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April 14, 2019

I was inspired by the beautiful succulent decor walls at my local malls and stores. I wanted my own mini version in my backyard. However, upon research I found that vertical planters are so expensive!

Thrifty Vertical Planter Wall - asymmetrical arrangement

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DIY Hanging Envelope Planter - planter hanging on the fence in the yard
DIY Hanging Envelope PlanterWith just a few garden supplies, you can make this cute hanging envelope planter. Fill this planter with some plant cuttings and it will look nice in your yard! It is the perfect planter to make if you are limited on space in your yard and this planter will not cost much if you have most of the supplies already like I did!

 
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Recycling Used Motor Oil - soda bottle funnel in milk jug
Recycling Used Motor OilIt's grass mowing and garden plowing time. When my husband is going to change the oil in the mowers or tractor, I save a plastic soda bottle and a gallon milk jug, that has a top that screws on, for him to use to put the oil into.

 
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DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - in place
DIY Privacy Screen for WindowsWith simple everyday items: cardboard/box, painter's tape, trash bag, scissors/box cutter, and measuring tape - you could make your own privacy screen for your window.

 
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DIY Turntable Cake - finished cake
DIY Turntable CakeI'm not a professional baker or cake decorator, but I do love making personalized desserts for my friends and family. I made this cake for my band bassist who adores collecting vinyl records (and playing them on his turntable all day). I've made it so the tunearm can be moved on and off the record, while staying 100% edible.

 
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Marshmallow Peepsters - bunnies in a glass dish
Marshmallow PeepstersToday was the day before Easter and the store was out of Peeps, of course. I got a big bag of marshmallows instead and used some ingredients on hand to make these to cheer up my dad. (He really, really, likes his Peeps.)

 
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DIY Staghorn Fern Mount - mounted fern hanging on a wood fence
DIY Staghorn Fern MountStaghorn ferns are a beautiful air purifying plant and with this DIY mount, it doubles as a nice piece of wall decor art. This is an easy to make mount that looks expensive, but can be made for fractions less than buying one online/retail stores.

 
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Make Your Own Houseplant Trellis - tied up plant
Make Your Own Houseplant TrellisFrom a sad droopy plant to a happy structured plant - easily make your own plant trellis with a piece of simple plant wire and plant tie ribbon. This is an inexpensive solution for your own plant trellis and you're still left with lots of wire and ribbon left for other uses!

 
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Bucket Garden Storage - newly painted pail on side of garden shed with seed packet and garden gloves inside
Bucket Garden StorageI found these very unique buckets/pails. They are flat on one side and would work very well against a flat surface. Because I spend a lot of time outdoors in the garden, storage for small items can come in handy. I didn't really care for the colors, so I freshened them up with spray paint.

 
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Make a Little Hothouse for Early Tomatoes - large red tomato
Make a Little Hothouse for Early TomatoesI'm sharing this tip now so if you like, you will have time to make a little hot house for your tomato plant. It can help to produce tomatoes a month early.

 
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Make a Difference By Picking Up Trash - clean roadside
Make a Difference By Picking Up TrashIf you want something done, sometimes you just have to do it yourself.

 
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Two onion halves with the skin removed.
Easy Way to Peel an OnionI like to keep an onion on hand to use when needed for a recipe. This is an easy way to remove the peeling.

 
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How to Clean Your Keurig - Keurig coffeemaker
How to Clean Your KeurigMany Keurig coffeemakers end up in the landfill because they do not dispense water anymore, or just fill the cup a tiny bit. You can fix this yourself, and save the cost of a new machine.

 
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Terra Cotta Turtle Planter - planter sitting on a deck
Terra Cotta Turtle PlanterThis is my take on an indoor/outdoor friendly planter. I wanted something fun looking to display on my porch during the warm months and as a decorative piece too for indoors during those cooler days. Meet Todd the turtle.

 
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Using a Straw in a Soda Can - insert straw
Using a Straw in a Soda CanI don't like putting my mouth on a can to drink soda. When I have soda in a can, I prefer to use a straw. However, if you just put a straw in the hole, it will move about and it's hard to manage when you are holding the drink in one hand and doing something else with the other hand.

 
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Kids Kar Kit - closed filled Kar Kit
Kids Kar KitThis kit can be customized for each family and each kid. If you have multiple kids, I would make each one their own.

 
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Reviving An Old Outdoor Planter - planter in the garden
Reviving An Old Outdoor PlanterI found this planter that I wanted to add to my outdoor room at a thrift store. With a little elbow grease, it will become a jewel in my garden.

 
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Decorative Baskets from Oranges - handled basket ready to serve
Decorative Baskets from OrangesThis is a fun food craft where you can turn oranges into baskets that hold your fruit. It's fun and easy and you can really get creative with your designs! I've added two styles in this how-to.

 
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Cereal Treats for Backyard Birds - hanging from a suet feeder
Cereal Treats for Backyard BirdsI love helping the critters eat. Today, this is the best craft to do with the kids. You don't need but two or three items and you are set.

 
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Wooden Bunnies - ready to place in garden
Wooden BunniesI wanted to make a couple of indoor/outdoor bunnies. By using pressure treated wood, these cute friends can be used in various areas, adding a welcoming look to your home and garden for a very minimal amount of money and can be used seasonally and then put into storage after.

 
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Recycled Lanterns As Planters - planted pots on garden table
Recycled Lanterns As PlantersI found 2 lanterns in great shape at a thrift store for pennies! I wanted to transform these beauties into something other than lighting - planters! Although you find a lot of them are in black, I will transform them into a softer look.

 
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A recycled lint roller being reused as a twine dispenser.
Recycled Twine DispenserEasy rope or twine dispenser It's so easy to make all you need is a empty lint roller, tape, scissors, a pen, and the twine to make a very easy twine or small rope dispenser. It's nice and neat and will be much easier to use after it's on your new dispenser.

 
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Foam Shamrock Decor Ideas - shamrocks stuck to the front door
Foam Shamrock Decor IdeasThere are so many decorating ideas for St. Patrick's Day. One of my favorite things to incorporate in every area, is the shamrock or clover! You can use pre-cut shapes or make your own out of green foam sheets. I chose shamrocks for this DIY project. They can be added to any flat surface, like cabinets and doors, to make your house more festive!

 
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Painting Decorative Indoor/Outdoor Signs - sign in the garden
Painting Decorative Indoor/Outdoor SignsI found these very nice metal/tin signs to upscale for my home and outdoor garden. I looked at the decorated metal signs, that are to pricey for my taste. So here is my take on a decorative spin on them.

 
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Child's Travel Buddy - finished bear in a travel case
Child's Travel BuddyThis project I made with my grandchild and other small children in mind. It can be put together using a suit case, makeup case, or caboodle caddy. This a convenient carrier and play toy that can be used as a carry on, on a plane, or when traveling by car. Your child's favorite toy(s) are easily tucked away for travel and clean up.

 
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