This is the modern spin on the classic gazing ball.
How they're made
- Thick glass lamp globes or bowling balls are covered in flat-bottom marbles (also called glass gems).
- The stands are from old solar lights.
Adhesive: E6000 or GE II silicone sealant (for outdoor projects).
Transform a plain birdhouse into something wonderful.
How they're made
- Roof is made from funnels and decorative wood accents
Adhesive: E6000 or GE II silicone sealant (for outdoor projects).
Tip: Pick a simple birdhouse (without many details) so it's easy to attach the stones.
Use the blades from an old ceiling fan to create a giant dragonfly.
How they're made
Wings: ceiling fan blades (use the existing hardware)
Body: wooden table leg
Eyes: sunglasses
Antennae: metal wire
Details: Forks, spoons, pastry cutters, glass gems
Assemble using E6000 or GE II silicone sealant (for outdoor projects) and wood screws.
Glass and metal plates and serving dishes are attached together to make flowers.
How they're made
- Plates can be attached with adhesive or drill holes and thread a bolt through the plates.
- Post: wood or metal pipe.
Tip: Attach pipe cap with adhesive to back of flower to sit over post.
Adhesive: E6000 or GE II silicone sealant (for outdoor projects).
Drill bit: Diamond drill bit for glass.
Shopping tip: Thinner, light weight plates are easier to drill.
You can make tipsy pots, also known as topsy turvy planters with any plant container that has holes in the bottom (big enough to thread a pipe through).
How they're made
- A long metal post (rebar or pipe) is secured in the ground and the pots are threaded through it.
Assembly
- Work from the bottom up, add soil and flowers to each pot.
Tip: Keep the soil parallel with the ground (not sloped like the pot) to make watering easier.
Shopping Idea: Look for old cooking pots, kettles, water pitchers, as well as flower pots.
Got a cracked or damaged birdbath?
Turn it into a planter.
Tips
- Choose plants appropriate for the depth of the birdbath.
- Succulents are ideal for more shallow containers.
I started making these when my kids were little. We would hide secret notes and little toys inside.
How they're made Adhesive: E6000 or GE II silicone sealant (for outdoor projects).
When old watering cans start leaking, it's time to turn them into planters and garden art.
How they're made
- Lamp crystals (prisms), marbles, and beads are wired into the watering can spout.
There are free instructions here plus lots of resources.
Got a garden gnome? Make him a home! If fairy gardens are too small for your little kids to manage, these bigger items are the perfect size for playing in the garden.
How they're made
- Dab with white paint.
- Use wood screw to attach bowl to wood branch.
Watch for little accessories that fit the size of your gnome.
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