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Willow Wreath

You don't have to spend a fortune at the craft stores to make a great natural wreath. If you have a willow tree that loves to drop its long branches all over the yard, then you have about all you need.

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Painting Decorative Gourds

I am looking for images to paint on gourds for the flower bed. Does anyone have some ideas? Some of the shapes I have are bottle gourds, warty gourds, and swans.

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Making a Pine Cone Turkey

In the early 90s I made a turkey from 1 possibly 2 pine cones. For the life of me I can't remember how to do it. The legs were twigs and that is about all I remember. I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

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Nature Craft Projects

What are the different craft projects made of organic materials?

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Kid Crafts Made from Tree Branches

I have some tree branches I cut down and want to know what I can make with them. I have Cub Scouts and want to make some boy related stuff.

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Home Decor Crafts Using Sea Shells

My husband and I went to South Padre Island in September and I loaded our Jeep up with about every sea shell I could find. I want to be creative with them and thought about placing them on a picture frame and also a mirror to go in our bathroom we are currently remodeling.

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Pine Cones with Colors When Burned

Does anyone have the mixture you use on pine cones that makes colors when they are burned in the fireplace?

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What Tools Do I Need to Get Started Painting Gourds?

I am new at painting gourds. What are the best tools to use as a beginner? Where can I purchase them without spending a lot of money?

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How Do I Make Scented Pine Cones?

How do you treat pine cones to have the spicy smell of cinnamon, etc.?

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Preserving Ornamental Gourds

How do I preserve ornamental gourds so they don't rot and you can use them for over a year? Is this possible?

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How Do I Make Potpourri from Dried Flowers?

I'm trying to make potpourri out of my son's flowers from his funeral. They turned brown, but still smell like the lavender that I used. Are they still good if they are brown? Someone told me that I had to put them in a glass bowl in the sun. Did I do it right?

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Craft Supplies Falling Into Your Yard

Craft Supplies Falling Into Your YardAs the autumn months pass by, many of our yards are filling with free craft supplies. Be sure to take advantage of the plentiful offerings of nature. Your kids will thank you for it.