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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...
Apr 20, 2026
My Favorite Thrift Store Finds - treasures in the rough
Here are some of my Favorite Thrift Store Finds - I love that feeling of glee when you spot something in the recycle center, knowing you can make it into a treasure...
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Apr 19, 2026
Simple Rustic Displays - natural and found objects in a vignette
Collections of your vintage treasures, gathered together in eclectic groupings...these are your curated Simple Rustic Displays...
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Apr 18, 2026
Eggporeum Spring Cleaning; dusting off the cobwebs
The Eggporeum got a good spring cleaning; refreshing the display and adding some new and interesting junk finds gives it a new look...
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Apr 17, 2026
Twig Coat Hooks - hang your hat on this!
Mudroom Ideas - Twig Coat Hooks add to your rustic home decor and give you a place to hang your hat...
Apr 16, 2026
Faux Birds Nest in a Terracotta Pot - those birds will nest anywhere
Those birds will nest anywhere, even in a rustic Terracotta Pot, with a faux nest...
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Apr 15, 2026
Punched Tin Lamp Shades; from simplicity to gorgeous in minutes
Add some charm and character to your porch, an old rustic shed or even in your house with a Punched Tin Lamp Shade
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Apr 14, 2026
Salvaged Galvanized Bucket - yet another life
Recycling and salvaging old junk is such a fun way to create planters - giving this Sallvaged Galvanized Bucket yet another life...
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Apr 13, 2026
Rustic Painted Door - see how to make an outstanding entry way
Find out here how I designed and built this Rustic Painted Door with a salvaged door, and a double paned window and made it a unique entry way for my cabin in the woods...
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Apr 12, 2026
Storing Twigs for Crafts; harvesting and collecting is done, now what?
One of the most important skills; if you don't know how to store twigs properly, they could rot or be unusable when you go to make your rustic craft
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Apr 11, 2026
Rope and Twig Fencing for porch railings and yard fences
Fencing made with rope and twigs? This I gotta see...Rope and Twig Fencing tutorial...
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Apr 10, 2026
Hypertufa Projects - playing with mud
Building your own Hypertufa Projects is a great way to fill your garden with unique rustic garden crafts...
Apr 09, 2026
Painting Trees - for the arboreally fixated among us
Painting Trees - tips and tutorials for the arboreally fixated among us...
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Apr 08, 2026
Antique Glass Bottles - vintage collectible glass
Antique Glass Bottles; vintage and collectible add sparkle to shady dark corners in your garden, brightening and reflecting the sunshine...
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Apr 07, 2026
Hypertufa Textures - use whatever you have to make rustic patterns
Making Textures in your Hypertufa crafts is simple - use whatever is to hand to give rustic patterns to your creations...
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Apr 06, 2026
Faux Wood Hypertufa Pot - looks like wood, acts like concrete
This Faux Wood Hypertufa Pot - DIY Hypertufa Molds that give your crafts a unique look...
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Apr 05, 2026
Rustic Garden Fence Designs; choose your favorite style
Choose the perfect Rustic Garden Fence Designs to protect and beautify your garden; whether it's a classic style, reinvented in twigs, or more in the country style, there are many to choose from
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Apr 04, 2026
Antler Crafts - natural materials make beautiful handcrafted decor
How to use Antlers for unique rustic crafts; reuse and recycle them into useful decorations
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Apr 03, 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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Apr 02, 2026
9 Spring Projects - I've been busy
Looking back, I've been busy with these 9 Spring Projects that I've been working on...
Apr 01, 2026
Hypertufa Thumb Pots - unique little wedding favors
How to DIY totally unique wedding favors; Hypertufa Thumb Pots planted with a tiny Sempervivum or two? Perfection!
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Mar 31, 2026
What Is Hypertufa? A short explanation for a great crafting material
What Is Hypertufa? Is it a natural material? Alien space being?
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Mar 30, 2026
Garden Totems - using your thrift store finds to make garden art
How to make gorgeous Garden Totems out of recycled thrift store finds; use those lovely glass and ceramic pieces that appeal to you; don't feel guilty about giving them yet another life in your garden...
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Mar 29, 2026
Coppice - specialized pruning technique for willows & shrubs
Pruning your shrubs in the Coppice method will promote lots of new whippy growth perfect for baskets and other twig crafts...
