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Category Archives: Garden Decor Crafts

Lots of unique craft ideas to add something special to your garden

This photo-rich tutorial will show you how just how easy it is to repurpose an empty CD case and turn it in a CD spindle water feature bringing a calming, zen-like decorative feel to any space. #Spindlerepurpose #ACraftyMix #waterfeature

How to Make a CD Spindle Water Feature

I bet you’ve never thought of repurposing an empty CD spindle into a water feature. Neither...

Looking for a creative way to repurpose a tin can? The you'll love this steampunk tin can planter. We call him Dr Edinose and he's sure to add a little whimsy to your outdoor decor. #steampunkplanter #ACraftyMix #TinCanRecycle

Dr Edinose – A DIY Tin Can Steampunk Planter

I have this thing for turning throw-away stuff into unique planters. It just makes me happy....

This photo-rich tutorial will show you how you can make your own fairy playground using what you have in your craft cupboard. No fancy tools needed and everything can be made in a morning #FairyGarden, #ACraftyMix, #Playground

Make Your Own Fairy Playground – a Photo Tutorial

For the longest time, I’ve been meaning to turn an old, rickety chair into a fairy...

Make a statement in the garden with this DIY Oversized Teacup and Saucer Planter. You can also use it as a prop at your next Alice in Wonderland tea party. #TeacupPlanter #GiantTeaCup #ACraftyMix #DIYPlanter

Oversized Teacup and Saucer Planter – DIY

Whenever my hubby does something a little over the top, he always defends himself by saying...

Add a little light-hearted fun to you porch décor with these easy to make mossy creatures. With bendable caps and popping eyes they’re sure to put a smile on your face. #PorchDecor #MossCreatures #ACraftyMix

Easy Mossy Creatures – A Fun Porch Décor Idea

Sometimes when life gets too crazy, it’s good to just take a break and make something...

This living succulent mushroom planter is much easier to make than you might think. It takes a little time, but once those succulents take root and start spreading it puts on such a gorgeous display. #Succulentplanter #uniqueplanter #ACraftyMix #PlanterIdeas

How to Make a Gorgeous Succulent Mushroom Planter

Hands up who doesn’t love a unique planter? Something that adds a little magic to the...

I love recycling tin cans into planters like this one. We call it the rusty tin can barrel bag planter. Quite a mouth full but it’s really easy to do with things you would normally throw away. #Barrelbag #TinCanRepupose #ACraftyMix #DIYPlanter #TinCanPlanter #recycledtincan #DenimCrafts

Faux Rusty Tin Can Barrel Bag Planter – DIY

We love repurposing tins cans. There are sooooo many things you can do with them. You...

Take your garden decor to a whole new level with this beautiful moss pillow succulent planter. Not only is it easy to make but it also adds a magical touch to any outdoor space #gardendecor #mosspillow #acraftymix #succulentplanter #gardendecorideas

How to Make a Succulent Moss Pillow Planter

Going through some of our old posts, I realized that we’d shared a bucket load of...

Add a little African magic to your garden with this gorgeous Ndebele beaded planter. The tutorial will show you how to make the planters in two different styles. #ndebelepattern #ndebeleart #ndebeleplanter #acraftymix #localislekker #DIYPlanter #BeadedPlanter

2 Easy Ways to Make Ndebele Planters

One of the many things I love about South Africa is our rich and diverse cultural...

Take your moss ball string garden to the next level with this cute kokedama fairy village. Easy to make and customize. #EcoFriendly #Kokedama #FairyVillage #ACraftyMix #EasyGardenCraft #MossBalls #SpekBoom #kokedamaIdeas #StringGarden #IndoorPlants

How to Build a Kokedama Fairy Village

Kokedamas, or moss balls, originated in Japan, and these charming floating gardens are taking over the...

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