Fairy scatters ‘wishes’ upon the wind. Read the astonishing story behind the art and the artist
Category: Free Tutorials
Learn how to make dish flowers, garden totems, birdbaths with free tutorials. Artist shares her best tips and tricks for creating whimsical garden art.
Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Christmas
You actually don’t need a lot to achieve warm and cozy vibes at the front door. Here’s some ideas…
How to Make a Basket for Elegant Holiday Porch
Create an elegant holiday porch display. One that’s as warm and inviting as the atmosphere inside.
Holiday Porch Display Inspired by the Garden
For a festive holiday porch display, look no further than the garden. Your hanging baskets and planters are perfect vessels to create the warm, cozy feel of Christmas.
How to Decorate a Window Box with Holiday Cheer
When it comes to the holidays, making the house look merry and bright is never easier than to decorate a window box!
The Easiest Snowman Pallet Art You’ll Ever Make
Jolly snowman face on a piece of pallet is cheerful decor on the front porch.
How to Make a Fun, Inexpensive Pallet Swing
Did you know that a gentle rocking motion is as soothing to adults as it is to a little baby? Psychologists say the rocking motion we find so relaxing is rooted in infant-hood. That’s why a pallet swing is the perfect addition any yard or garden. In fact, I would say no garden is really… Continue reading How to Make a Fun, Inexpensive Pallet Swing
How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers
A Tutorial for Beginners UPDATED 2024 Note: This Tutorial only covers how to paint on glass plates. Not about making a complete dish flower. SEE links at the end for complete dish flower tutorials. What’s Covered? This might make you laugh, but when I first began seeing dish flowers on Pinterest–with those vibrant colors and… Continue reading How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers
How to Drill a Plate for Garden Art
Tips & Tricks for Crafters What’s Covered? Why use the drilling method? Tools: drill bits, bolts Safe drilling practices How to start the hole without using tape What are the best plates to use and which ones to avoid? Benefits: Drilling plates will open up a whole new arena of crafts At craft shows, people… Continue reading How to Drill a Plate for Garden Art
How to Make Pretty Bird Feeders from Tea Cups
“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