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Twigs, rustic salvage and found objects made into garden art - sound like something you like, too?
If it's rusty or rustic, weathered treasures gleaned from thrift stores and garage sales, or hand made crafts from natural materials in the hedgerows and roadsides; these are things that appeal to me - find out what is next...
Oct 03, 2025
Seed Crafts - seed pods, capsules, acorns and nuts for crafts
Seed Crafts take common natural materials and transform them into beautiful decorations or accents; learn about using these interesting and textural pods, nuts and seeds for rustic crafts...
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Oct 02, 2025
Grapevine Wreaths; country casual, but classically styled
Grapevine Wreaths are beautiful, rugged, and rustic, yet can take their place in classic settings with perfect ease; if you have excess trimmings from a vine, don't pass up the chance
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Oct 01, 2025
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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Sep 29, 2025
Antique Hand Forged Nails - take some vintage construction apart
Antique Hand Forged Nails, from early 1900's or earlier, that were found when taking some vintage construction apart...
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Sep 29, 2025
Bent Twig Furniture - make your own rustic chairs and benches
Make your own Bent Twig Furniture; the most important thing is to choose the right twigs for your projects...
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Sep 28, 2025
Garden Planter Ideas With Twigs - take from nature then civilize
Take some twigs, add a bit of a twist, layer in some whimsy, for some unique Garden Planter Ideas With Twigs
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Sep 27, 2025
Decorate your home with Primitive Folk Art Decor
Primitive Folk Art Decor takes it all back to your childhood, and the way you would paint with such joy...
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Sep 26, 2025
Setting Up Your Hypertufa Studio - the right place to work
It's not rocket science but there are few things to take into consideration when Setting Up Your Hypertufa Studio...
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Sep 25, 2025
Vintage Windows; repurposing old windows for garden crafts
Use your old Vintage Windows for refurbishing into some unique and unusual garden crafts; plant them with succulents or make a tiny rustic greenhouse to display ferns or violets in...
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Sep 24, 2025
Pollards - street tree pruning system
Pollards are a system of pruning street trees with the aim of keeping them the same size for decades...
Sep 23, 2025
Trimming the Christmas Tree, Literally - primitive Christmas tree
Trimming the Tree, Literally - making a primitive Christmas tree...
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Sep 22, 2025
Wash Stand Drawer Pulls - twig hardware that will make it pop
Twig hardware - Wash Stand Drawer Pulls to give your dresser or other upcycled piece of furniture really pop...
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Sep 21, 2025
70 Mile Yard Sale 2025 Score - Oh, the treasures!
70 Mile Yard Sale 2025 Score - the almost famous yard sale that spreads halfway across the island...
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Sep 20, 2025
Willow Root People; strange and primitive beings in my garden
Willow Root People are not something that you usually see in any garden, but they appear in mine; tucked up against a root fence, they look fierce and dangerous...
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Sep 19, 2025
Rustic Twig Hardware - DIY tutorial for making your own handles
Here is a tutorial on how to make your own charming Rustic Twig Hardware for upcycled furniture...
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Sep 18, 2025
Soil Cement Bird Bath - a garden art diy craft tutorial
Although not quite Hypertufa, this Soil Cement Bird Bath has very similar techniques; build this diy garden craft...
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Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 16, 2025
Prim Flour Scoop - country style DIY
Quick! I need some Christmas decor - here's a Prim Flour Scoop diy tutorial for ya...
Sep 15, 2025
How to Make a Scarecrow - a garden tradition
Learn how to Make a Scarecrow with thrift store finds, recycled junk and salvage, then share your scarecrows pictures...
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Sep 14, 2025
Garden Crafts - embellish your 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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Sep 13, 2025
Treenware - primitive kitchen utensils & tableware
Treenware made from poplar trees is a way to add a primitive atmosphere to your kitchen and dining room; rustic kitchen utensils and tableware...
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Sep 12, 2025
Twig Baskets; natural rustic materials make the best baskets
Twig Baskets are a perfect way to make a strong, durable yet beautiful rustic craft; learn which twigs and other natural materials are the best.
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Sep 11, 2025
Top Ten Myths about Rustic Crafts; easy? or difficult?
The Top Ten Myths about Rustic Crafts; get the real goods here on the lies that people will tell you about our favorite crafts and pastimes
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Sep 10, 2025
Country Store Signs; vintage advertising to brighten your decor
Country Store Signs are typically bright, colorful, and pricey; rustic tin signs advertise pop, soap and other products in eyecatching splendor...
