DIY: Tutorial - Framed Vertical Succulent Garden... ...or as I like to call it, Living Art! UPDATE 3.19.11: It's filling in... I have a small pile of vintage frames collecting dust so I thought I'd use one to make a hanging succulent garden. I didn't have much luck finding one particular tutorial that best suited my needs so I gathered mental notes from a few sites, measured my frame and went off to the hardware store with little more than a concept of how it was all going to come together. I also brought Farilla along to help carry supplies for moral support.
He was none too pleased once he realized I was kinda making things up as I went along...but he finally came around! My Supplies: 1- Vintage frame with a 16" x 20" interior opening 1- 20"x24" piece of 1" Chicken Wire 1- 9' long piece of 2"x"2" 1 - 22"x 26" piece of oak plywood for the backing a bunch of nails (some 2 1/2 " & some 1") 1 spray can of clear satin water based outdoor Varathane Diamond Spar Urethane ~10 lbs of cactus soil 50+ succulent clippings.
Miniature Greenhouse. Follow I have always wanted a greenhouse of my own. Until that day comes, this miniature greenhouse is keeping me pretty happy. I finally found a good use for all these old thimbles. They make perfect planters for tiny succulent plants. For the greenhouse, I used a glass terrarium that was no longer, housing any plants. for creating a small greenhouse. Besides thimbles, I used plastic bottle lids, for planters. Pots, you can use. Should work. A view from the top. I just took snippets from plants already in our garden. I used some old wooden bobbins, and wood block for tables. The kids helped to build the rock table in the back. They loved stacking the rocks so much, they came up with Throw in some tiny tools, (we had from other toys), and your greenhouse is ready!
Set it outside, and if you're lucky, you may have some little visitors! If you like what you see subscribe to our blog, over on the right sidebar, or by email. We are posting new ideas all the time! Wednes-DIY Home Décor: The Light Bulb Vase. This week we’re sharing some of the blog’s greatest hits! These are some of our most loved posts by you, our amazing readers. Don’t throw away those old light bulbs just yet! I have a fun, easy DIY for you that will brighten up your home decor or workspace :) This DIY is very simple, but it requires working with glass so you definitely need to be careful! What you need: A light bulb (any shape or size will work!) , pliers and gardening wire. Step One: First you need to remove the little silver layer on the bottom of the light bulb.
Work the pliers under the layer to create a little lip, and then you should be able to peel it right off with the pliers. Step Two: Now you have to remove the black cap from the bottom of the light bulb. Step Three: Once the black glass was removed it was really easy to get the little glass tube and wiring on the inside of the bulb out – I simply tapped it with the pliers and it broke right off. And now you have your empty lightbulb!
Now I want to make more! DIY Stamped Silverware Garden Markers « My so called crafty life. This DIY is really fun to make, and if you have a relative or friend with a workshop and plethora of tools to help you, it’s a breeze. Stamp your silverware to mark your herbs, veggies, or even stamp your names as a fun idea for garden art. Please note: I used a propane torch when making mine which you need to have a steady hand and use extreme caution as these burn super hot, and can really cause bad burns if you aren’t careful. This is not a kid safe craft, but if you are a careful adult capable of using a torch responsibly then craft on my friend! Here is what you will need: *Silverware (I got mine from the thrift store for $.25 a pop) *Metal stamping set (mine is 1/4″) *Hammer *Anvil *Propane Torch( use caution, these can cause major burns if not properly handled) *Jar of water *Buffing system, we used my hubby’s nifty electric buffing/grinding system (most dremel’s have some kind of buffer discs as well) *A buddy- this job requires a helper to hold the hot spoon while you stamp.
Hanging plant. Plants in tea cups. If I've made a good enough impression on you to pop in now and then recurrently you will soon notice that everything about me, from my mood to what I do, even what kind of foods I eat, is predicted by the weather. Check the forecast and you'll know what I'll be having for dinner. Something along those lines. ;) And so now that it's gray and rainy, but still a pleasant temperature, a weather perfect for growth and life, I want to bring some of all that wonderful greenness into the house. But to do it from the dry, warm side of the window. Having seen people grow herbs in cute little teacups, I've been going to markets and charity shops and buying porcelain items like I was about to have a small country over for tea.
Inspiration: And my attempt: A selection of china and a few cheap, but cute little plants. While the plastic pots the plants come in are ugly (and most likely won't fit in your average tea cup), they are really useful for water drainage. Shaped plant paper. Plantable Paper. Paper making is a craft that dates back about 2000 years. Modern paper making has is roots in China. In 105 AD the technique for turning tree bark, rope remnants, rags and old fishing nets into pulp and then sheets of paper was developed. In our modern world we no longer have an appreciation for the art of handmade paper. Machines have taken over the work of skilled artisans and the demand for cheap paper has taken it's toll on the environment by diminishing forests and generating unbelievable amounts of garbage.
Today we are going to learn the basics of handmade paper making. Traditionally, handmade paper has always used recycled materials. Newspaper, old printer paper, tissue paper or construction paperWildflower or herb seedsWindow screen2 wooden frames or picture framesBlenderPlastic basinOld towelsBaking sheetsRolling pin The Frame: You can buy paper making kits that have the frames pre-made or you make your own. The Pulp: The Method: Ideas for seed paper: How to Plant: Food Jar Terrariums. Science in a jar is something that scores me some serious cool points in the scientist in training universe. That’s especially true when it means that we can head out for a walk around our local park – or even the backyard – with express permission to pick up, handle, pack away and take home anything cool and natural found along the way.
I woke up the other morning to a countertop full of empty food jars with lids – which completely stumped me since it seems practically impossible to amass such a collection without realizing it. Luckily, I got to my e-mail and found the daily dose of Design Sponge before running off to the return center because there it was – my cool points for at least a week.
The tiny person just about lost her mind when she saw some awesome food jar terrariums up on the screen. “Now we know what to do with mossy!” She screeched referring to her moss friend whom we have lovingly housed on the porch since finding him in January. Here’s what you need: - Some moss Directions: