Finding the starting point The bleeding hearts did it! For a woman who couldn’t quite get the look she loved for her garden, the bleeding hearts provided some inspiration. We chatted for quite awhile at a summer craft show where I was selling my garden art. As she paused to look over my selection of… Continue reading How to Get the “Look” You Love for Your Garden
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How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
Cute “Tulips” are fun attractions in the garden It’s amazing how many pretty garden projects can be accomplished with a simple wood or metal object and a can of spray paint. When I began looking for little ways to add some character to my garden–things I could do on my own that didn’t cost too… Continue reading How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
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
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
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
How to find Garden Decor at the Thrift Store
3 Tips for a successful treasure hunt One of my favorite places to find great garden decor is at the thrift store. In fact, that’s where I got some of my favorite garden decorations. Last summer, I found a set of three plain old plastic butterflies that were probably intended for a little girl’s room.… Continue reading How to find Garden Decor at the Thrift Store