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Diane C

Keyport, NJ
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Tire planter

Love the idea....any other type of legs that might work?
Diane C
Diane C Keyport, NJ on Apr 19, 2013
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  • Douglas Hunt
    Douglas Hunt on Apr 20, 2013
    I can't imagine why any sturdy leg wouldn't work, Diane. Put your imagination to work!
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  • A balanced mix of Perennials and Annuals combine to make a unique "show stopper" design. 7
  • This Raised Tire Planter adds a quirky conversation piece to any garden for under $20 3
  • Step 1:  Trim vintage table legs to a suitable height which will match the size of your tire
  • Step 2:  Cut a plywood circle for a base and fasten table legs with screws.
  • Step 3:  Securely fasten junk tire to base with long screws.
  • Step 4:  Add soil.  Choose a container mix suitable for Bedding Plants.  Ensure that you fill the tire completely.
  • Step 5:  Plant complimentary Perennials and Annuals for maximum texture and colour.
  • Step 6:  Fill in with soil between the newly transplanted pots and water  in generously. 2
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Up cycled Tire Planter

Want a great conversation piece in your garden that will appeal to male and female alike? Try up cycling an old tire into an unexpected piece of art that is perfect in your back yard ...»
garden retreat. This eco-friendly conversation starter will add colour and charm to any outdoor space!

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Tamara Jansen
Tamara Jansen Canada
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  • Hold your spoon over a candle flame or a gas stovetop and move it around. within a few seconds it will start to shrink and curl. It's so much fun to watch!
  • Taking cues from real flowers, you can make specific specimens or whimsical free forms. Hot glue each petal to another and hold it in place until it cools. Working from outside in.
  • The stamens in the middle are created from the ends of the plastic spoons. Direct the flame an inch or so back from the end and when it starts to melt, pull it apart.
  • They all got several light coats of spray paint, making sure to turn it and cover it all. I bought vases at the Dollar Tree and they also got painted. When everthing is dry, each flower was hot glued on to a vase.
  • I used several different types of spoons. This one was so pretty with its smoky gray transluscence, that I chose not to paint it. it looks like blown glass, right?! 1
  • These would be make great Mother's Day gifts! Plant a little succulent in a smaller vase or arrange some cut flowers in one of the taller ones. Mom will love it!
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How to make Spoon Flowers

Can't wait for the spring flowers to finally arrive? Do what I did and force your own...with plastic spoons! You may have seen some similiar vases at Anthro, but my version costs $1 {the ...»
cost of the vase}. Visit my post to see how to make your own: http://shannonberrey.com/_blog/Shannon_Berre...

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Shannon berrey design
Shannon berrey design Whittier, NC
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  • Diane C
    Commented on Apr 12, 2013
    they are cute...I would suggest doing this outside, if at all possible-when plastic melts, ...»
    toxic fumes are given off...

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  • Inexpensive photo boxes and magazine holders keep everything neat and tidy.
  • This bookshelf was in my daughters bedroom . . . when she no longer wanted it I moved it to my craft room for additional storage.
The "craft" letters are from JoAnn Fabrics. I painted them and used 
3-M tape to hang them up.
  • I framed some free subway art and hung an old frame that was missing the glass. I found the wood "create" letters at JoAnne Fabrics and painted them white.
  • White board is from Walmart, tray is from Target. Magazine holders from Ikea. Photo boxes from Michael's Craft Store.
  • I painted this tray and added a piece of wrapping paper to the bottom. It holds craft supplies and can be moved easily to another table for projects. 1
  • The table was unused in our dining room (turned library). We were going to sell it but decided to move it into my craft room. I love having a huge area to work on projects & scrapbooking. 1
  • More glass jars hold craft supplies 1
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Craft Room

My craft room is in our finished basement and I wanted to create a fun place to craft and scrapbook but didn't want to spend a lot of money. Most of the items were purchased at craft ...»
stores (on sale or with a coupon). I also re-purposed items we already had to save money.

Lori S
Lori S Lewis Center, OH
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    Commented on Apr 07, 2013
    Man...I have a craft closet that is a nightmare...wish I had a magic wand! Great job!!
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  • Full instructions and materials are listed on my blog: http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-garden-accessory-this-year-squirrel-screens/
  • These simple screens will protect your young seeds and plants from birds, squirrels, and moths.
  • The squirrels can't dig in the bed anymore (hee hee) but sun and rain still get through as needed.
  • Mounted on the side of a raised bed, the screen can also be used as vine support. I used it here for cucumbers.
  • Given a good start, my veggies now do really well. Nom nom!
  • While I'm winning this round, you know the squirrels will find some other way to mess with the garden! Such is life. ;)
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DIY Garden Screens: A Multi-Purpose Solution

It's funny sometimes how something so simple can make such a big difference. These homemade garden screens are now a favourite accessory in my garden. ...»

I first start using them to keep the squirrels and birds from dining in my veggie beds. Not only did they work but the fine mesh screen kept the moths out too! From there I realized I could also use them as vine supports, and to support winter covers over my raised beds (I grow veggies throughout the year). Lots of uses from one item!

