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Charming Decor a Country Garden Can’t Live Without
Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

Charming Decor a Country Garden Can’t Live Without

Featured Kris Spencer1 Comment

A comfortable, down home ambiance never goes out of style. Would you like to get the Country Garden look for your yard? These charming ideas are easy to DIY and easy on the budget.

Weird Glue failures and solutions for Garden Art
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Weird Glue failures and solutions for Garden Art

Featured Kris Spencer43 Comments

Written especially for those who enjoy making garden art with glass or ceramics. This easy to read overview, presents the common and un-common causes of glue fails. Advice and glue techniques to take your crafting to the next level.

How to Fancy Up Wooden Birdhouses for Spring decor
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How to Fancy Up Wooden Birdhouses for Spring decor

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Nothing says “Spring” like a birdhouse. Here are all the ideas and suggestions you need to decorate a plain wooden birdhouse with flair. For yourself or a special occasio

Why every garden needs a strong focal point
Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

Why every garden needs a strong focal point

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Kris SpencerLeave a comment

An interesting focal point can make the difference between an average garden and an extraordinary one. Yet there are some ‘tricks’ to using them effectively.

Make Your Best Garden Art Flowers with ceramic plates
Free Tutorials · Garden Art

Make Your Best Garden Art Flowers with ceramic plates

January 15, 2022September 19, 2022 Kris Spencer2 Comments

Develop an eye for colorful and unique plates that make your art piece the star of the garden.

Go Fish! Thrifty yard art is a splashing success
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Go Fish! Thrifty yard art is a splashing success

Featured Kris Spencer4 Comments

A school of fish swimming across your yard is bound to catch attention. An inexpensive and easy craft for the gardener that’s looking for a big dose of whimsy.

Creative Garden path ideas for the wandering soul
Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

Creative Garden path ideas for the wandering soul

December 31, 2021May 6, 2022 Kris Spencer1 Comment

So where are you going in your outside spaces? Over here, over there. To the garden shed, or around in back? Let one of these beautiful garden path ideas take you there!

Flower Show Off: Give Baskets and Planters a Lift
Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

Flower Show Off: Give Baskets and Planters a Lift

December 30, 2021January 8, 2022 Kris Spencer2 Comments

With baskets and planters at eye-level, I could get up close and personal with my friend Gail’s flowers and experience them in a whole new way. Ideas for attractive and charming displays.

Take Your Garden Totems to the Next Level
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Take Your Garden Totems to the Next Level

Featured Kris Spencer28 Comments

Create something you’ll love. Make a garden totem that’s more whimsical and artistic. Packed with unique ideas plus tips and tricks for troubleshooting.

The Shepherd’s Surprise
Spiritual Food for Thought · Writer's Nook

The Shepherd’s Surprise

December 24, 2021January 4, 2022 Kris Spencer2 Comments

Was this just a random group of shepherds, or was there a reason why God called their attention to the birth of His Son?

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Welcome!

You found a little corner of the garden world that’s all about imaginative and whimsical places. We’re the creative side of Gardening. If you like dish flowers, flea market, fairies and “secret gardens”, you’re in the right place!

I’m passionate about making yards and gardens inviting places to spend time. And, I’d like to help you find solutions that are easy and affordable.

Whether that’s painting the garden shed a vibrant color, decorating a fence, or getting creative with thrift store finds, there’s many ways to make your yard or garden beautiful without spending a lot.

It’s also about appreciating the magnificent beauty of nature and surrounding ourselves with happy things.  We hope that’s you, too!

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