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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...
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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Jun 23, 2018
Garden Art For Sale - some of my creations
Looking for Garden Art for Sale? Here are some of my creations that I have available for sale...
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Jun 23, 2018
I Was Rustic When Rustic Wasn't Cool - Garden Plant Pots...
How The Rustic Garden Plant Pots All Got Started - I Was Rustic When Rustic Wasn't Cool...
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Jun 22, 2018
Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for wiring crafts
Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for attaching pieces together, the best kinds of wire to use and how to actually do it...
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Jun 21, 2018
Junk Gardening - who knew that junk would be so much fun?
Have you been Junk Gardening long? Or just started? You'll be astonished at what kinds of things you can use to decorate your garden whimsically and cheaply...
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Jun 20, 2018
Do you have a thing for Vintage Wheelbarrows? Me too!
Vintage Wheelbarrows have generally seen a lot of use; you're lucky if they don't fall apart when you go to move them...
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Jun 19, 2018
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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Jun 17, 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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Jun 15, 2018
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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Jun 13, 2018
Faux Wood Hypertufa Pot - looks like wood, acts like concrete
This Faux Wood Hypertufa Pot - DIY Hypertufa Molds...
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Jun 12, 2018
Twig Trivet - put your hot pans on this
Make a Twig Trivet for your own hot pans, or for a gift; something made from your very own garden...
Jun 11, 2018
Bird Strikes - that awful sound of a bird hitting the window
That awful sound of a bird hitting the window is something I dread; Bird Strikes are common, especially in the spring or when young birds are fledging...
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Jun 10, 2018
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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Jun 09, 2018
Storing Twigs for Crafts; harvesting and collecting is done, now what?
Storing Twigs for Crafts is one of the most important skills; if you don't know how to store them properly, they could rot or be unusable when you go to make your rustic craft
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Jun 08, 2018
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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Jun 07, 2018
Spiral Plant Support; a unique twiggy project for vines and scramblers
This unique and different Spiral Plant Support offers your vines and scrambling plants a way to reach for the sky; using only a few twigs and simple tools, this is a great rustic project
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Jun 07, 2018
Building Rustic Furniture E-Book - make your own twig and branch art
Building Rustic Furniture E-Book; DIY and Craft Tutorial Manual...
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Jun 06, 2018
Hypertufa How-To Manual - get started now
Got a yearning to start Hypertufa Gardening, but don't know where to start? Get the Hypertufa How-To Manual here...
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Jun 05, 2018
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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Jun 05, 2018
Build a Twig Easel to display your art - like a hand painted sign...
Display your art or garden sign on a Twig Easel...
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Jun 05, 2018
Twig Obelisk - delicate vine support for your garden
Build a Twig Obelisk for vines to grow on flanking steps, or for fairy lights on your porch; upcycling never felt so good...
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Jun 04, 2018
Junk Cactus Garden; protect those spiky cacti; or is it vice versa?
My Junk Cactus Garden is a small and jewel like vignette with an old time western flavor; Boot Hill was never like this...
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Jun 03, 2018
Blue Vintage First Aid Tin - what is it about blue?
This is my latest present from hubby; the Blue Vintage First Aid Tin. It's not the usual kind of present, but it's my favorite...
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Jun 02, 2018
Kroy Socks Yarn by Patons - a review
Kroy Socks Yarn by Patons - a review of socks knitted with this yarn...
May 31, 2018
Bark Bows - decorate your rustic crafts with a primitive bow
Make Bark Bows to decorate rustic twig wreaths in the primitive country style...
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May 30, 2018
Ask the Artisan - The Woman of Many Sticks is in
Ask the Artisan any questions about your rustic crafts
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May 29, 2018
Cold Porcelain Recipe - home made modeling clay
Make your own modeling clay with this Cold Porcelain Recipe...
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May 28, 2018
How to Build a Twig Fence - use those branches and twigs
How to Build a Twig Fence; learn how to make a rustic garden fence out of branches and twigs, to add charm and character...
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May 27, 2018
Rustic Garden Projects - add a ton of character and charm
Build some Rustic Garden Projects and add charm and character to your garden
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May 26, 2018
Hypertufa How To; all about making hypertufa projects
Hypertufa How To; your quick guide to making rustic crafts with this versatile and unique material; learn the tips and tricks here
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May 24, 2018
Angel Wings DIY Tutorial - how to make rustic home decor
This Angel Wings DIY Tutorial shows you how to make a rustic and primitive art piece to display over a mantel...
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