Fence Art – 25 pieces of art using a backyard fence as the canvas
In looking up ideas for my fence art whale the other week, I came across some incredible fences that were a work of art. The artists used the actual fence panels, chain link, pickets and clay walls as their canvas and created backyard spaces fit for an art gallery. If the fences in your garden […]
Pottery Barn Inspired Buoys
I love Pottery Barn. Everyone loves Pottery Barn right? But if you’re reading this (a DIY) blog, then you’re probably in the same boat as I am and don’t really want to pay Pottery Barn prices for projects that seem completely DIY-able. Like these decorative wooden buoys for instance: Whew! They’re on sale right now. […]
DIY Decorative Trays
I made these decorative trays last week in preparation for end-of-school Teacher gifts – the first two were made entirely from scrap wood, and were meant to be prototypes, but the girls loved them so much they decided to give both the crappy and good versions to their teachers. I was worried this project was […]
Make Your Own Outdoor Clock
Summer means backyard playdates, lazy afternoons and late-sunset evenings. If you have to keep track of time, make your outdoor clock a piece of garden art. Bring in the colours of your patio furniture, or paint a rainbow and make counting the minutes bright and cheerful. Supplies: One, 1” x 6” x 6’ (2.5cm x […]
Just Ducking Around
*This is a sponsored post – I was provided the Sonicrafter F50 free of charge from Rockwell Tools. All opinions are my own. Have you ever tried refinishing metal garden art? My Mom asked me if I could do anything with these ducks; While trashing them seemed like the best option, I decided to ‘duck’ […]
DIY Cement Planter
Have you ever “played” with concrete? You know, tried out all of those gorgeous inspiration photos from Pinterest? Perhaps you remember my glove planter? Well, I decided to give concrete/cement another go with a DIY cement planter- so let me show you what I did and then tell you what I learned (there are a few […]
DIY Yard Art
If you agree that your yard/patio/deck is an extension of your home, then why not decorate it as such? DIY yard art is an easy and inexpensive way to dress up your outdoor oasis. Go big, go bold! Last week I showed you the whale fence art (from a pallet) that I created to hang […]