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DIY: How to make a wood log planter with succulents
garden decoration, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

How to make a wood log planter with succulents

Posted onApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017

I’ve such a weak spot for rustic garden decorations with untreated wood. Every time when we cut a tree or get logs for our firewood, I want to get creative with it. Since I was …

decoration, nature crafts, summer

Time for Lavender Wands

Posted onJune 30, 2015

It’s lavender season and I made a bunch of lavender wands again! I did them also last year and they still smell wonderful. They are so pretty, I think this will be an annual tradition! …

kids, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Cute Daisy Crown

Posted onMay 26, 2015June 18, 2015

I hope every child is lucky enough to learn how to make daisy chains. I love these simple innocent crafts that you can do outside with natural materials. I have so many great childhood memories …

decoration, garden decoration, kids, painting, summer, tutorials

Garden Decoration – Butterfly

Posted onMay 13, 2015March 17, 2021

I just LOVE DIY-stores. They are my absolute favorite! I’m sure we all agree there. 🙂 You can always find inspiration for a new project or unearth treasures in the craft-section. A while ago I …

decoration, fall / autumn, garden decoration, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Basic Willow Wreath Tutorial

Posted onOctober 11, 2014May 25, 2015

Once the autumn leaves are falling it’s time to prune trees and shrubs. You can use some of the materials to make nice rustic decorations, like wreaths or grow supports for your garden. This tutorial …

decoration, garden decoration, magical, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Straw Plaiting – Countryman’s Favour

Posted onAugust 2, 2014May 25, 2015

The Countryman’s Favour or the Harvest Knot is one of the most traditional and easiest straw crafts. The shape of the knot resembles a heart, and it was often presented as a love token. Young …

decoration, garden decoration, magical, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Straw Weaving – Pentagram Star

Posted onAugust 1, 2014May 25, 2015

I’m still very into my straw weaving pojects! 🙂 This time I did a pentagram star with wheat and rye. I used the same technique in my Lavender Star Tutorial. Materials: I used 10 pieces …

decoration, garden decoration, magical, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Straw Weaving – Welsh Border Fan

Posted onJuly 31, 2014May 25, 2015

This Straw Weaving tutorial is called “Welsh Border Fan”. It’s a typical design that has it’s origin in Wales. Like all other corn dollies or straw crafts it holds a special meaning: In pagan times …

decoration, garden decoration, magical, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Straw Wheel – DIY

Posted onJuly 26, 2014May 25, 2015

This Straw Wheel is my second project in my straw crafting series. It reminds me of the depiction of sun wheels. So it’s acutally quite fitting for the season. 🙂 For this Straw Wheel you …

decoration, garden decoration, magical, nature crafts, summer, tutorials

Straw Weaving – Heart

Posted onJuly 22, 2014May 25, 2015

Straw Weaving or Wheat Weaving is a tradition that goes back to a time where the grain was cut by hand. It was believed that the “Spirit of the Harvest” lived within the grain. So …

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