Making Denim Outdoor Planters?How do I make outdoor planters out of old denim? I imagine the fabric needs to be stiffened and waterproofed, but I don't know how.
Repairing a Wind Chime?I have read the thread about fixing the strings of wind chimes, but have a problem with the sun and wind. Dental floss is okay, but I'm having to repair yearly because of said problems. I have been thinking that small chain might work because I see this type of chain on parts of some wind chimes. What do you think?
Sealant for Outdoor Acrylic Art Project?What type of clear coat would I use? I painted a rural scene on a metal mailbox with acrylics with two coats of clear polycrylic satin finish. Do I also need to find a sealer suitable for outdoors/weather? Now I'm reading the polycrylic will not protect the painting outdoors?
Making Cat Face Shaped Stepping Stones?What do you guys suggest for making molds for stepping stones in the shape of a cat's face? I would like to keep the shape of a cat, but even after using wire the ears still broke off. Also if I'm not planning on walking on them can I use plaster of Paris instead of concrete?
Gluing Glass To Glass?I want to make a glass birdbath from clear and colored glassware. These pieces may be heavy and I want to know what glue would be heavy duty enough to hold them together?
Instructions for Easy to Make Stepping Stones?Is there any easy way to make stepping stones? I am looking for a easy craft to do with the older grandchildren. What supplies would I need, what type of concrete, would I need a finishing spray and also how thick should the form be for the stones?
Problems with Homemade Stepping Stones?I am trying to troubleshoot my first attempt at making your stepping stones. Can you tell me what you think the problem might be if the stone crumbled away? I made a large one and a smaller one and it was the smaller one that has simply crumbled away, 5 days after making it.
Finding Patterns for Making PVC Birds?Where can I find patterns for PVC birds?
Flower Pot Bird Bath?I love the purple bird bath made with flower pots! Where did you get the large saucer for the top? What is it made of?
Creating and Selling Plywood Yard Art?Years ago I made a Charlie Brown Christmas plywood scene and I had a lot of fun doing it. Well times are getting tougher as I am getting older and supplementing our income is getting to be an important issue. Is anyone out there doing this type of work and is it remotely lucrative?
Plastic Letters for Imprinting Concrete?Where can I purchase plastic numbers and letters to imprint in wet concrete?
Painting Hypertufa Crafts?Are the projects made with the hypertufa paintable? Or is it possible to add a colorant to the mix?
Gluing Bird Seed to a Styrofoam Ornament?I am trying to glue birdseed to Styrofoam balls, but regular old school glue is not working. The seeds keep falling off. Does anyone know of a tackier glue that would work? I sealed the Styrofoam with Mod Podge.
Priming and Painting Clay Flower Pots?Do you prime your flower pots before painting? I find with some colors I need to do multiple coats, not just 2-3, but more like 8-10 when using lighter colors that I want to cover most of the pot in. Do you recommend some sort of primer first?
Fixing Misspelling in Cement Garden Stone?Any solution to this problem? I put in the name of someone on a cement garden stone and it is spelled incorrectly. Is that an easy fix - how to do that?
Clay Pot Lighthouses?What do you use for the base of the 5 pot lighthouse please?
Terra Cotta Lighthouse?What sizes of pots do you recommend for making this feature? The pots that I have looked at stack too low down on each other.
Making Glass Birdbaths?I have been making birdbaths using vases, glasses, bowls, plates, etc. I'm in the process of making one using purple glassware, which is somewhat difficult to find. I did find a vase that matches perfectly, however, it is plastic. Will this work? Any experience with using plastic with the glass?
Making a Clay Pot Lighthouse?What size clay pots are used to make the large terra cotta light house -using 5 pots?
Making Jeans Plant Pots?I saw this project the other day, you just cut part of the leg off on old jeans, turn them inside out and stitch. I got that part, but forget how the square bottom was made. Can I see that project again?
Using Terra Cotta Lighthouse as Well Cap?Has anyone ever cut the bottom of the pot out so the "lighthouse" can fit over a well cap?
Making a Clay Pot Lighthouse?I need specific instructions for Cape Hatteras clay pot lighthouse.
Drilling Holes in Sea Shells?How does one drill holes in sea shells to string them to make a wind chime?
Making a Terra Cotta Pot Lighthouse?What kind of lantern did you attach to the light house?
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse?Has anyone had a problem with the weight of 3 or 4 pots stacked on each other breaking the ones below them?
Terra Cotta Lighthouse Fencing?What is used for the fencing at the top of the large lighthouse?
Repairing Stepping Stones?I have a nephew that was upset one day and pulled out some of the stones, marbles, and other decorations from our stepping stones. Is there a glue or something I can use to replace them? To be able to put them back in would be to cool.
