For the Birds
I love having some fun creating glass totems. I had collected lots of clear glass from thrift stores, from donations from friends and from cleaning out the cupboards. I picked out 3 pieces … a patterned bud vase, a clear … Continued
The Driftwood Starburst
From my collection of collected driftwood from British Columbia I’ve made a driftwood starburst. This was one of my winter crafting projects and I can’t wait to get it outside in a permanent home. The fun part was collecting the … Continued
A Recycled Owl
Spring is just about here and my winter crafting list is complete. I recently completed a recycled owl from this list, made from an old cutting board, some cutlery and some lids from tin cans.
The Stone Tree
I’ve been creative and crafty lately and I’ve just created a tree out of wood and stones. It was a simple project to make and will make a great addition to the garden or it can even be used for inside … Continued
The Tea Time Tree
Saylor House, built around 1875 is a wonderful cafe in Bloomfield, Ontario with a lot of history. Walking down the driveway takes you to the cafe in what was originally the drive shed. Here you can sit and enjoy your meal inside or out … Continued
Spiral Twirlers
Every garden deserves some whimsy and adding twirlers to various places means you can watch them twirl gently in the breeze. I hope all of you are enjoying a lovely summer. Even though I’ve been taking a break from posting … Continued
How Do Bottomless Pots Work?
How do you grow plants in the garden where the soil is so compacted or rocky that it is hard to grow anything there? I tried using bottomless pots like mini raised gardens which allowed me to fill the pot with good soil … Continued
Making a Pinecone Feeder
Here is a quick and easy bird feeder for the kids and grandkids to make. You need a pinecone, string, lard, peanut butter, and some bird seed. The bigger the pinecone the better as you will be able to get … Continued
A Candle Centerpiece
While searching through the craft closet for something I came across some wicker plate holders. This reminded me of a craft I had made with the girls when they were young. The wicker plates were used as the base of … Continued
How to Make a Half Coconut Feeder
You can turn a coconut into a feeder with a few simple steps. This is the second style of coconut feeder we’ve made for the garden. The birds love them filled with homemade suet. After buying your coconut, drill a … Continued
Making Small Garden Flags
I’ve got two more garden flags to add to the collection. While the grandkids were here on Friday they each made a small one. For those that visit my site on a regular basis you will remember the big ones … Continued
Making a Garden Flag
I love garden flags and have a few of them in different sizes and locations in the garden. While visiting our family in British Columbia we made our own special garden flag.
Ladybugs in the Garden
Do you want some help in controlling pests in the garden?Ladybugs are winged insects that belong to the beetle family. They are small, rounded and usually bright coloured with hardened wing cases to cover the transparent wings. The red and … Continued
A Bench to Relax On
One of my personal challenges this year is to learn to use the power tools more effectively. I’ve had fun learning to use the brad nailer, the drill and the saws.
Building the Bug Flats
What do you do with some old wood, old bits of trees, and old bricks? Why you build a block of flats of course. The Bug Flats are now under construction and there will be free accommodation for all sorts of … Continued