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Twigs, rustic salvage and found objects made into garden art - sound like something you like, too?
If it's rusty or rustic, weathered treasures gleaned from thrift stores and garage sales, or hand made crafts from natural materials in the hedgerows and roadsides; these are things that appeal to me - find out what is next...
Jan 18, 2025
How Much Does Hypertufa Shrink? And does it matter?
Tips and techniques when making Hypertufa and figuring it all out - ask yourself, how much does hypertufa shrink?...
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Jan 17, 2025
Rustic Valentine - primitive and heart shaped
Rustic Valentine - heart motifs in rural primitive style...
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Jan 16, 2025
My Cabin in the Woods - paradise in a sustainable package
Is a Rustic Cabin in the Woods in your destiny? Share in the adventure while we plan and build our little paradise
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Jan 15, 2025
Pergola Designs; get ideas; combine with twigs and rustic; create
Pergola Designs; get ideas and inspiration; combine with twigs and rustic; create. Your perfect pergola awaits; build it with twigs, add some rustic flavor, charm and character
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Jan 14, 2025
Antler Crafts - natural materials make beautiful handcrafted decor
How to use Antlers for unique rustic crafts; reuse and recycle them into useful decorations
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Jan 13, 2025
Diamond Willow; unusual growth makes for a unique craft material
Diamond Willow is not just another twig; it's got some unique properties, and is sought after for a craft supply all over North America and other parts of the world
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Jan 12, 2025
Wildcrafting Calendar; the best times to glean, collect & harvest
Use this Wildcrafting Calendar as your guide to the best times to look for plants to collect, cones and seedpods to glean and nuts and berries to harvest
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Jan 11, 2025
Sewing Machine Cabinet; another rustic paint project
This old sewing machine needs a Sewing Machine Cabinet; nothing available, so I upcycled a salvaged one into a spectacular piece of furniture
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Jan 10, 2025
3 More Hypertufa Millstones - sometimes I don't know when to stop
I had so much fun making the original three hypertufa millstones that I had to make more...
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Jan 09, 2025
Garden Art For Sale - some of my creations
Looking for Garden Art for Sale? Here are some of my creations that I have available for sale...
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Jan 08, 2025
Upcycled Buffet - more refinishing projects
See how this Upcycled Buffet gets a new lease on life and becomes a rustic headboard and storage area...
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Jan 07, 2025
Junk Pile Treasures - gleaning old rusty pieces
Gleaning old rusty pieces to transform into Junk Pile Treasures...
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Jan 06, 2025
Wildcrafting Safety; use common sense when you're in the woods
Wildcrafting Safety is mostly common sense; what to take when you go into the woods for a wildcrafting expedition and how to stay safe...
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Jan 05, 2025
How to Make a Hillbilly Dress; recycling and re-using
How to Make a Hillbilly Dress; recycling and making patchwork dresses out of pre-loved t-shirts...
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Jan 04, 2025
Arts and Craft Supplies - stock up your DIY hoard
Where do you find your Arts and Crafts Supplies - stock up your DIY hoard...
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Jan 03, 2025
Latex Molds for Hypertufa - diy concrete garden crafts
Use these fabulous Latex Molds for Hypertufa diy concrete garden crafts; tutorial and lots of detail...
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Jan 02, 2025
How to Break a Clay Pot for a Fairy Garden - diy tips
How to Break a Clay Pot for a Fairy Garden - DIY Tips...
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Jan 01, 2025
Why I Like To Live In The Bush
Hello Everyone My name is Mike and I would like to welcome all of you to our first public speaking exercise. I am here to talk to you about the many
Jan 01, 2025
Rural Living - ah, the country life!
Living in the Country and learning to be self sufficient, and how to enjoy nature is what Rural Living is all about
Dec 31, 2024
Clay Design Inc - New Brunswick Pottery
New Brunswick Pottery, Clay Design Inc, where we stopped on our journey across Canada...
Dec 30, 2024
I Was Rustic When Rustic Wasn't Cool - Garden Plant Pots...
How The Rustic Garden Plant Pots All Got Started - I Was Rustic When Rustic Wasn't Cool...
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Dec 29, 2024
Furnishing The Old Window Greenhouse, or, what goes in it.
How do I plan to decorate and furnish this funky greenhouse made from old salvaged windows? Follow along, and find out!
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Dec 29, 2024
Junk Garden Sheds - every garden needs at least 1 rustic little shack
What's your favorite in this collection of Junk Garden Sheds? Whether your taste runs to Victorian style garden sheds, or something a little more rustic, you'll dream about these...
