Garden totems

When making totems and dish flowers, not every glue may be the right glue to use in every situation. It's not the fault of the glue, but rather that its limitations are exceeded. Artist explains how E6000 and other glues perform in outside conditions and the many causes of glue fails for totems and dish flowers. Advice on good glue techniques and problem solving solutions. #Garden Art, #Glass Garden Art, #Glue, #Dish Flowers, #E-6000, #How to make a totem, #Why glue didn't work

DIY Garden Poles: Build your own garden poles and personalize your outdoor space.

So many colorful vases can be found at thrift stores and garage sales. Drilling a hole in the bottoms with a diamond bit allows stacking on a pole. The key is t…

So many colorful vases can be found at thrift stores and garage sales. Drilling a hole in the bottoms with a diamond bit allows stacking on a pole. The key is t…

vintage glass lamps

Bring out the vintage charm of your garden and show it off to your friends and family with the unique Vintage Lamp Globe Garden Totem from The Junk Parlor. This one-of-a-kind, repurposed garden totem is made from an upcycled lamp that adds an eye-catching and unexpected touch to any outdoor area. Pick lamp globes to match your style to create this garden totem that is sure to make a statement in any yard. It is sure to be a conversation starter too!

Upgrade your garden to more beautiful by try making these 28 Year-round Garden Ornaments. These ideas are one of the easiest ways to decorate your backyard on a budget by creating DIY garden crafts. They are so much more fun than anything you can buy at the store because they are unique, personal to your taste, and really make your favorite outdoor spaces shine.

Learn how to “grow” flowers from metal wall art to plant a little whimsy with flower garden stakes! An easy DIY and way to add instant blooms and a whimsical addition to your garden. Ha…

Here are four new garden ornaments that will be shown at Artisans in Fredericksburg, Texas.

The original glass towers I made to summers ago generated a lot of response and questions. I've added a bit to my collection and made another post with an updat…

A FiberArtsy.com tutorial (full instructions at link below)The other day, my hubby and I went to our favorite garden nursery in search of vegetable plants and f…

Use this glass totem tutorial to learn how to make these wonderful repurposed glassware statues for your garden or patio. Step by step directions to make your own. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #glassware #totem #garden #diy #topiary #glass #thrifted

I had a corner of my garden that needed some color this spring. I saw some garden totems made of glass, but I wanted something with more color.

Last September, after visiting The Dry Garden, my next stop was the personal garden of artist Marcia Donahue. I'd done my research and knew where her garden was and what days/hours she was open for visitors. Or so I thought. As I approached a fellow came out of the house headed for a car out front. He saw my camera and said "Marcia's not here, the garden isn't open today"... But...but...I started to cry. Ha, no, not really. But I'm sure I looked pretty sad as I muttered "but I'm here from…