It’s gardening season again!  I’ve been anxiously awaiting this time of year because it means I get to plan and plant this year’s flowers and veggies.  And no garden is complete without some decorations, right?  Beckie from Infarrantly Creative made herself a gorgeous glass flower assembled from various plates and candle holders from Dollar Tree – would you ever guess?  You can also display this …

Have we mentioned lately how much we love pretty flower pots?  They’re such a fun way to add personality to a space, both indoors and outdoors.  But the prettiest and fanciest of the flower pots always cost more.  Love the look but don’t have the spare cash to throw around on planters?  Grab some plain, inexpensive pots and give them a makeover instead!  (The bonus?  …

Plain flower pots are fairly inexpensive, but it seems like all of the really nifty ones cost ten times more.  Want cool pots but don’t want to pay the difference?  There are a million and one ways to decorate them yourself!  Here’s an idea you might not have considered:  Amy from Positively Splendid used a little fabric and some Outdoor Mod Podge to give some …

Does the warmer weather have you itching to put some plants in the ground? Make sure you mark where you plant your seeds so you don’t lose track of what you’re growing! These stamped silverware plant markers I made on Creative Green Living are easy to make from mismatches or thrifted silverware and last through all kinds of weather! [how to make stamped silverware garden markers]
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Who would have thought you could make your own monogram garden flag for $1.00.?  This is a super easy craft to make your home inviting.  Everyone in the neighborhood will want one!

Whether you’ve out grown their size or their style, don’t toss those old shoes just yet! Spring is the perfect time to perk up your home with plants and shoes make great little homes for them. Heather wrote a fabulous tutorial over on Home Made Simple showing us how to reincarnate your old shoes as flower pots. [how to make recycled shoe planters]
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I love fancy flower pots. I’ve even been known to acquire new houseplants just as an excuse to buy particularly nice pots that catch my eye. But, and this is a big but, the cost of a pretty planter is often more than I am willing to pay. Why spend a wad of cash when you can DIY ‘em for so much cheaper? We’ve seen …

My kids love anything outdoors.  A few years back their grandparents gave them this planter where you could see the plants grow under the soil.  It was very cool.  The kids asked about it the other day and I couldn’t find it to save my life.  I decided I can make my own.  A Dollar Store clear plastic container and some potting soil did the trick.

Now that it’s January, most gardeners have had just enough of a break from their garden to start itching to get stuff in the ground again. One way to get your gardening fix in the middle of winter is to plant an indoor dish garden. Repurpose some of the mismatched dishes in your cupboard or pick up some colorful dishes from your local dollar store. …

Ready for an elegant Thanksgiving craft idea? This chalkboard painted planter is a perfect way to remind you of what you’re thankful for. Make several pots to use as a Thanksgiving centerpiece, or individual planters to use as place-settings for each of your holiday guests. My instructions for this terracotta chalkboard planter are over at Homemade Simple: [gratitude planter]
Here’s a compelling reason to “cultivate” gratitude …