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Dec 28, 2024
Twig Archway; a rustic tunnel or arch for your garden vines
Create a Twig Archway; an easy and eyecatching rustic craft for your garden; train vines around it for even more impact...
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Dec 27, 2024
Twig Basket Care - how to look after baskets made of natural materials
Twig Basket Care is simple and straightforward; as a natural material, twigs and other types of woody natural fibers need to be treated tenderly
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Dec 26, 2024
Milk Glass Lamp Shade - shades of Victoriana
The Victoria age was famous for over decorating furniture - a Milk Glass Lamp Shade just tops it...
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Dec 26, 2024
Hypertufa Toadstools - perfect accent for a fairy garden
These Hypertufa Toadstools are a little different from the run of the mill mushrooms that you might see...
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Dec 25, 2024
Building Rustic Furniture e-Book - make your own twig and branch art
Building Rustic Furniture e-Book; DIY and Craft Tutorial Manual...
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Dec 24, 2024
Never Assume that your helper understands you
Never Assume that your helper can read your mind and that they comprehend your instructions...
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Dec 23, 2024
Bark Bows - decorate your rustic crafts with a primitive bow
Make Bark Bows to decorate rustic twig wreaths in the primitive country style...
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Dec 22, 2024
Best Glue For Crafts - how to stick it together
What's the Best Glue For Crafts - how to stick it together and have it stay stuck...
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Dec 21, 2024
Primitive Heart Christmas Ornament - easy diy tutorial
Here's a simple Primitive Heart for your rustic Christmas decor - easy diy tutorial for a country craft...
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Dec 19, 2024
Rustic Garden Gifts - homemade and DIY for the gardener you love
If you have a gardener on your list, or someone who loves rustic country decor, make or DIY something unique and special...
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Dec 18, 2024
The Rustic Lifestyle - Frugality, Country Wisdom, Rustic Skills
The Rustic Lifestyle is more than just a dream; even in urban centers you can have the mindset of a simpler life
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Dec 17, 2024
Rustic Fish Scale Shingles - classic cedar shingle pattern, reimagined
Rustic Fish Scale Shingles are a classic pattern, for the little shed on skids...
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Dec 16, 2024
Willow Rod Obelisk; rustic plant support diy
Make a Willow Rod Obelisk for training vines around to help them reach for the sky; sweet peas, morning glories and canary bird vine are perfect...ct candidates.
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Dec 15, 2024
Terracotta Fairy Garden; don't throw out any broken pots; diy some fun
Got broken terra cotta pots? Make a Terracotta Fairy Garden; it's not such a disaster after all, when you drop a clay pot - you can use them to create some fun...
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Dec 14, 2024
Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for wiring crafts
Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for attaching pieces together, the best kinds of wire to use and how to actually do it...
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Dec 13, 2024
How to Make a Primitive Angel - diy tutorial
How to Make a Primitive Angel to display as garden or porch decor - all you need are a few scraps and thrift store finds...
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Dec 12, 2024
Blue Vintage First Aid Tin - what is it about blue?
This is my latest present from hubby; the Blue Vintage First Aid Tin. It's not the usual kind of present, but it's my favorite...
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Dec 11, 2024
Upcycled Day Bed - all dressed, ready for a guest
The Upcycled Day Bed is dressed, ready for a guest; this rustic recycled project is fresh, clean and mostly thrifted...
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Dec 10, 2024
Copper Wire Curtain Rings; rustic and easy
Copper Wire Curtain Rings are simple to make for your rustic home decor; finding the right wire is crucial...
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Dec 09, 2024
Upcycled Day Bed - guest bed with a twist
When guests are planning to visit, you need extra beds - this Upcycled Day Bed does double duty as a bed and a couch...
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Dec 08, 2024
Pot-Pourri - fragrant flowers, scented with essential oils
Make your own Pot-Pourri gifts for your rustic loving friends and relatives...
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Dec 07, 2024
How to Make a Styrofoam Planter - DIY tutorial
How to Make a Styrofoam Planter - a DIY Tutorial for making treasure out of trash...
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Dec 06, 2024
Antler Buttons - using Nature's bounty to make unique sweater closings
Antler Buttons do more than just hold your sweater closed; they are beautiful in their own right
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Dec 05, 2024
Pyrography - wood burning arts and crafts
Pyrography uses simple patterns to create some marvelous designs; mandalas are a perfect way to start
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