“Come feed the little birds, show them you care. And you’ll be glad if you do. Their young ones are hungry, their nests are so bare. All it takes is tuppence from you.” from Mary Poppins, words by R. & R. Sherman Your love for birds and love for the whimsical come together with these… Continue reading How to Make Pretty Bird Feeders from Tea Cups
Category: Garden Art
How to Get Sparkly Clean Glass for Garden Art
Glass garden art looks so pretty outside where it can sparkle in the sunlight. So naturally, you’ve set it someplace where you’ll see and enjoy it, as will your company. It’s an eye-catching accent piece among your flower beds or in a vignette grouping on your porch or patio. If you plan to make totem… Continue reading How to Get Sparkly Clean Glass for Garden Art
From Bicycle to the Garden: Meet the artist
MIAG Artist Series For Cathe Grosshandler, an avid mountain biker, it was important to be able to take care of herself on the trail. Chain issues, cables, brakes or flat tires. Nuts and bolts that shake loose. Anything could happen. If her bike broke down, she wanted to be able to fix it. “There’s a… Continue reading From Bicycle to the Garden: Meet the artist
How to Make a Scarecrow Everyone Will Love
What comes to mind when you think of a scarecrow? Maybe’s it’s Dorothy’s friend from the Wizard of Oz. But in recent years, scarecrows have taken on some surprisingly human-like character
The Inspiration and Artistry behind “People of the Dish”
Making cute figurines out of dishware Artist’s Note: This is not a step by step tutorial, per se. While there is explanation of the process, it’s more about the inspiration and artistic qualities that go into creating figurines I like to call “The People of the Dish”. It includes some useful insights so reading this,… Continue reading The Inspiration and Artistry behind “People of the Dish”
How to Make Easy Dish Flowers Out of Pie Tins
Garden Art that’s light and cheerful You can do this! Love those whimsical dish flowers but not the weight of multiple glass and ceramic plates? Well, then, why not make dish flowers out of pie tins? You probably already have most everything you need to make one. Best of all, no special tools or know… Continue reading How to Make Easy Dish Flowers Out of Pie Tins
How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
Cute “Tulips” are fun attractions in the garden It’s amazing how many pretty garden projects can be accomplished with a simple wood or metal object and a can of spray paint. When I began looking for little ways to add some character to my garden–things I could do on my own that didn’t cost too… Continue reading How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One
Over the years, the whimsical dish flower has become one of the most popular items in the garden art genre. The reason is obvious. In this detailed 4-part TUTORIAL you’ll learn the secrets of making a dish flower you’ll love!
Happy Hub Cap Flowers and How To Make Them
6 Easy step-by-step instructions You’ll love these easy to make, happy-looking hub cap flowers! They are light-weight, hold up well in any weather and are virtually unbreakable. After all, they’re hub caps…how many miles have they seen? I’ve personally made a few sets of hub cap flowers. All you need are common household tools. The… Continue reading Happy Hub Cap Flowers and How To Make Them
How to find Garden Decor at the Thrift Store
3 Tips for a successful treasure hunt One of my favorite places to find great garden decor is at the thrift store. In fact, that’s where I got some of my favorite garden decorations. Last summer, I found a set of three plain old plastic butterflies that were probably intended for a little girl’s room.… Continue reading How to find Garden Decor at the Thrift Store