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Suzanne Hubbard

Kemah, TX
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  • I found these lighting globes at the Goodwill for half off.
  • I started applying glass flat sided marbles(Dollar Tree) with this adhesive but they started sliding and I got impatient, so I went to hot glue. Worked great and no slipping.
  • Stones from Dollar Tree and a few engraved stones left over from my daughter's wedding.
  • Fast forward, six different globes.
  • After a few weeks of researching and shopping for the cheapest and best choice of grout, I found a bag for $2 at the Habitat Restore.  Messy job for indoors but snow outside made me do it in a large tub on my kitchen table.
  • This is the adhesive I used (always on hand, great stuff) to put a base on my globes since they are open on the bottom.I has silicone so it will be water tight.  I wanted to make them as outdoor friendly as possible.
  • Again, being the cheap-skate I am, I found lg. mason jar lids at the Habitat Restore. They fit over the opening perfectly.  I used plenty of adhesive around the ring and inside the ring sealing it completely.
  • Some only had the ring so I used some bottom pieces from old Tupperware parfait glasses.
  • After letting the bases dry over night(resting on plastic bowls,in the background), time for a paint job. To protect the globes, I cut circles in the bottom of grocery bags and taped them tight around the globes.
  • I had just enough left over paint from other projects to do the bases.
  • It was a bit colder outside than the paint recommends, but it dried fast.
  • Finished drying inside.
  • Now they sit upright and are water tight and weather protected. I think they are so cute.
  • After about 2 1/2 weeks and countless inches of snow, I can finally get outside to seal the grout. I used Thompsons water seal (had cedar colored  on hand).
  • I poured some in a plastic container and used a cheat chip brush to slather it on. Make sure you cover your table, this is messy.
  • And wear gloves.
  • Don't worry about the cloudy way the marbles look. Let them dry for a couple hours and wipe off the stones and marbles with an old cloth.
  • After a bit of elbow grease, they shine like new.
  • Now, find the perfect place for them in the garden.
  • Now if only my gardens recoup from the long, cold winter we've had.  Happy Spring, Everyone.
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Garden Globes

After seeing so many posts on diy garden globes, I just had to try it. I started searching for old bowling balls but all I found were priced too high. Then little by little, it all came ...»
together and and I now have six garden globes that I just love. Hope you do too.

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Vickie G Greeley, CO
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    Commented on May 05, 2013
    I've done it with Styrofoam balls. But the grouting was a test in my patience.
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  • These mushrooms would be right at home in a fairy garden!
  • Sweet garden nymph fountain
  • A fountain made of basalt columns adds a great architectural element to any landscape!
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Fountains and Small Water Features

For those of you who have a small backyard, love garden art, or are considering adding another water feature to your landscape, perhaps a small fountain like this will help. They use only ...»
a little water (can be hooked up to an autofill from your irrigation system), use a small pump that will use only a little electricity, and are easy to install. Three great reasons to consider this a good choice! For more ideas on small water features, check out this portfolio on our website: http://www.rmwaterscape.com/rmw/Portfolio/Pa...

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  • My finished flower pots :)
  • A close-up of a Hang-A-Pot hook
  • My pots before I planted my Spring blooms.

DIY Fence Flower Pots

Want to add some pretty flowers to your fence this spring? It's really easy to do. All you need is a few clay pots from your local garden store, some spray paint in your favorite Spring ...»
colors and a few Hang-A-Pot hooks. After you have gathered your supplies, your first step is to beautify your pots with spray paint. I decided to cover the rims on my pots with painter's tape, but you can paint as much or as little as you like. While your pots are drying, grab your hooks and installed them on your fence. They are super easy to install and will be hidden by your flowers in the pots. After that all that is left is planting your beautiful Spring flowers. If you would like more details on where to buy the hooks or to see my fence flower pots, you can simply visit my post. http://www.inspirationformoms.com/2011/06/my... #itching4Spring #hangapot #flowers #garden

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Vine Planter

One day as I was walking through the Woods, I came upon this big beautiful vine that had fallen or was cut down from a tree. I decided I would attatch my coconut shells to it and make a ...»
vertical planter. If you decide you would like to do this, pre-coat with an insect repelant or you will have critters setting up home in your vine or piece of wood.

I filled a planter with gravel to hold the vine in place and then artistically fashioned the vines in a way that followed the braid of the vine. You will want to use plants that do not grow big, and have shallow root systems like sedom and baby tears. I added a Buddha statue at the base for a nice reflective touch. I love nature and bringing the natural elements in, to and around my home. Happy Earth Day! Every Day (:

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