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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...
Feb 27, 2026
How Much Does Hypertufa Shrink? And does it matter?
Tips and techniques when making Hypertufa and figuring it all out - ask yourself, how much does hypertufa shrink?...
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Feb 26, 2026
Window Crafts - recycle, repurpose your vintage windows
Window Crafts; recycling, repurposing and reusing Vintage Windows for a fabulous rustic display...
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Feb 24, 2026
Annealing Copper Wire - how to make copper wire flexible
Try annealing copper wire the old-fashioned way—newspaper, flame, and fresh air. Make stiff wire flex again for bonsai, topiaries, and garden ties...
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Feb 23, 2026
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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Feb 22, 2026
Rustic Paint Techniques - for aged and weatherbeaten charm
Rustic Paint Techniques to give the illusion of age and weather your rustic crafts for a weatherbeaten appearance
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Feb 21, 2026
Diamond Willow; unusual growth makes for a unique craft material
Diamond Willow is not just another twig; it's got some unique properties, and is sought after for a craft supply all over North America and other parts of the world
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Feb 20, 2026
Sewing Machine Cabinet; another rustic paint project
This old sewing machine needs a Sewing Machine Cabinet; nothing available, so I upcycled a salvaged one into a spectacular piece of furniture
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Feb 18, 2026
hypertufa Pots for Succulents: Drainage & Breathability
Make hypertufa pots for hardy succulents and alpine plants. Learn why they breathe, how they handle drainage, and ideas for bowls, pinch pots, and sag pots...
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Feb 17, 2026
Upcycled Potting Bench - finding a use for all those treasures
Use the twigs and barnboards in your hoard of salvaged and found materials - make an Upcycled Potting Bench...
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Feb 16, 2026
Rustic Garden Signs Gallery - get your favorite garden sign ideas here
Add humor and interest to your garden, and really put your special stamp on it; this Rustic Garden Signs Gallery has lots to choose from...
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Feb 15, 2026
Salix Twigs; the incomparable Willow for crafts
Salix Twigs have been used for centuries for making willow fencing, garden beds, archways and baskets; easy to grow and use, this is the prima donna of all craft twigs
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Feb 14, 2026
3 More Hypertufa Millstones - sometimes I don't know when to stop
I had so much fun making the original three hypertufa millstones that I had to make more...
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Feb 13, 2026
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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Feb 12, 2026
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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Feb 11, 2026
Milk Glass Lamp Shade - shades of Victoriana
The Victoria age was famous for over decorating furniture - a Milk Glass Lamp Shade just tops it...
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Feb 10, 2026
How to Make a Hillbilly Dress; recycling and re-using
How to Make a Hillbilly Dress; recycling and making patchwork dresses out of pre-loved t-shirts...
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Feb 09, 2026
Junk Pile Treasures - gleaning old rusty pieces
Gleaning old rusty pieces to transform into Junk Pile Treasures...
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Feb 08, 2026
Wildcrafting Calendar; the best times to glean, collect & harvest
Use this Wildcrafting Calendar as your guide to the best times to look for plants to collect, cones and seedpods to glean and nuts and berries to harvest
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Feb 07, 2026
Rustic Garden Gifts - homemade and DIY for the gardener you love
If you have a gardener on your list, or someone who loves rustic country decor, make or DIY something unique and special...
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Feb 05, 2026
Mixed Media Mosaic - finally, a dream project comes true
Finally, a dream project comes true with this fascinating Mixed Media Mosaic...
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Feb 04, 2026
Clay Design Inc - New Brunswick Pottery
New Brunswick Pottery, Clay Design Inc, where we stopped on our journey across Canada...
Feb 03, 2026
Unsolicited Testimonials and Kudos from my readers
Kudos and Unsolicited Testimonials - notes from my readers...
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Feb 02, 2026
Weathering and Distressing Techniques - make wood look vintage
Make wood look old by using these Weathering and Distressing Techniques...
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Feb 01, 2026
Barnboard and Twig Siding for a rustic garden shed
Unusual and unique Barnboard and Twig Siding for a rustic garden shed...
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Jan 30, 2026
Weathered Red Barn Paint - make your rustic crafts vintage
Use this rustic paint technique for Weathered Red Barn Paint to give your crafts a vintage look...
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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
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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