How to create an eye-catching display with this simple garden tool “Consider the wheelbarrow. It may lack the grace of an airplane, the speed of an automobile, the initial capacity of a freight car. But its humble wheel marked out the path of what civilization we still have.” Hal Borland American author, journalist, naturalist 1900-1978… Continue reading Make A Wheelbarrow Full of Sunshine
The Best Way to Display Vintage Tools in the Garden
Rustic decor has a charm of its own Garden Decor Series No doubt about it, the rustic look is back in style. Nothing conveys a more relaxed, down to earth ambiance than the presence of old garden tools. They hearken back to a simpler time; a by gone era that for some, evokes a fond… Continue reading The Best Way to Display Vintage Tools in the Garden
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!
Whimsical Plate Flowers and How to Make One: Part 1
Hello Reader: This 3-part series has been consolidated into one, single post and revised for clarity. I invite you to follow the link to the updated post titled: “Whimsical dish Flowers and How to Make One”. Thank you, and see you soon! Sincerely, Kristen // Make it a Garden
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 a Craft Show Changed My Attitude
Behind the scenes of a one-woman operation It looks like moving day at my house! But it’s just the annual chaos that comes with getting ready for my first big craft show of the season. This year, it’s the Saturday right before Easter. All the dish flowers, totems, bird baths and tea cup bird feeders… Continue reading How a Craft Show Changed My Attitude
How to Prevent Resin Lawn Ornaments From Fading
Don’t throw it away! We all have our favorite figurines, but all too quickly their vibrant colors wash out in the sun. Here’s a way save your resin lawn art.
When Spring Comes Early in Alaska
Taking delight in the changing seasons Spring came early this year. A whole month early. Reports said it was the warmest March in 30 years. Temperatures leaped into the low to mid 40’s and steady breezes vaporized the snow. The distinct drumming of woodpeckers echoed through the trees. This is the type of weather that… Continue reading When Spring Comes Early in Alaska
A Storage Shed Can Be Pretty in the Backyard
How to change it from functional to charming Storage sheds serve an important function. They are full of all your stuff, your kids’ stuff and maybe even a friend’s stuff! Most people don’t even bother to paint it. So there it sits, year after year doing its job, but not doing much of anything for… Continue reading A Storage Shed Can Be Pretty in the Backyard
A Visit to the Studio
Thanks so much for dropping by my little studio. Take a look around…this is the view from the driveway. You’re here in mid-June. A Smile for the Garden I like to think of my art work as a smile for the garden. And that’s what I want my dish art to do for my customers,… Continue reading A Visit to the Studio