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“Miss Hawaii” by Make it a Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Garden Art that’s light and cheerful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can do this! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 how is required! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making dish flowers out of pie tins is sooooo easy! The’re just as cute as their glass and ceramic sisters, yet are super light weight and much less fussy to plant in the garden. Less breakable as well. They can even be used indoors. For that reason, dish flowers out of pie tins are a hit with senior citizens and others who don’t want to have to wrestle with the more elaborate set ups needed for the glass and ceramic ones. I know because I make them<\/em>, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can’t think of a more simple, low-cost outdoor craft that has such a big pay off. I’ve often marveled at the infinite number of little art projects you can do with just a can of spray paint. You can make these for your own yard or garden, and they make wonderful gifts for practically any occasion! Even someone who lives in a condo or apartment can stick one of these sweeties in a large pot with a houseplant. So, ready to give it a try? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to make dish flowers out of pie tins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pie Tins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Just breeze on through your local thrift store\/dollar store to pick up your pie tin(s) and additional flower parts. You’ll need a middle piece that could be a tin or aluminum or a plastic\/melamine plate or bowl or other item that is fairly flat, and a smaller center. Look for things that have a scallop edge or a flower-like shape to them such as jello molds. More great centers for dish flowers are found among the candle stuff (like the gold frilly one in the picture above). Let your imagination run wild!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood Stakes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Next, stop off at the hardware store for a wood survey stake. I like to use the ones that are 3ft x 1\/2 inch. The only problem here is that most big box hardware stores sell wood stakes in bundles. The ones I bought were in bundles of 10 for $20 bucks. TIP: If you don’t want to have leftovers, ask the store if they have any singles from broken bundles or find a store that sells survey stakes individually. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pick your favorite spray paint colors for your flower (at least two that will look good together). I use a separate primer on metal pans. You’ll also need a small can of green exterior paint or stain for the wood stake which will be the stem for the flower. THRIFTY<\/strong> TIP: if you’re only painting a few wood stakes, you won’t need much paint. Many stores sell a small “sample size” for a lower price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approx TIME to make: 1-2 hours. Note: This is a 2-part project as spray paint needs time to dry thoroughly before assembling the flower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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