Free Tutorials · In the Garden

Garden People: The Art of the Modern Scarecrow

Modern Scarecrow What comes to your mind when you think of a scarecrow? Most people think of the straw filled decorations they see around Fall and Halloween. Then there’s that “Wizard of Oz guy”. Scarecrows go way back. I won’t go into a history lesson, here. But scarecrows performed a very valuable function, as crows… Continue reading Garden People: The Art of the Modern Scarecrow

Free Tutorials · Garden Art

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

Christmas Crafts · Free Tutorials

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

Free Tutorials · Garden Art

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

Garden Styles & Decor · In the Garden

How to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Decor

Garden Decor Series Tips for using art effectively in the yard or garden What do you have in the way of garden decor? If you’ve had it for a few years, do you still like it? Does it create the right “look” you want in the yard or garden? Those are the questions I asked… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Decor

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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