Crafts & DIY

Make a Beautiful Succulent Wreath for your Home

Although I’m not a craft blogger, I love to do fun and different things with plants occasionally. I was at the nursery a couple of weeks ago and saw these lovely little succulents and thought, “what can I do with them?” For whatever reason, I immediately thought of doing a succulent wreath.

However, mine is a little different than many you’ve seen because I put the succulents into pots right on the wreath. It will make care of the wreath a bit easier, I think, as the succulents will continue to grow in the soil and won’t be as exposed to the elements.

Succulent Gardens: A Quick and Simple How-To

Succulent container gardens are super simple, cute gifts any time you need a quick present for a friend or coworker. As an extra bonus, it won’t cost you a ton of cha-ching! AND, I’ve even got a second bonus gift for you to make too! Ready? Here goes!

Making your Own Produce Bags is Quick and Easy

If you’ve read my last few posts (Sustainable Home & Sustainable Garden), you’ve noticed I’ve been talking a lot about sustainability in the home and garden.

Making your own produce bags to take to the grocery store or the farmers’ market is a quick and easy step you can take to reduce your plastics use and become a bit more sustainable in everyday life. They make great gifts too!

And, best of all, you only need basic sewing skills to create them!

Fun Things to Do with Kids in the Garden

Maybe you have kids and you’d like to get them interested in spending time in the garden.

Or you love to garden and take care of your grandkids and need to keep the littles busy while you work.

Well, I’ve put together a list of the best, funnest (is that a word?) ideas for kiddos in the garden and yard that you’re ever gonna see (at least I think it is!)

Easy to Make Lavender Sachets are a Great Gift for any Occasion

Today, I have an idea for a super quick and inexpensive gift for coworkers or friends (or yourself!) that you can whip up in just a few minutes.  These little sachets are so easy to make and they smell divine! 

This year, I decided to do something with the lavender from my garden, so I cut some, brought it in the house and dried it.  Sachets are such a quick and simple holiday gift, I just had to make some!  Here’s how I did it.