Making Tire Planters?What do you put in the tires on the top to hold in the dirt, but still allow water to go through?
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse?Why do you have to use cement, why couldn't you use Gorilla glue?
Painting the Pots for Lighthouse?What kind of paint do you use for the lighthouse? Is it spray paint, as last time I painted a terra cotta pot with a paint brush it was all streaky. Any ideas on how to paint it so it is even and has not got the streak lines?
Terra Cotta Lighthouses?How large of pots did you use?
Making a Terra Cotta Flower Pot Lighthouse?What is the black part of the lighthouse just below the lamp. It looks circular with a rail?
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse?Are you sure its just two large terra cotta pots? looks like more to me.
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthoue?Great idea- Is the little light battery operated? Does yours really light up?
Making a Clay Pot Lighthouse?What type of paint do you use for the clay pots? Should you use two different sizes of pots?
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse?What kind of cement is used to put the pots together?
Top of Terra Cotta Lighthouse.Where can the top of lighthouse be purchased ? It looks like one that is on my lighthouse I purchased from Walmart.
Building a Wooden Window Box?How do you make wood window boxes?
Height of Flower Pot Bird Bath?How tall is the bird bath, and if needed, how do I add more height?
Making PVC Yard Birds?How does one make a PVC yard bird?
Buying a Planter Made from a Tire?I'm trying to find someone who can make one of these planters that are made from a tire. This is a parrot shaped planter and is painted in very cheerful colors. If you do these, or know anyone who does please let me know what you charge.
Making a Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder?I have tried several glues to stick a cup to its saucer. All of them are supposedly suitable for sticking ceramic, but none seem to work. Any suggestions?
Making PVC Yard Birds?How do you make birds using PVC pipe?
Aging Terracotta Pots?I want to treat a terracotta pot with an effect that makes it looks like it has been submerged for centuries. Has anyone done this?
Bubbles on Surface of Homemade Stepping Stones?I get a lot of little air holes in the top of my stepping stones when I turn them out. I am using plastic molds and tap them on the ground to release the air, but still get lots of little air holes in what I would like to be a smooth surface.
Making Quick Set Stepping Stones?We were not able to embellish with our lettering, marbles, etc. I have 2 sad little girls and one frustrated grandma.
Making Baseball Fan Faces as Fence Decorations?I have seen faces with baseball hat and binoculars on people's fences. Does anyone have something showing me how to make one?
Making Flowers for the Garden Out of Old Flatware?How do I make flower design yard art from old flatware ?
Finding Old Tires to Recycle in Garden?I am after old tyres. If you want to get rid of any, I would be glad to take them off your hands. I recycle them in my garden.
Making Stepping Stones with Broken Coffee Mugs?I have 40 years worth of chipped and cracked mugs (you know the ones you save from kids, grandkids, sisters, and husband's parents and so on). I was thinking of breaking them up for stepping stones and was wondering if anyone has tried this?
Metal Flower Garden Art?I have seen a picture online of a piece of garden art that was a giant daisy made from mini blind slats and sauce pan lids. They did not explain how to do it and I cannot really tell. Has anyone done this project or do you know how it is put together? It's adorable! Thanks so much!
Making a Toddler Blue Jean Planter?I have toddler blue jeans and blue jean skirts and sneakers. I have seen at craft shows a planter made with these. A pot approximately 7 1/2 inches wide is put inside the waistband, and legs are made out of wood and padded with foam to look realistic.
Waterproof Recycled Glass Window for Garden?I am looking for a design to hang outside in my garden that will withstand the elements. Thank you.
Making Stepping Stones Without Concrete?Is there a way to make garden stepping stones without using concrete?
Making Flower Pot People?In your pot people, how do you get holes in pots?
Putting Solar Lights on Tree Branch Post?I have a post made of three pieces of tree limbs, at different heights. I want to have a solar light on top. On another is an animal and a sign is off to the side of the third one. How do I do this?
Decoupaged Pop Bottle Bird Feeders?I am a 4-H leader and would like to do this as a Mother's Day gift, but don't know how to decoupage. Can someone please tell me how to do the bird feeders? Thanks.
Can I Use a Plastic Coffee Container for a Birdhouse?Could an empty 2 pound plastic coffee container be used to make a bird house? How could I do it?
Help Acquiring Gourds For Crafts?Does anyone grow gourds? I am looking for some kettle gourds or other large type gourds.
How To Make A Bleach Bottle Birdhouse?Does anyone know how to make a bleach bottle birdhouse with mortar and rocks on the outside?