Many crops are self-pollinating and can remain covered (lettuces, legumes, spinach...) but for those that benefit from insect pollination, just remove the covers once the plants are well-established.

There's a complete material list and instructions on my blog. You can make them without any power tools and it's simple to do. And better yet, the squirrels won't thank you! http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-gar...

Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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    Commented on Apr 06, 2013
    How about deer? My daughter has them walk right up to her patio...munching all the way..
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  • It doesn't cost a lot of money to make your everyday things pretty and more organized. A basket also helps, too.
  • 1). I didn't want to have any glass bottles in the shower and I didn't want to spend a ton of money. I found two nice looking soap dispenser bottles at my local Dollar Tree.
  • 2). I then peeled the label off of the soap bottles. I used acetone nail polish remover to take off the sticky residue left behind.
  • 3). I used my Cricut to cut out the vinyl letters, an S for shampoo and C for conditioner.  The size I used was 2 3/4" . You can also find vinyl letters at any home improvement or hardware store.Just make sure it is waterproof. :)
  • 4). I dumped out all of the Dollar Tree soap. I really don't like to be wasteful but I really only wanted the bottles.
  • 5). Now, it is time to fill up your bottles with your favorite shampoo and conditioner. I did leave a little room on the top for the dispenser to go on.
  • 6). Place the vinyl letters on the bottle. Now place the bottles in your shower and enjoy your new pretty soap dispensers.
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Soap Dispenser Options

I like to make the things I use everyday to be prettier and more organized. My shampoo and conditioner bottles were in need of something pretty. I bought some plastic soap dispensers at ...»
the dollar store and transformed them. Please visit my blog to see the full tutorial and some of my other soap dispensers. :)

Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate
Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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  • Diane C
    Commented on Mar 27, 2013
    Great idea for those of us of a certain age, who can't read labels in the shower...without ...»
    glasses!

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  • July 9th after a week of record high temps and very little rain...the plants here are loaded with tomatoes inside the cage and full of blooms too!

Tomatoes and their need for water

I started may 28th planting 4 tomatoes around a garbage can with holes drilled in the bottom rim and a second row up about 10 inches... buried the can to where the top holes just barely ...»
were above the ground... put in two shovels full of compost... then I fill the can up with water ever 2 days and try not to water the leaves... these four plants are now 5 ft 4 inches in less that a month and a half and loaded with green tomatoes and about a hundred sets of tomato blossoms...

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James Bryan C Crab Orchard, KY
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  • If a fence is at the maximum height allowed, another option is to put a taller structure within the yard like this one. There were townhouses in the yard behind and this really helped obscure the view. 4
  • This arbour and lattice combination was actually used to conceal the compost work area and separate the back wooded area from the garden.
  • You can make a fence taller! Here the fence posts were extended and lattice was added. Vines will eventually fill it in.
  • Here's a detail of the hardware used to extend the fence posts. You'd obviously need a neighbour who agrees with the plan.
  • This tall, open divider separated the sitting area from the lawn. The large, square lattice keeps material costs down. The greenery provides greater privacy.
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Privacy Screen Ideas and How to Make A Fence Taller

These photos from local garden tours show creative ways to improve the privacy in a garden and add some vertical interest. Some use freestanding structures with lattice, others add on to ...»
existing fences. You can see more examples on my blog as well as many complete tours of these gardens. http://www.empressofdirt.net/fence-not-high-...

Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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  • First, prepare "butterfly food" by mixing nine parts water with one part sugar. Depending on the size of your jar, you'll use either a tablespoon or a teaspoon. 16
  • Let the mixture boil until the sugar is dissolved, and then let it fully cool before putting it in the feeder.
  • Using your nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the lid of the jar. You're going to be cutting your sponge and you want your sponge to fit tightly through the hole, so keep it small. You can always make it bigger as necessary. 9
  • Cut your sponge into strings about one inch wide, and then pull it through the hole so there is about a half-inch of sponge sticking out from the top of the lid.
  • Remember, you want the sponge to stick tightly even when it's wet, so you might need to make it larger than you think. 1
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Make A DIY Butterfly Feeder In 6 Easy Steps

Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It's easy! You'll need: A small jar (a mason jar or a baby food jar will work), hammer and ...»
nails, string, a sponge, sugar, water and construction paper.

The first few steps are below the photo, but for the full tutorial, visit: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/06/24/attrac...

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BrightNest
BrightNest Denver, CO
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    love it...but, how do you get the word to bees that this is for the BUTTERFLIES??
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  • Before... sorry I didn't take before pics of the table but you can see the one chair that I still have to do in the back ground.
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  • Finished furniture - there is a bench, 2 chairs and a table. Still one chair to go sadly... 1

Patio Furniture Redo

I was finally tired of the faded, stained and generally unattractive patio furniture. We live in deep South Texas and the wind/sun take a toll on outdoor furniture year-round. I sanded ...»
with 220 grit sandpaper, followed by a walnut stain, and then three coats of polycrylic finish. My husband loves the new look and I couldn't be happier. It was worth the three days of work. I sanded one day, stained and applied a coat of poly one day, and then other coats of poly the next day (let 2 hours go by and then applied the third coat). This way it didn't seem like a lot of work!

Ouina
Ouina Edinburg, TX
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