Fresh herbs are the perfect finishing touch to a lot of cooking dishes, but it’s not always the most conventient to have multiple pots of herbs everywhere. Maybe it’s because you don’t have the room for them, or maybe it’s … Read More...
Make Your Own Suitcase Fairy Garden
Fairy Gardens are a big trend right now, as is “vintage” décor. This project is the perfect combination of both! If you like the ideas of having or making a fairy garden and maybe you have an old vintage suitcase … Read More...
Make Your Own Moss-Covered Stone
If you are wanting the mossy look in your garden, but don’t have the patience to wait for it to grow, this post is just right for you. Making your own moss covered stone is easier than you would ever … Read More...
Make Your Own Cement Planters and Garden Globes
Cement planters and garden décor are a big trend right now, but can be very expensive when buying from a retail store. However, they can all be made for literally pennies with a bag of Quikrete and some thrift store … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Low-Maintenance Water Feature
If you have been looking for an eye-catching water feature for your yard, but really don’t want to have to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of one, read this post from The Family Handyman. It’s not only beautiful, but … Read More...
Make Your Own Button Shaped Stepping Stones
This fun little post comes to us today thanks to Mark Montano. He has this great tutorial on his blog for these adorable button shaped stepping stones made from cement. The process is so easy and his tutorial is written … Read More...
Fire Pit Tutorial
The summer months and best known for late nights around a campfire. However, it’s not always a possibility to get away and build a campfire in the mountains. Why not build your own fire pit in your back yard? You … Read More...
DIY Kids SeeSaw For Under $30
How can you resist a classic children’s toy? The seesaw definitely fits in as a classic, and thanks to a little paint and fun fabric, you can make it look a little more trendy and up to date.
Mallory from … Read More...
Some clever garden ideas
Here at our house – the garden duties all belong to me. And needless to say – the garden is the part of the house that is the most neglected, if not alltogether forgotten.
So, it is with great happiness … Read More...
17 Stunning Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Welcome to this roundup of 17 outdoor lighting ideas from scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom. These ideas are not only beautiful and romantic, but they’re also easy to implement and require little to no electrical expertise. Whether you’re looking to add some ambiance to … Read More...
Broken Pots to Fairy Gardens
Sometimes another person’s waste can be your treasure. Or in this case, an idea for a fairy garden.
How cute are these fairy gardens made from broken terracotta pots? Makes you want to go break some perfectly good pots right … Read More...
DIY Seed Bombs
What a clever little concept! I had no idea that these can be made and turned into something great for your garden.
These fun DIY seed bombs are easy to make and a great way to add beauty to neglected … Read More...
Washing machine drum to firepit
What a clever redo! Use the drum of a unused washing machine to make a fire pit that is part modern, part so-clever!
I love the fact that it’s such a cool DIY project! And so easy to do. Just … Read More...
A Green Gnome – Easy to make
GardenTherapy shows you how to make a mossy garden gnome. She has a very clever story going around her whole post so make sure you read the instructions and the whole story.
Get full details here: Garden Gnome transformation.
DIY Indoor Grass
The title of this DIY is DIY Cat Grass. I am not sure why any indoor grass will be specifically for a cat – it could be for anyone. Oh yes, your cat might like it the most – but, … Read More...
Garden Fairy Terrarium
Learn to create a terrarium and bring the outsides in (especially in this cold weather!).
Kadie of Sever-Alive shows us using a Terrarium Garden Fairy Kit. I know, it takes away the fun of doing DIY, but the idea should … Read More...
Lighted Block Snowman
This is a fantastic tutorial for how to make a lighted glass block snowman. Perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
Some glass blocks with fairy lights inside create this beautiful decoration.
Get the full details at the AllParenting Website: … Read More...
How to make Chicken Wire Ghosts
I couldn’t find the how-to for making the ghost shown in the picture above – but I did find something on the diynetwork that comes pretty close. Well close enough to give you an idea.
What a perfect way to … Read More...
Project for Fall: Hanging Leaves
Gather leaves, dip them in wax to hold their colors, and suspend in front of a window. Gorgeous!
When dipped in wax, colorful leaves can be preserved through this season and beyond.
And it creates a stunning effect to greet … Read More...
How to design a shared backyard
Where we live, 4 backyards congregate together. But they are separated by fences. And thus – the old style talk to your neighbour over the backyard fence – ritual is somehow skewed.
So when I read this post on ModernFarmer … Read More...