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Come into the garden and find some twigs - then, let's build! They can be rugged and rough, or more refined and smooth.

Whatever they look like, there's a craft for that.

Rustic DIY

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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 28, 2026

The Eclectic Eggporeum - Bird Themed Vignette

If it's to do with birds, chickens or other farm type stuff, it belongs on the Eclectic Eggporeum; this started out as my chicken house, and has evolved to be much more...

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Jan 27, 2026

Junk Garden Sheds - every garden needs at least 1 rustic little shack

What's your favorite in this collection of Junk Garden Sheds? Whether your taste runs to Victorian style garden sheds, or something a little more rustic, you'll dream about these...

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Jan 26, 2026

Finally; My Old Window Greenhouse, in the flesh

I've waited for years, collecting old windows and doors and finally I can have my dream Old Window Greenhouse...

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Jan 25, 2026

Furnishing The Old Window Greenhouse, or, what goes in it.

How do I plan to decorate and furnish this funky greenhouse made from old salvaged windows? Follow along, and find out!

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Jan 24, 2026

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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Jan 23, 2026

Wildcrafting Safety; use common sense when you're in the woods

Wildcrafting Safety is mostly common sense; what to take when you go into the woods for a wildcrafting expedition and how to stay safe...

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Jan 22, 2026

Best Glue For Crafts - how to stick it together

What's the Best Glue For Crafts - how to stick it together and have it stay stuck...

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Jan 21, 2026

Primitive Heart Christmas or Valentines Ornament - easy diy tutorial

Here's a simple Primitive Heart for your rustic Christmas or Valentines decor - easy diy tutorial for a country craft...

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Jan 20, 2026

Willow Rod Obelisk; rustic plant support diy

Make a Willow Rod Obelisk for training vines around to help them reach for the sky; sweet peas, morning glories and canary bird vine are perfect...ct candidates.

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Jan 19, 2026

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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Jan 18, 2026

Latex Molds for Hypertufa - diy concrete garden crafts

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Use these fabulous Latex Molds for Hypertufa diy concrete garden crafts; tutorial and lots of detail...

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Jan 16, 2026

Twig Basket Care - how to look after baskets made of natural materials

Twig Basket Care is simple and straightforward; as a natural material, twigs and other types of woody natural fibers need to be treated tenderly

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Jan 15, 2026

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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Jan 13, 2026

Hypertufa Toadstools - perfect accent for a fairy garden

These Hypertufa Toadstools are a little different from the run of the mill mushrooms that you might see...

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Jan 12, 2026

Rustic Fish Scale Shingles - classic cedar shingle pattern, reimagined

Rustic Fish Scale Shingles are a classic pattern, for the little shed on skids...

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Jan 11, 2026

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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Jan 10, 2026

Fencepost Planter - don't discard those fence posts yet

Don't discard your old worn out fence posts yet; maybe you can use one as a Fencepost Planter, for hardy succulents, moss or other garden plants.

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Jan 09, 2026

Copper Wire Curtain Rings; rustic and easy

Copper Wire Curtain Rings are simple to make for your rustic home decor; finding the right wire is crucial...

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Jan 08, 2026

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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Jan 07, 2026

Pot-Pourri - fragrant flowers, scented with essential oils

Make your own Pot-Pourri gifts for your rustic loving friends and relatives...

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Jan 06, 2026

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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