http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-crafts-blog.html Rustic Crafts, salvaged art, thrifted treasures; it's All Rustic, All Day Long at the Blue Fox Farm Rustic Blog en-us rustic crafts Sun, 19 May 2013 22:13:05 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 22:13:05 -0400 bluefoxfarm.com http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/how-to-make-twig-handled-hypertufa-baskets.htmlafcc0799b041abbd735a15153d998063A Tuturial on How to Make Twig Handled Hypertufa Baskets; unique garden crafts to display hardy succulents and tiny sweet alpine plants; get started now... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:13:01 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/barb-wire-crafts.htmla884acf7d1bdad7a7df718d5d8bf1639Using Barbed Wire in Crafts makes for a unique and unusual western country look; barbed wire balls, angels, wreaths & other rustic crafts Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:29 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/twig-fan-trellis.html14384d446aa0035d7efa5cb387a6d744Create 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 Wed, 1 May 2013 13:26:21 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/how-to-make-hypertufa.htmlaf7ae4e4b7d3a85335a23e9a5f3617b0How 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 Wed, 1 May 2013 08:49:54 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/build-a-potting-bench.html8b047ec85782ba41c0a747b959569899Build 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 Wed, 1 May 2013 08:43:42 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/hypertufa-molds.htmlf47f701ff78829c13491ab7fc0d45aabHypertufa 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 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:21:56 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-twig-gate.html367ab8be372ea71d8096aab3f11ca866Building 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 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:37:42 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/twig-craft-tools.html15810ed7fad00af50df3273f4e1692bbThe most important Twig Craft Tools for your toolkit; learn what makes a good tool to include for the best success in building rustic crafts Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:54:39 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-blue-paint.htmld47d9db875591e5581331c2c5e6737c3Rustic Blue Paint evokes the old days, vintage, and antiques; learn how to mix the right color for your rustic crafts Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:51:48 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-wooden-boxes.html2802d4cff24631e9cb3f50f6cf150245Rustic Wooden Boxes range from something salvaged, refurbished and embellished, to your own constructions made from barnboards or driftwood... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:27:42 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/making-metal-look-old.html52a18f03e7c8fcd38b2b697a2359211dMaking 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:39:56 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/verdigris.htmlbb8d9fe7ac51df142144ad7cc960ec8fVerdigris 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:30:54 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/sewing-machine-cabinet.html658dbd6139250126e0ee5c4eb12d0ea3This old sewing machine needs a Sewing Machine Cabinet; nothing available, so I upcycled a salvaged one into a spectacular piece of furniture Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:19:23 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/log-cabin-basket.html9a220729011247b5d05aad5310444bf0Create a Log Cabin Basket out of interesting twigs and roots; great for planting trailing annuals, moss or succulents Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:40:54 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/hypertufa-projects.htmlc3e8eb8770ad84c2626047127e8fd81aBuilding Hypertufa Projects is a great way to fill your garden with unique rustic garden crafts Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:03:31 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/elmers-glue-paint-crackling.htmlca65e883b9ff4649df405de2f775e869Elmers 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 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:18:58 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/barnboard-crafts.htmlc29d7c17f3c5bc68abe85a689b6e64dfBarnboard 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 Fri, 5 Apr 2013 20:19:35 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/cabin-in-the-woods.html13e44bf45662394e8fe4645ba20090b9Is a Rustic Cabin in the Woods in your destiny? Share in the adventure while we plan and build our little paradise Fri, 5 Apr 2013 20:07:47 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/antique-glass-insulators.html14f48bc50a79e1f1d8acb6159f4923a6Collectible Antique Glass Insulators have been around for ages; they grow in value every year Fri, 5 Apr 2013 20:03:15 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/hypertufa-hands.html9dfe7820c6e3d50d3de1ce938a26e2f0Well, these are a funny little project - hypertufa hands made from (what else?) surgical gloves and your favorite hypertufa or soil cement mix. I tried Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:38:22 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/weathering-and-distressing-techniques.html13262fac6e306907765dfd5432035e29Use 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:11:59 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/how-to-make-hypertufa-look-old.html05c53d7239763a3fd3f3cc7133050828How to Make Hypertufa Look Old; join in the fun and learn how to make this unique garden craft look aged and weathered Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:03:55 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/popes-pots-hypertufa.html3f45b7257ac010f1fbdf44697ce95609Popes 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:57:57 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/curing-hypertufa.html659e76bea345ca1d1d9bd586e9bb6e93Curing 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:51:51 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rural-living.htmla376bcabcc7f0238375cf84ac0baf2b7Living in the Country and learning to be self sufficient, and how to enjoy nature is what Rural Living is all about Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:40:20 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/mandala-coloring-pages.html5c430add88294d4961454ea673d2dd91Buy this collection of Mandala Coloring Pages for wood burning, embroidery and many more crafts Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:34:18 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-garden-structures.html22ee0745677b7941f4db9659bed558c9Making 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:26:07 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-garden-sheds.html3f32dac996942309e3a0e907224e7edfRustic 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:18:32 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-lifestyle.htmlfd0abe6db8c0580f9464ec034ef3f8ecThe Rustic Lifestyle is more than just a dream; even in urban centers you can have the mindset of a simpler life Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:14:22 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/strange-artifacts.htmlf69de1b27c155f93e236a106a8f15275What Strange Artifacts have you come across in your travels; whether they are found in basements, attics, old barns, ask about them here. