Magic Fence with marbles

Every now and then you see an idea that is so clever you start thinking about building a fence.  I don't actually need a fence, but I want one now.  This brilliant idea is from GardenDrama.wordpress.com and it's so simple.  He just pressed marbles into holes in a fence.  Actually, he drilled the holes in the right size so they would fit.  This requires a little experimentation with drill bit sizes so try it on a sample board first.  You want the marbles to fit snugly so they don't fall out (no glue required).  And when the sun hits them from behind, you have sparkling stars of colorful art in your garden.  {squeal}

Curly Ribbon Wreath

 Crazy cute and super easy to make!  This came from Embellished Bayou and I think it's one of the most clever ideas I've seen in awhile!

1. Use a round foam wreath (spray paint in a coordinating color if you're going to put it on a glass door since you will see the back) and pre-made bows that are made of curling ribbon.
2. Staple on the curling ribbon bows by layering 2 at a time.  So, staple one to the wreath and then put another top of it - just rotate it a bit so they criss-cross.  This wreath used 7 packs of three ribbons, but I'm not sure of the wreath size (maybe 14" or so). 
3. The staples won't really hold it so you're going to have to add a bit of hot glue with a glue gun.
4. Hang with a ribbon and embellish for the season.  You could add a little Happy Birthday tag, a reindeer for Christmas, Easter eggs, glittered hearts... anything!  

 

A small-ish DIY project - paint the INside of something

Since I've been painting my never-been-painted-before kitchen cabinets for the better part of a week, it's time to plan another project that has less.... commitment.  Pick one of these do-it-in-an-afternoon projects and paint the inside of something.  It could be the inside of your front door, a china cabinet, table drawer, window frame, kitchen cabinet or bookcase.

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