Lightbulb Bud Vase. Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey.
When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse. Suburbia Soup: Don't "Strain" Yourself Planter Tutorial. Prickled Heart Planter Trio. Try This: Prickled Heart Planter Trio I love plants.
They just make a home feel alive. Unfortunately, about the only thing that I can keep alive are succulents. So this, my friends, is a simple little succulent project. Materials: 3 Mini Wooden Planting Pots, Acrylic Paint (any color you choose, of course), Paint Brush(es), Heart TemplateI picked up my mini wooden planting pots from the craft store.
Directions: Trace the heart template onto the front of each of the pots with a pencil. On one, paint the inside of the heart and the lip of the pot. Line 'em up. If you do give this tutorial a try, please be sure and share a picture through the "Share Your Projects" link at the top of the blog page. Find me elsewhere. Vertical Gardener: Turn a Champagne Cork Into a Tiny Air Plant Planter. I first got word of air plants from a coworker, who's a fellow plant nerd.
The only maintenance they required, she said, was bright, indirect light, a weekly soak in water, and an occasional spritzing with a water bottle. They apparently derive their nutrients from air/moisture and do not grow in soil, hence the name. In nature, you'll find them perched onto other plants or structures. In terms of vertical gardening, air plants are a good option because they are small and can be readily mounted onto your surface of choice and hung from a wall, ceiling or really any vertical structure.
I've come across a ton of neat DIY ideas using air plants, so I'll be posting more air plant DIYs as I try them out. I bought a tiny Tillandsia at Buchanan's Native Plants for $1.99. This is probably the easiest DIY ever. Put your tiny planter in a sunny window. The possibilities are pretty much endless with air plants. Charity Favor: Go Green – Plantable Wildflower Paper. Hello there MarryThis friends!
I am Mellissa, and I blog at de Lovely Affair. I was so excited when Allison asked me to write a guest post for the Charity Favors Series, and today, we are going green with a fabulous charity donation idea AND a super easy DIY project for you crafty, budget brides. A green wedding isn’t just about going cheap; it’s about making smart, value based purchases for everything from invitations to your dress. NOT purchasing packaged, shipped, and then tossed wedding favors, is good for the planet and your wedding budget.
There are so many green DIY options for a green bride but by far my favorite is donating to an eco-friendly charity close to your heart. via The Costa Rica News A perfect green cause for eco-conscious couples: preserving the Amazon Rainforest. Green charity favors are an excellent option for eco-conscious couples who want to make a difference with their dollars and give something a little more meaningful than Jordan almonds. Instructions: Cork Planters. These cork planters are super sweet.
They are easy to make and make awesome fridge magnets. We also think they’d make for great upcycled gifts. Got a wine or plant lover on your list? We’ve got you covered. These cork planter fridge magnets make for a quick and easy DIY. Propagating Succulents from Leaves Part 2 - Succulents and Sunshine. I have a sad story to tell.
Just over two weeks ago I went to Arizona for a week. I had moved all my succulents outside now that the weather is getting warm. This should have been fine except all the succulent leaves that I was propagating were in the direct sunlight, which I didn’t realize. Sadly, all of the cute little succulents that had started growing died. Those beautiful pink roots turned nasty, shriveled and black.