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Mar 28, 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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Mar 27, 2026
Elephant Jars - use trinkets or trophies to decorate a jar
Use trinkets or trophies to make some unique Elephant Jars...
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Mar 26, 2026
How to Break a Clay Pot for a Fairy Garden - DIY guide
See How to Break a Clay Pot for a Fairy Garden then rebuild it with soil, moss, and tiny plants for a whimsical terracotta display at home today.
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Mar 25, 2026
How to Build a Twig Fence with Woven Rustic Charm
How to Build a Twig Fence with woven panels, wire techniques, and branch-picking tips for gardeners who want a functional border with handmade charm.
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Mar 24, 2026
How to Twist Wire - a DIY Tutorial
How to Twist Wire - make your own custom wire thickness for rustic crafting
Mar 23, 2026
Rustic Bird Houses - every garden needs at least one
Every garden needs Rustic Bird Houses, the more the merrier; whether they're functional or just fun...
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Mar 22, 2026
Making Colors from Primary Colored Paint; all the hues of the rainbow
Making Colors From Primary Colored Paint - the basics of color...
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Mar 21, 2026
Pergola Designs; get ideas; combine with twigs and rustic; create
Pergola Designs; get ideas and inspiration; combine with twigs and rustic; create. Your perfect pergola awaits; build it with twigs, add some rustic flavor, charm and character
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Mar 20, 2026
Making Metal Look Old: Tarnish Tricks for LARP Gear
making metal look old for crafts and LARP props: learn patina, tarnish, and quick rust methods (vinegar, salt, fire) plus sealing tips for outdoor wear
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Mar 19, 2026
Mason Bee House; attract these pollinators to your garden
Building a Mason Bee House 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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Mar 18, 2026
Faux Driftwood Planter made from Hypertufa
Build a Faux Driftwood Planter from Hypertufa that resembles a piece of weathered wood that you would find on the beach...
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Mar 17, 2026
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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Mar 16, 2026
My Cabin in the Woods - paradise in a sustainable package
Is a Rustic Cabin in the Woods in your destiny? Share in the adventure while we plan and build our little paradise
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Mar 15, 2026
Rustic Twig Gate - my dream gate come true
Building my Rustic Twig Gate to keep the deer out of my garden was a long time in the planning stages; it has finally come to fruition...
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Mar 14, 2026
Mason Jar Storage - for small bits and pieces
Craft Storage Ideas - Mason Jar Storage which will keep your essentials safe...
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Mar 13, 2026
Patio Blocks - make your own soil cement diy pavers
How to 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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Mar 08, 2026
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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Mar 07, 2026
Harvesting Twigs for Crafts; the most important things to know
How to Harvest Twigs for Crafts; the how to primer for collecting twigs efficiently and safely
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Mar 06, 2026
Twig Craft Techniques; rustic twig crafts with some simple skills
How to use some Twig Craft Techniques and simple skills; rustic crafts are easy and fun to do with a few basic methods; rocket science not needed...
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Mar 05, 2026
Finds From the Recycle Center - treasures in disguise
Treasures in disguise - Finds From the Recycle Center...
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Mar 04, 2026
Victorian Cameo Back Sofa - sweet but under appreciated
Watch as I bring this little Victorian Cameo Back Sofa back to life with new upholstery...
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Mar 03, 2026
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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Mar 02, 2026
Hypertufa Pinch Pots - custom made for miniature succulents
Filled with a handful of sweet and tiny plants displayed in a group; bliss! Hypertufa Pinch Pots are a fun project, using some simple ingredients and supplies; try some today!
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Mar 01, 2026
Fruit Wood Tool Handles; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Fruit Wood Tool Handles; a gift from my forebears, and a link to my past; rustic crafts, wood carving and carpentry are melded together into a unique and interesting creative life
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Feb 28, 2026
Painting the Camouflage Table - paint techniques for old furniture
Painting the Camouflage Table was so much fun; take one table that doesn't suit your style, add paint in imaginative rustic techniques; love it...
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Jacki CammidgeAUTHOR BIO
Jacki Cammidge is a Certified Horticulturist with a diploma in Ornamental Horticulture and the rustic garden artisan behind Woman of Many Sticks. Over 30+ years, she built custom twig trellises, archways, clematis gazebos, and 100+ hypertufa pieces using natural materials and upcycled finds. See her work on Facebook and Pinterest. Now retired, she still loves growing and harvesting willow.
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