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:11:28 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-twig-fences.htmldf6f3c5a76ac2b96c6f47293e1c8f27aRustic 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 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:08:03 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/twig-crafts.htmlc3a699c93c729429c311de86a4b50da0Making Twig Crafts uses some of natures most unique and unusual materials for making primitive and country style furnishings and garden focal points. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:05:12 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rain-chains.html60028f117ff79c38684fa193759d607eRain Chains make a statement about your garden; show you care about every aspect of your landscape by beautifying your rainwater harvesting system too. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:58:55 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/mason-bee-houses.html5e8511109991627e56e10d18d7597bb3Buiding 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 Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:35:54 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/garden-sign-sayings.html8c5d4f91e5dc9fe31916b2e3309df956Here's where you can find Garden Sign Sayings for your rustic garden signs; contribute your own to the growing list... Mon, 1 Apr 2013 20:11:40 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/patio-blocks.html6cb3ee79ddc9201d0f736e2892eabc61Make your own Patio Blocks out of soil cement using this innovative method; create a unique garden focal point to add character to your landscape Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:43:36 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/painting-the-camouflage-table.html9befed8b834be6b5ce96cb945c9a8df7Painting the Camouflage Table was so much fun; take one table that doesn't suit your style, add paint in imaginative rustic techniques; love it Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:30:32 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/easy-rustic-projects.html690897447659da1a692c8128ce8b2f73Easy Rustic Projects for the less crafty; you will not need special tools, intense training or expensive materials for these rustic garden crafts Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:14:55 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-garden-signs.htmld1e9417fe8e4d916ffc95e152446169bPaint your Rustic Garden Signs with funny quotes and whimsical sayings to embellish your rustic garden Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:55:03 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-crafts-e-course.html2427d46b28e1d30af4faeade095df422Immerse 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 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:51:49 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/twig-craft-techniques.html8ef58855bd9ea2f95f2f381ee10a7fe4Learn 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 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:01:04 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-paint-techniques.html2bb06823ab98a8e2ebf1a54420e64b10Rustic Paint Techniques to age and weather your rustic crafts for a weatherbeaten appearance Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:00:52 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-crafts.html273db14fb5d3f2193f19ccbdb973f2ceFind your favorite Rustic Craft; salvaged, recycled and unique trash to treasure garden art; using twigs, driftwood and other natural materials for benches, twig furniture Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:43:20 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/garden-crafts.htmla9e282be3914467636adae8fc2d6d7ebGarden Crafts made from trash recycled into treasure, thrift store finds and rustic art embellish your rustic garden with whimsy, charm and character Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:36:37 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/dead-wood-for-sculptures.html9383f6dbc49f345ecd8590ae6cce63c6I 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 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:41:30 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/what-is-the-correct-curing-time-for-hypertufa-pots-and-statues.html14340b67898bf48c1192f35c5260b173I 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 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:35:53 -0400 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/rustic-country-garden-decor.htmlfc96b57c3d75a47186ad450e974809a0Add charm and character to your Rustic Country Garden Decor with garden crafts and rustic salvage Thu, 7 Mar 2013 17:38:22 -0500 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/best-twigs-for-crafts.html699373a20159f9fb8514a194cf495cc4Choose 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 Sat, 2 Mar 2013 14:25:22 -0500 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/pot-pourri.html4bb4da6bd6abc7a9e78fd4944e696edeMake your own Pot-Pourri gifts for your rustic loving friends and relatives Sat, 2 Mar 2013 14:20:09 -0500 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/hypertufa-plant-pot-faces.html3ac84d2733fb5d517510a39cb15692adLooking for funny and charming garden crafts? Make a couple of Hypertufa Plant Pot Faces to fill with hardy succulents to drape over the edges or hens and chicks for a totally outrageous hairdo Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:43:34 -0500 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/punched-tin-lamp-shades.htmlfb1b2938a907b0530a277110061d59c1Punched Tin Lamp Shades add so much charm and character to your porch, an old rustic shed or even in your house; if you're a fan of primitive and country, this is your project. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:05:41 -0500 http://www.bluefoxfarm.com/twig-lattice-fence.html3c8672324b619ab1ee93aa6e30c2da0fTwig Lattice Fence is a distinctive and deceptively simple technique for building a unique rustic fence; with some wire and twigs, you can make your very own unusual garden fence Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:09:11 -0500