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
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.
How to Make Golf Ball Tree Ornaments
Craft Tutorial: Deck the Halls Golf Balls “Oh, my goodness, it’s a golf ball!” I hear that all the time when my craft show customers draw near for a closer look. Once they see it’s a golf ball, they gotta have one. With tongue in-cheek, I suggest they get FOUR! Golf ball tree ornaments? Everyone… Continue reading How to Make Golf Ball Tree Ornaments
5 Ways to Make Christmas Dish Flowers That Sell
Christmas Dish Flowers That Sell: Crafter’s Series: For crafters who make dish flowers and want to extend their beautiful art works into the holidays. “Aren’t those for summer?” It was her tone of voice that made it sound more like a snide remark, than a genuine question. That was the first year I sold Christmas-themed… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Christmas Dish Flowers That Sell
How to Make a Snowman Globe Decoration Unique
You can never go wrong with a snowman! At the most wonderful time of the year, it’s worth it to make something creative and unique. Tell your own wintry tale with the little scene you make on the inside.
How to Make This Cute Snowman Wall Hanger
Do you like to give hand-made gifts? Do you like to display holiday decorations that you can’t get at the store? Then this cute, snowman wall hanger craft is for you! Just like retail shops, thrift stores are literally overflowing with Christmas and winter-themed decor. And, they’re eager to get rid of it, because they… Continue reading How to Make This Cute Snowman Wall Hanger
How to Make a Jolly Snowman From Plates
Do you live in a place where it doesn’t snow? OK, maybe it snows some years, but doesn’t stick around for more than a day or two? Regardless of whether you live in Florida or Alaska, this jolly snowman from plates may be just what you need this holiday season. The neat thing is, it’s… Continue reading How to Make a Jolly Snowman From Plates
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