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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...
Feb 20, 2025
You May Be a Hillbilly
You may be a hillbilly if the things that make you glow are simple and easy to find; those glimmers of early morning mist, the fireflies in the garden
Feb 19, 2025
Short Garden Sayings - sometimes, shorter is better
Sometimes, shorter is better - here are some Short Garden Sayings...
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Feb 18, 2025
Rustic and Succulents Facebook Group - join in the fun!
Are you a fan of rustic containers filled with succulents and want to share them? Join the Rustic And Succulents Facebook Group
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Feb 17, 2025
Coppice - specialized pruning technique for willows & shrubs
Pruning your shrubs in the Coppice method will promote lots of new whippy growth perfect for baskets and other twig crafts...
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Feb 16, 2025
Rustic Bird Houses - every garden needs at least one
Every garden needs Rustic Bird Houses, the more the merrier; whether they're functional or just fun...
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Feb 15, 2025
Rustic Painted Door - see how to make an outstanding entry way
Find out here how I designed and built this Rustic Painted Door with a salvaged door, and a double paned window and made it a unique entry way for my cabin in the woods...
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Feb 14, 2025
Elephant Jars - use trinkets or trophies to decorate a jar
Use trinkets or trophies to make some unique Elephant Jars...
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Feb 13, 2025
Hypertufa How-To Manual - get started now
Got a yearning to start Hypertufa Gardening, but don't know where to start? Get the Hypertufa How-To Manual here...
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Feb 12, 2025
Patio Blocks - make your own soil cement diy pavers
How to make your own Patio Blocks out of soil cement using this innovative method; create a unique garden focal point to add character to your landscape
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Feb 11, 2025
Crackle Paint Technique - weathering, distressing & antiquing crafts
How to make your crafts look weathered and old with the Crackle Paint Technique; distressed, antiqued and shabby chic
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Feb 10, 2025
Rustic Garden Fence Designs; choose your favorite style
Choose the perfect Rustic Garden Fence Designs to protect and beautify your garden; whether it's a classic style, reinvented in twigs, or more in the country style, there are many to choose from
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Feb 09, 2025
Hillbilly Clipart; rustic pictures, shacks & primitive art
Bringing the country life to your art work, blog or just for fun with Hillbilly Clipart...
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Feb 08, 2025
Hypertufa Projects - playing with mud
Building your own Hypertufa Projects is a great way to fill your garden with unique rustic garden crafts...
Feb 07, 2025
Craft Techniques - skills for the rustic artisan
Use these Craft Techniques to learn different skills and ways to make crafting fun again...
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Feb 06, 2025
Annealing Copper Wire - how to make copper wire flexible
How to Anneal Copper Wire and make it pliable again; without it, copper wire doesn't bend to your willl
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Feb 05, 2025
Birds Nest Under Glass - diy birds nest displayed with a cloche
Make some DIY birds nests, and display under a glass cloche for a Victorian style display...
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Feb 04, 2025
How to Twist Wire - a DIY Tutorial
How to Twist Wire - make your own custom wire thickness for rustic crafting
Feb 03, 2025
Substitutes for Making Hypertufa - what else can I use?
What can I use as an alternative for one of the ingredients in hypertufa, or are there any substitutes?
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Feb 02, 2025
Cold Porcelain Recipe - home made modeling clay
How to make your own modeling clay with this Cold Porcelain Recipe...
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Feb 01, 2025
Painting Trees - for the arboreally fixated among us
Painting Trees - tips and tutorials for the arboreally fixated among us...
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Jan 31, 2025
Fruit Wood Tool Handles; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Fruit Wood Tool Handles; a gift from my forebears, and a link to my past; rustic crafts, wood carving and carpentry are melded together into a unique and interesting creative life
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Jan 30, 2025
Elmers Glue Paint Crackling; how to paint rustic look
A tutorial on using this cheap (er, economical) method of creating that rustic look on everyday items for your home and garden; Elmers Glue Paint Crackling
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Jan 29, 2025
Weathering and Distressing Techniques - make wood look vintage
Make wood look old by using these Weathering and Distressing Techniques...
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Jan 28, 2025
Garden Sign Sayings - funny quotes, whimsical sayings
Here's where you can find Garden Sign Sayings for your rustic garden signs; contribute your own to the growing list...
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Jan 27, 2025
The Gardener is 'In' Sign - a fun and witty decoration for your garden
The Gardener is 'In' or 'Out' Sign - use this to tutorial to make your own - you have my permission...
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Jan 26, 2025
Victorian Cameo Back Sofa - sweet but under appreciated
Watch as I bring this little Victorian Cameo Back Sofa back to life with new upholstery...
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Jan 25, 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
Jan 24, 2025
Twig Craft Techniques; rustic twig crafts with some simple skills
How to use some Twig Craft Techniques and simple skills; rustic crafts are easy and fun to do with a few basic methods; rocket science not needed...
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Jan 23, 2025
Hypertufa Thumb Pots - unique little wedding favors
How to DIY totally unique wedding favors; Hypertufa Thumb Pots planted with a tiny Sempervivum or two? Perfection!
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Jan 23, 2025
Painting the Camouflage Table - paint techniques for old furniture
Painting the Camouflage Table was so much fun; take one table that doesn't suit your style, add paint in imaginative rustic techniques; love it...
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Jan 21, 2025
Rustic Wooden Boxes; barnboard, driftwood and twigs
Rustic Wooden Boxes range from something salvaged, refurbished and embellished, to your own constructions made from barnboards or driftwood...
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Jan 20, 2025
Wooden Fence Designs; garden fences - all shapes, sizes & materials
Choose the perfect Wooden Fence Designs for your garden; sturdy and robust to grow aggressive vines on, or more delicate and ethereal?
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Jan 19, 2025
Coat Hanger Heart - simple and easy primitive craft
Make this simple Coat Hanger Heart for a country primitive look; supplies are easily found in your home right now...
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Jan 19, 2025
How to Make a Quick Wire Heart Shaping Jig
How to Make a Quick Wire Heart Shaping Jig and create your own hearts...
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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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