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Crafts Fall Gardening Projects Seasons

Gathered Fall Wreath

September 4, 2015

I love making a fall wreath. I adore walking in the woods and collecting beautiful things from nature. Pine cones and acorns are no exception. I also love to decorate my home with natural elements through the fall and winter holidays. So, I combined my love of the woods and created this perfect gathered fall…

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Crafts Fall Gardening Projects Seasons

Back to School Teacher Gift: You Rule!

August 21, 2015

Nursing my love of succulents and spreading the succulent love. The kids and I recently created this adorable back to school teacher gift planter. As we waded through the aisles of Staples, I could not resist those creative gears from turning. I think this will make a sweet surprise on the first day of school.…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Summer

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

May 12, 2015

Kokedama appeared hundreds of years ago in Japan. The art of kokedama is based on the age old tradition of bonsai. Kokedama or string gardens are often created when groups of these assorted plants are hung together to form a beautiful living arrangement. These pot-less plants are wrapped in moss and watered by soaking. They…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Spring

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

April 26, 2015

Sometimes I think I might be just as addicted to air plants as I am to succulents. Both are super easy to care for and really add so much diversity to my collection of houseplants. For these, I re-purposed some small tins into these magnetic air plant terrariums which are just perfect for my fridge.…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

April 6, 2015

A few weeks ago, the kids started asking if they could keep some fish. I hadn’t had fish in years, but I knew how to do it. For years, growing up, I had such fond memories of my Dad teaching me to raise tropical fish. Some weekends, just the two of us, would sneak away…

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Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Spring Valentine's Day

Make It: Gardening Gift Box

January 26, 2015

As winter takes hold, it is easy to fall into the after holiday doldrums. This year for Valentine’s Day I thought it would be nice to create a gardening gift box teeming with gardening goodies for a favorite gardener in my life.Read more

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Wall Art with Airplants

January 14, 2015

I love picking up old frames at antique fairs. I just adored this one. I found it at the Vintage Bazaar and I loved that it was already painted this lovely blue. For a few dollars, it came home with me ready to be transformed into a living piece of art. Creating airplant wall art…

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Christmas Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Miniature Cypress Holiday Trees

December 24, 2014

Miniature cypress trees are so darling. This year, I could not help but create these lovely holiday trees. There is just something about bringing nature indoors. Perfect for the mantle, tabletop or even outdoors, they are so simple for even the non-crafter to make.Read more

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Christmas Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Holiday Horse Wreath

December 19, 2014

Last year I shared with you all how to make a holiday chicken wreath. It was a huge hit! This year, HGTV Gardens asked if I would make a wreath in the shape of a horse. I got to work and created this beautiful holiday horse wreath. Once again, it started with chicken wire.Read more

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Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons

Tiny Terrarium Place Settings

November 19, 2014

If you know me, you know that I just adore succulents. When I was chatting with my editor at HGTV Gardens, she had a special request. She asked me to make some succulent filled terrariums that could be used place settings for the upcoming holidays. I happily obliged and created these succulent terrarium place settings.Read more

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Gathered Fall Wreath

Back to School Teacher Gift: You Rule!

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

Make It: Gardening Gift Box

Wall Art with Airplants

DIY: Miniature Cypress Holiday Trees

DIY: Holiday Horse Wreath

Tiny Terrarium Place Settings

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