0500

You most likely have some strange artifacts in your garage or basement; post a picture and find out what on earth it is

Jan 28, Twig Crafts

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:16:42 -0500

Twigs gleaned from roadsides, salvaged from the chipper or the arborist are a great material to make rustic garden furniture with.

Jan 28, Rustic Garden Sheds

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:16:42 -0500

What does your favorite shed look like? Imagine a rustic weathered beauty, or a whimsical chalet, or a completely unique green roofed shack.

Jan 23, Splitting Twigs

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:25 -0500

I've been making some trellises for my garden, but I'm having problems with the twigs splitting when I try to nail them. What am I doing wrong? I'm using

Jan 17, Really Rustic & Weatherbeaten Hand Drawn Sheds

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:22:32 -0500

I've been having fun with drawing my own little funky garden sheds. I like to see how many unique and different designs I can come up with - some have

Jan 17, Rustic Garden Sheds - from the funky to the sublime

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:04:13 -0500

Rustic Garden Sheds can be funky, quaint or elegantly weathered, aging gracefully

Jan 12, Vintage Windows - making window crafts from old repurposed windows

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:13:13 -0500

Use your vintage windows to make into crafts for your garden

Jan 12, Garden Totems - using your thrift store finds to make garden art

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:04:42 -0500

Making thrift store finds into garden totems gives recycled dishes and plates a new purpose in life

Jan 12, Driftwood Crafts - mother natures supply house at the beach

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:02:31 -0500

Driftwood crafts made from the bounty that you will find while beachcombing will add that special touch to your garden decor

Jan 4, Driftwood weathering

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:17:51 -0500

Can you tell me about collecting and using roots? I am originally from Vancouver and am now living in Montreal I would like to create an art show with

Jan 4, Ask The Artisan - the Woman of Many Sticks is in

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:00:27 -0500

Ask the Artisan your question about rustic crafts; the Woman of Many Sticks is in...

Jan 2, Hypertufa Projects - all about what & how to make with hypertufa

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:59:44 -0500

Hypertufa projects add an air of antiquity and age to your garden

Jan 2, Hypertufa Orb - handbuilt globe, ball or sphere

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:51:28 -0500

Make a Hypertufa Orb for a unique rustic garden accent

Dec 31, Antique Canning Jars - mason jars, pickle and preserve jars

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:32:20 -0500

Antique Canning Jars provide interesting clues to our past; canning and preserving food for the winter

Dec 31, Twig Craft Techniques - how to make rustic twig crafts - methods & madness

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:26:55 -0500

Use these twig craft techniques to build your rustic twig crafts

Dec 29, Barnboard Crafts - weathered, distressed barn boards salvaged for art

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:41:51 -0500

Barnboard crafts made from weathered and distressed barnboards salvaged for your art

Dec 29, Rustic Garden Signs - how to make your handpainted barnboard signs

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:37:51 -0500

Paint yourself some rustic garden signs with weathered barnboards

Dec 29, Rustic Crafts - recycling, salvaging and making unique art

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:25:33 -0500

Rustic crafts have become mainstream. With the interest in saving the environment, people all around the globe have also become fascinated with using natural materials and found items

Dec 26, Garden Fence Designs - choose the perfect style for your garden

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:42:24 -0500

Choose the right Garden Fence Designs and create your garden ambiance

Dec 26, Wood Fence Designs - historical or modern

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:33:30 -0500

Choose the Wood Fence Designs that complement and enhance your garden style

Dec 26, Grapevine Wreaths - not just a seasonal decoration

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:24:06 -0500

Make your own Grapevine Wreaths for door decorations, rustic wall decor or gifts

Dec 25, Rustic Twig Fences - build your twiggy enclosure

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:10:47 -0500

Building rustic twig fences for enclosing your garden or simply to define the perimeter adds character and charm

Dec 23, Fruit Wood Tool Handles - amazingly strong and fine grained wood

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:06:01 -0500

Using a strong fine grained wood for making fruit wood tool handles is an age old tradition

Dec 23, Coppice - willows & other shrubs respond to pruning with an abundance of twigs

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:58:47 -0500

Willows and many other shrubs respond to the coppice procedure with an abundance of healthy vigorous twigs