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Craft: Fence Posts Decorations
6 Jul 2022

Craft: Fence Posts Decorations

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Crafty's Projects, Nature Crafts, Whimsy | 22

I hate to throw anything away as you never know when inspiration will hit you. A favourite stained glass artist of ours is Cindy Laneville and I had the privilege of meeting Cindy some years ago at a couple of … Continued

rocks, sea glass, shells, trees
The Fisgard Lighthouse
14 Jul 2019

The Fisgard Lighthouse

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Crafty's Projects, Nature Crafts | 6

The Fisguard Lighthouse is a favourite place to visit on our trips to British Columbia. I can’t believe that I haven’t shared photos from this place. As I just completed a craft of a photo of the lighthouse decoupaged onto … Continued

decoupage, Fishguard Lighthouse, shells
Shell Danglers
24 Feb 2019

Shell Danglers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Crafty's Projects, Whimsy | 8

I love shells and have been collecting them for years. I do keep a container full so that I can look through them and dream I’m on the beach collecting them. But lots have been make into garden projects. This … Continued

danglers, driftwood, shells
Making a Shell Wreath
27 Jan 2019

Making a Shell Wreath

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Collections, Crafty's Projects, Nature Crafts | 21

~ I’m a collector of many things and one of those things is shells.  I can’t resist picking up shells when we are visiting British Columbia.  Over the years I’ve collected so many in different shapes, sizes and varieties.  Usually … Continued

nature crafts, shells, wreaths
Winter Delights- Whimsy
28 Dec 2016

Winter Delights- Whimsy

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Through My Lens, Whimsy | 1

Whether we like it or not, winter is here till almost the end of March.  We moan about it, we curse it, we hate it but we should be looking for the delights of winter. It’s time to be more positive … Continued

bottle tree, shells, Stumpy Family, winter delights
How to Make Shell Candles
16 Oct 2016

How to Make Shell Candles

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Collections, Nature Crafts, Whimsy | 2

Who can resist picking up shells while at the beach?  I know I can’t and have accumulated quite a lot over the years of collecting.   Then comes the question of what to do with them? On our numerous visits … Continued

candles, nature crafts, shell candles, shells

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