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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...
Jan 17, 2019
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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Jan 08, 2019
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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Dec 30, 2018
Painted Twig Toolbox - more rustic crafts
Another rustic creation - a Painted Twig Toolbox...
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Dec 30, 2018
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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Dec 28, 2018
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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Dec 13, 2018
Holiday Decorating Ideas - Country Rustic Christmas
Holiday Decorating Ideas; country rustic Christmas with primitive ornaments and accents...
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Dec 01, 2018
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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Nov 26, 2018
Primitive Christmas Decor - A Country Rustic Christmas
Make your own Primitive Christmas Decor - if your look is rustic and country, you belong here...
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Nov 26, 2018
Wildcrafting - gleaning, collecting & harvesting from nature
Learn about Wildcrafting, that fascinating alternate lifestyle; gleaning, collecting and harvesting mother natures abundance
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Nov 14, 2018
Christmas Tree Crafts - a motif for the holidays
Christmas Tree Crafts - a motif for the holidays...
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Nov 13, 2018
Rustic Salvage; is it junque, or treasure?
Rustic Salvage; making trash into treasures for your garden; learn all about transforming found objects into art...
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Nov 04, 2018
Hypertufa Molds; use these to make unique hypertufa creations
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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Sep 27, 2018
Garage Sale Gleanings - treasures from yard sales
Treasures from yard sales - Garage Sale Gleanings...
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Sep 12, 2018
Cork and Twig Reindeer Ornaments
These Cork and Twig Reindeer Ornaments are the perfect way to say 'rustic' for your Christmas season...
Sep 06, 2018
Twig Archway; a rustic tunnel or arch for your garden vines
Create a Twig Archway; an easy and eyecatching rustic craft for your garden; train vines around it for even more impact...
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Aug 31, 2018
Faux Birds Nests - save the real thing for the birds
There are rules about not taking real birds nests for your crafts, so make some Faux Birds Nests instead...
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Aug 27, 2018
Twigs for Crafts; which is the best for rustic diy?
Twigs for Crafts can be found everywhere; shrubs that are commonly grown in gardens, native trees, street trees and orchard fruit trees all benefit from pruning; utilize them!
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Aug 14, 2018
Hypertufa Fissures; crags, crevices and cracks
Creating Hypertufa Fissures to plant hardy succulents into is a fun way to copy the cracks, crevices and craggs of a rugged mountainside; a home for hardy alpine plants...
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Aug 13, 2018
Rustic Garden Signs Gallery - get your favorite garden sign ideas here
Rustic Garden Signs add so much humor and interest to your garden, and really put your special stamp on it; this Rustic Garden Sign Gallery has lots to choose from...
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Aug 12, 2018
Rustic Stars - a DIY Christmas Ornament
DIY Christmas Ornament - make Rustic Stars from wire...
Aug 03, 2018
Rustic Country Garden Decor - add character - salvaged garden crafts
Add charm and character to your Rustic Country Garden Decor with garden crafts and rustic salvage...
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Jul 28, 2018
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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Jul 26, 2018
Mason Bee Houses; attract these pollinators to your garden
Building 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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Jul 25, 2018
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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Jul 24, 2018
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
Jul 23, 2018
Media Kit for Blue Fox Farm - advertise on this site
Use this Media Kit to compare when you want to advertise on Blue Fox Farm...
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Jul 20, 2018
Terracotta Fairy Garden; don't throw out any broken pots; diy some fun
Got broken terra cotta pots? Make a Terracotta Fairy Garden; it's not such a disaster after all, when you drop a clay pot - you can use them to create some fun...
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Jul 19, 2018
Bark Crafts - using wild materials for primitive rustic crafts
Bark Crafts made with some of natures most versatile materials add a rustic charm and primitive character...
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Jul 17, 2018
Setting Up Your Hypertufa Studio - the right place to work
Setting up your hypertufa studio is not rocket science but there are few things to take into consideration...
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Jul 15, 2018
Junk Pile Treasures - gleaning old rusty pieces
Gleaning old rusty pieces to transform into Junk Pile Treasures...
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Jul 13, 2018
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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Jul 12, 2018
Rustic Garden Chair; a romantic & intriguing seat for your garden
Every garden needs a Rustic Garden Chair or two; seating areas to overlook a pond or in a quiet corner for reading, or just to listen to the wind in the trees, windchimes, birds singing; how blissful!
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Jul 10, 2018
How Much Does Hypertufa Shrink?
How Much Does Hypertufa Shrink? Tips and techniques when making Hypertufa...
Jul 09, 2018
Recycled Dishes - vintage, antique, mismatched
Mismatched Vintage Recycled Dishes - what do you make with them?
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Jul 08, 2018
Hypertufa Plant Pot Faces; another charming and appealing garden craft
Looking 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
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Jul 07, 2018
Twig Handles; use a wiggly twig or root to make handles for baskets
Twig Handles on totes, baskets, creels and boxes add so much charm and character; collect them from orchard prunings, landscape and garden plants, or find them wildcrafting in the woods...
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Jul 06, 2018
How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis
How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis - perfect for a spring planter to get in the groove...
Jul 05, 2018
Junking in July - a road trip
Junking in July - a quick road trip gleans a lot of potential garden art...
Jul 04, 2018
How to Make a Wreath - my simple tutorial for a twig wreath
How to Make a Wreath - it's simple and easy to form the base. How complicated it gets after that is up to you...
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Jul 03, 2018
Rustic Garden Signs - 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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Jul 01, 2018
Favorite Hypertufa Molds - some inspiration
Here are some of my Favorite Hypertufa Molds - they're all around us...
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Jun 29, 2018
How to Make a Primitive Angel - diy tutorial
How to Make a Primitive Angel to display as garden or porch decor - all you need are a few scraps and thrift store finds...
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Jun 28, 2018
Faux Birds Nest in a Terracotta Pot - those birds will nest anywhere
Those birds will nest anywhere, even in a rustic Terracotta Pot...
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Jun 27, 2018
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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Jun 26, 2018
Wooden Fence Designs; garden fences - all shapes, sizes & materials
Choose the perfect Wooden Fence Designs for your garden; sturdy and robust to grow aggressive vines on, or more delicate and ethereal?
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Jun 24, 2018
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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