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Laura, The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles

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On my blog, I share my craft tutorials, garden ideas, my handmade loves, my unsolicited advice, Pet Scribbles projects, and at some point will overshare about my cats! Shed is a noun, as in garden shed (I love to garden) or tool shed (I love my bone folder)... Shed is also a verb such as when one sheds tears, inhibitions, negative thoughts, negative people... Or sheds fur, as in my cats shed a ton of fur (I dote on my cats, almost crazy cat lady status)... Or someone sheds light on something, makes things clearer... It is all of those definitions that go into my blog being called The Shed!

Favorite area of home improvement:

I'm not a garden "expert" but I am an avid gardener, still learning as I grow - pun intended! If I had my choice, I'd be outside gardening year-round!


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Wooden Heart Chimes

Using wooden craft heats, paint, decals and string, I made my own wooden wind chimes. They are hanging in the window next to my desk and they sound awesome when a breeze blows in.
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    These are wonderful! I think they'd make a great wedding gift!
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Vintage Charm Restored by Lori Young
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  • the finished product. you can win all this shinny goodness. From Left to right. Colored Faux Mercury glass, plain ol' faux Mercury glass, plain colored mason jar and lil' faux mercury mason jar
  • Faux colored Mercury glass
  • getting ready to bake the glass
  • some of what you will need for this project. Krylon Looking glass spray, spray bottle with vinegar and water and good ol' paper towels
  • Pebeo Vitrea 160, comes in many colors, my new love and obsession!
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Diy Mercy Glass in any color

From the time I saw how to do Faux mercury glass have been trying to figure out how to do it in blue, I just adore blue. I got it! And I want to share it with you. Mason jars and dollar ...»
store finds never looked this good! Also WIN this Fabulous set of vases! Why work when you can win!

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  • This was my husbands grandfathers old tool box.  It actually still has the leather strap on it!  right next to my sink! 1
  • An extra pallet board serves as a towel holder outside the shower!
  • old center block holds my grandmothers mirror!
I was made fun of for that center block, but it cleaned up well and I painted it with a creamy textured paint.
  • Better look at the concrete center block!
  • Buffet in old house...
  • To Master Bath vanity in new house!
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Master bath towel rack and old tool box for my jewelry!

I decided that I did not want the ordinary bathroom accessories to hold my towels and just hang my Grandmother's mirror. I also wanted to utilize some of the old tool boxes my husband ...»
wanted to keep of his grandfathers and fathers. Everything fits perfectly and looks great with the "old buffet" turned vanity!

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  • The star magnolia is shedding the furry coverings on it's flower buds.
  • Much loved flowering quince is bursting with anticipation of it's pink/coral blooms
  • After only one year, we have some pencil sized asparagus. Can't wait to harvest these?
  • A new lilac transplanted last year is showing off it's buds - don't know if it's white or pink
  • Excited to see how this dawn redwood fills a vacant spot in the garden. The dawn redwood is one of those "evergreens" that sheds its leaves in the winter.
  • A healthy bleeding heart plant seems to grow before our eyes.
  • Even as a new leaf emerges, the water droplets gather in this alchemillia (lady's mantle) - a gorgeous plant for it's leaf interest and chartreuse foamy flowers.
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Anticipating Some Blooms in my Spring Garden

It seems spring has been a little cranky this year and she just doesn't want to appear. But the sun was (and I say WAS) shining brightly this morning, so I took a walk anticipating some blooms in my garden.

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    Love these pictures - especially the color of the bleeding heart! (Will this year be the year ...»
    we can spend some money on getting the shade garden going?, she wonders...) Can't wait to enjoy your star magnolia in bloom in pictures! :) (And glad that Miriam I tagged me as now I found another blog to thoroughly enjoy!)

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  • Love this patch of purple Crocuses, against the dark green of the Mugo pine next to them.
  • A close-up of our Star Magnolia blooms. Love this tree, but it's only in "full" bloom for about 5 days.
  • These mini Narcissus are such a treat. I definitely need to plant more of these bulbs for next year.

Our first round of Spring blooms in our gardens...

Here's a few close-ups of the first Spring blooms this year. Just some garden eye candy for you!
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    Glad you enjoyed them Miriam!
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  • This is a simple, easy craft for kids and adults.
  • Any used food jars will work. Keep the lids! 1
  • Cover the jar with flat-bottom marbles using silicone sealant as an adhesive.
  • Attach the jar lid to a post or dowel using a wood screw. 1
  • But first hide a wish and tiny toys inside for a surprise later.
  • Check the jars every now and then. You never know when you might find a treasure!
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How To Make Garden Treasure Jars

I started making these treasure jars when my kids were little and they wanted to make some garden art of their own. Because the jars remain functional, you can hide little notes and toys ...»
inside. Use them like little time capsules or part of a treasure hunt. And, of course, the covered jars look like pretty jewels in the garden.

1. Cover any used jar (keep the lid) with flat-bottom marbles (also sold as 'florist stones' or 'glass gems'). I use GE Silicone II sealant (clear, waterproof) as an adhesive.

2. Mount the lid on a post or dowel.

3. Attach the jar.

Notes and tiny treasures can be added at any time.

Full instructions, material list, and sources are listed on my blog here: http://www.empressofdirt.net/gardentreasurej...

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Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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