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DIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter

December 23, 2020

Today I want to show you how simple it is to create a succulent planter. It’s no secret that I love succulents. I’ve had a love affair with them for almost thirty years. I suppose it comes from growing up in Southern California. The colors, their ease of growing and the beauty they impart in…

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Maker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft

January 30, 2019

If you are like me, you are no stranger to cold hands in the wintertime. Despite wearing my mittens and gloves my hands just have the most difficult time warming up. I’ve also have been known from time to time to dash out to the chicken coop forgetting my gloves. One way that I try…

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DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

October 7, 2016

Last fall, I created the most fantastic succulent topped pumpkin for HGTV Gardens. It was so much fun and I loved seeing how it all came together so easily. This month I’ll be at the Country Living Fair doing a live demonstration on Saturday afternoon to share how simple and easy it is for you…

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DIY Gold Feathers

March 15, 2016

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with the beauty of feathers. Often a rare find from walks in the woods, I always considered finding them good luck and a gift from the world of feathered friends. Over the years, I have collected hawk feathers, turkey feathers, backyard bird feathers…

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DIY: Paper Wall Flower

February 18, 2016

I love creating and I am super excited with you all to share that in addition to seeing me on HGTV and HGTV Gardens, I will now be a regular contributor to DIY Network’s Made + Remade! My first post that I did for them is how to create this gorgeous paper flower! I know.…

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Craft a Holiday Chicken Wreath This Holiday Season

December 9, 2013

I’ve been wanting to show you all how to make a chicken wreath for a very long time now. It is always so much fun to create animals to deck the halls with wintry greenery. The possibilities are endless. From dogs, cats, sheep, cows, pigs and the like, it is easy with a little imagination…

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Easy DIY Raised Garden Beds

April 13, 2012

Two years ago, I was enlisted as the Project Coordinator for a new school yard garden project. It was the first of its kind on school property and was started on a shoestring budget. One way that we kept cost down was to build our own raised beds. After scouring various gardening magazines and internet sites, I…

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DIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter

Maker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft

DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

DIY Gold Feathers

DIY: Paper Wall Flower

Craft a Holiday Chicken Wreath This Holiday Season

Easy DIY Raised Garden Beds

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