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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...

Nov 20, 2024

Mixed Media Mosaic - finally, a dream project comes true

Finally, a dream project comes true with this fascinating Mixed Media Mosaic...

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Nov 19, 2024

Christmas Tree Crafts - a motif for the holidays

Christmas Tree Crafts - a motif that everyone will recognize, with pagan roots...

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Nov 18, 2024

Branch Slice Ornaments - Rustic Christmas Decor

Get your rustic on with these Branch Slice Ornaments...

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Nov 17, 2024

Fencepost Planter - don't discard those fence posts yet

Don't discard your old worn out fence posts yet; maybe you can use one as a Fencepost Planter, for hardy succulents, moss or other garden plants.

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Nov 16, 2024

Twig Clipart; hand drawn dividers to decorate your blog or books

You need some Twig Clipart for decorating your blog or books, as dividers, accents and much more; free to download here...

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Nov 15, 2024

Cork and Twig Reindeer Ornaments for your mantel decor

These Cork and Twig Reindeer Ornaments are the perfect way to say 'rustic' for your Christmas season...

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Nov 14, 2024

Rustic Cabin Signs - cottage and camp comedy

Cottage and Camp comedy with Rustic Cabin Signs

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Nov 14, 2024

Eggporeum in Winter - Snowmaggedon drops in

The Eggporeum in a Winter snowstorm - Snowmaggedon has struck...

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Nov 13, 2024

Holiday Decorating Ideas - Country Rustic Christmas

Holiday Decorating Ideas; country rustic Christmas with primitive ornaments and accents...

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Nov 12, 2024

Birds Nest Crafts - the intricate structure of a wild birds home

Birds Nest Crafts have a unique charm; accent your crafts with these intricately constructed dwellings...

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Nov 12, 2024

How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis

How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis - perfect for a spring planter to get in the groove...

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Nov 11, 2024

Faux Hypertufa Painted Styrofoam Troughs; for the lightweights

Are you a lightweight, scared of the real thing? Don't worry, you can make Faux Hypertufa Painted Styrofoam Troughs that look so much like the real thing, you'll be amazed...

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Nov 10, 2024

Punched Heart Lantern - Garden Art DIY Tutorial

Celebrate Valentines Day (or any time) with a Punched Heart Lantern - Garden Art DIY Tutorial...

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Nov 09, 2024

Bark Crafts - using wild materials for primitive rustic crafts

Bark Crafts made with some of natures most versatile materials add a rustic charm and primitive character...

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Nov 08, 2024

Rustic Stars - a DIY Christmas Ornament

DIY Christmas Ornament - make Rustic Stars from wire...

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Nov 07, 2024

Copper Wire Stars - simple yet effective accessory & accent

Copper Wire Stars can add a rich accent to crafts like weedy wreaths, or make a line of them to hang in a window or dress up a bare wall or fireplace mantel...

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Nov 06, 2024

Wire Snowflake Jig - simple Christmas ornament

Make this simple Wire Snowflake Jig - rustic Christmas ornaments...

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Nov 05, 2024

Kroy Socks Yarn by Patons - a review

Kroy Socks Yarn by Patons - a review of socks knitted with this yarn...

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Nov 04, 2024

DIY Rustic Look on Metal - making metal look aged and antiqued

Wheter it's patina you want, or rust, this is how to DIY Rustic Look on Metal...

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Nov 04, 2024

Vintage Windows; repurposing old windows for garden crafts

Use your old Vintage Windows for refurbishing into some unique and unusual garden crafts; plant them with succulents or make a tiny rustic greenhouse to display ferns or violets in...

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Nov 03, 2024

Twig and Branch Reindeer - rustic Christmas garden art

Decorate your garden for Christmas with some rustic Twig and Branch Reindeer...

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Nov 02, 2024

Unique Wreath Making Ideas; I got a million of 'em!

Step right up; get your Unique Wreath Making Ideas here; there are lots to choose from - what's your favorite natural or salvaged material?

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Nov 01, 2024

Rustic Christmas Crafts - tutorials for a DIY Christmas

DIY Tutorials for your own Rustic Christmas - Crafts for a Primitive Country season...

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Oct 31, 2024

Twig wreath

I love going twig and stick gathering. My husband and I have a little wood working shop in our backyard and we have a big firepit to help stay warm. I

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Oct 30, 2024

Christmas Wreath Ideas - primitive and countrified decor

Christmas Wreath Ideas - make mine rustic and country...

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Oct 29, 2024

Build a Twig Easel to display your art - like a hand painted sign...

Display your art or garden sign on a Twig Easel...

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Oct 28, 2024

Forms for Hypertufa - a collection of pages all about molding

There are lots of things you can use as Forms for Hypertufa; some of them are right under your nose...

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Oct 27, 2024

How to Make a Wreath - my simple tutorial for a twig wreath

How to Make a Wreath - it's simple and easy to form the base. How complicated it gets after that is up to you...

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Oct 26, 2024

Grubby Candles - dollar store cheap, rustic beautiful

Make your own Grubby Candles from dollar store emergency candles for your own rustic beauty...

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Oct 24, 2024

Rope and Twig Fencing for porch railings and yard fences

Fencing made with rope and twigs? This I gotta see...Rope and Twig Fencing tutorial...

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Oct 24, 2024

Hypertufa Plant Pot Faces; another charming and appealing garden craft

Looking for funny and charming garden crafts? Make a couple of Hypertufa Plant Pot Faces to fill with hardy succulents to drape over the edges or hens and chicks for a totally outrageous hairdo

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Oct 23, 2024

Junk Cactus Garden; protect those spiky cacti; or is it vice versa?

My Junk Cactus Garden is a small and jewel like vignette with an old time western flavor; Boot Hill was never like this...

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Oct 22, 2024

Do you have a thing for Vintage Wheelbarrows? Me too!

Vintage Wheelbarrows have generally seen a lot of use; you're lucky if they don't fall apart when you go to move them...

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Oct 21, 2024

Painted Twig Toolbox - more rustic crafts

Another rustic creation - a Painted Twig Toolbox...

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Oct 20, 2024

Copper Pipe Hardware - scrounge some plumbing parts for a rustic look

DIY tutorial for Copper Pipe Hardware - use plumbing parts for your rustic furniture refinishing projects...

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Oct 19, 2024

Preserved Oak Leaves - fall finery

Fall finery - Preserved Oak Leaves to add to other crafts, or just display as is...

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Oct 18, 2024

Faux Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments - rustic bling

Rustic Bling - Faux Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments tutorial - make these yourself...

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Oct 17, 2024

Root Crafts - art made from natures bounty

Root Crafts are made from the most unique and underused material; trees and other plants produce roots in abundance; never seen, they are a textural treat...

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