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Sep 09, 2025
Twig Walking Stick; your customized staff, pole or cane from a twig
Make your own Twig Walking Stick from twigs or branches right from your own garden, salvaged from tree pruning crews, or even wildcrafting expeditions; your very own customized cane
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Sep 08, 2025
Barnboard Pumpkins - vintage, aged Halloween
Make Barnboard Pumpkins for a Vintage-Style Halloween Porch...
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Sep 07, 2025
Vintage Tins - old and weathered, or in prime condition
Vintage Tins come in all shapes and sizes, and in every condition imaginable; some are rusted and dented, showing their age, others are pristine...
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Sep 06, 2025
Pet Grave Marker - build your own pet grave memorial headstone
Build your own Pet Grave Marker for a permanent memorial to your favorite dog or cat (or iguana!)
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Sep 05, 2025
Burlap Curtains; if this isn't rustic, I don't know what is
I decided that I needed a curtain, and a potato sack looked like just the right thing to use for my Burlap Curtains...
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Sep 04, 2025
Rustic Pin Cushion - make them, collect them, use them
Into sewing? You will love this Rustic Pin Cushion that keeps your needles safe and secure...
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Sep 03, 2025
Twig Wreath - using twigs for decorations
Make a Twig Wreath for decorating a door or your porch; easy crafts using garden materials for a spectacular country accent...
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Sep 02, 2025
DIY Christmas Wreath - make your own wreath for a seasonal display
DIY Christmas Wreath - how to make your own wreath for a seasonal display...
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Sep 01, 2025
Rustic Salvaged Trellis; trash, transformed into a garden accent
Transform a cast off piece of junk into a Rustic Salvaged Trellis to shelter a tender plant or to hide a view...
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Aug 31, 2025
Mandala Coloring Pages - unique hand drawn designs for crafts
A collection of Mandala Coloring Pages for wood burning, embroidery and many more crafts
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Aug 30, 2025
The Eggporeum Autumn Display - harvest time is upon us
The Eggporeum Autumn Display; vintage harvest time, with a rustic twist...
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Aug 29, 2025
Rustic Twig and Barnboard Box - DIY Tutorial
Build your own Rustic Twig and Barnboard Box - a tutorial for a shabby twig handled box...
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Aug 28, 2025
Dollhouse Miniature Projects - make your own tiny porch
Make your own Tiny Country porch - this series of diy tutorials will give you lots of great miniature decor...
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Aug 27, 2025
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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Aug 26, 2025
How to Build a Pergola; find the design; scrounge twigs; create
Learn How to Build a Pergola; find the perfect design; scrounge twigs and branches; create!
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Aug 25, 2025
Make a Draft Stopping Doormouse from an old sweater
Take one old sweater, cut it up into pieces and make a Draft Stopping Doormouse; diy tutorial...
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Aug 24, 2025
Rustic Candelabra - grubby candles with battery operated lights
Build your own Rustic Candelabra - grubby pillar candles and tea lights...
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Aug 23, 2025
Willow Baskets; the ultimate old time craft, new again
Willow Baskets have been around for centuries; artisans have enjoyed using the beautiful and versatile willows for many rustic crafts, to provide useful household objects...
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Aug 22, 2025
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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Aug 22, 2025
Plant Sticks - fancy embellishments for non-flowering plants
Plant Sticks - fancy embellishments for non-flowering plants...
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Aug 20, 2025
Twig Tuteur; a strong and sturdy plant support
Garden tuteurs are a common way to add height to your garden; graced with vines scrambling up them, they are classic; why not give your garden a Twig Tuteur instead, for a rustic twist?
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Aug 19, 2025
Pine Cone Crafts - using conifer cones and seed pods for rustic crafts
Pine Cone Crafts take seed pods and cones to a whole new level; make some interesting and unique rustic crafts from a natural material...
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Aug 18, 2025
Grapevines for Crafts; one of the most useful natural materials
Grapevines have been used for rustic crafts for centuries; when you have a vinyard where the grapes need to be pruned every year, you get a lot of natural supplies to make into baskets
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Aug 17, 2025
Tin Can Lanterns; upcycling and repurposing with trash
Tin Can Lanterns are a great little craft that gives a lot of impact; take your trash literally, and make it into treasure; your unique garden craft will charm
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Aug 16, 2025
Antler Toggles - rustic and beautiful garment closures
Antler Toggles use some of natures most unique and interesting materials to make into handmade garment closures...
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