March Spring Diy Ideas For Gardening

Brian Woodcock

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DIY Patterned Carpet

Why spend a fortune on a new spring rug when you can easily craft your own? With an 8' by 10' carpet at the ready, use any wall stencils and a foam stencil brush to easily imprint your own designs. Pinpoint a color scheme and stock up on a quart of standard interior paint in a satin finish. Note: Make sure you wash the stencil after every other use to avoid unwanted marks on the rug.

SHOP WALL STENCILS

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Watering Can Wreath

There's no better way to welcome spring than crafting a cheerful wreath. Gather your favorite florals, place them in a watering can, loop wire around the handle, and hang the finished product on your front door.

SHOP WATERING CANS

Brian Woodcock

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Paint Wall Beam

Let there be light! This interior craft uses Rayo de Sol by Sherwin Williams for a permanently sunny wall beam.

SHOP YELLOW PAINT

Brian Woodcock

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Rickrack Lampshade

Even your bedroom can get a much-needed spring cleanse, starting with something as simple as adding rickrack to your nightstand lamp. Use craft glue to attach assorted widths of the whimsical crafting material to a blank 11-inch lampshade.

SHOP RICK RACK

The House That Lars Built

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David Tsay

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Mason Jar Flower Centerpiece

For a creative spring spin on your table arrangements, add Mason jars and a milk carrier into the mix. Bonus: It's easily transportable.

SHOP MILK CARRIERS

Brian Woodcock

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Apple Basket Light Fixture

Upgrade your breakfast nook with a farmhouse-friendly addition. To start, paint a one-peck apple basket white. Next, cut a small hole in the bottom and thread a single-bulb light fixture through the opening. Wrap the cord with natural rope and secure the ends with a hot glue gun.

SHOP APPLE BASKETS

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Wood Food Markers

Dress up your spring brunch spreads with woodland-inspired food labels. Cut a small sliver in a thin branch to display each recipe card, then mount it on a wood round with moss and eggs.

SHOP WOOD ROUNDS

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Seed Packet Wreath

Give garden appeal to your home with a gorgeous hanging decoration, sourced from vintage seed packets. Simply attach 12 to 14 paper packets to a 12-inch foam wreath using straight pins. Add a few flowers into the display for the finishing touch.

SHOP WREATHS

Courtesy of The Craft Patch

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Tire Wreath

Transform a rusty ring into a work of art with this easy spring wreath project.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Brian Woodcock

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Colander Planter

Forget flower pots! Turn your favorite flowers into this easy DIY display.

Get the tutorial.

Brian Woodcock

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Spring Boot Door Decoration

Install a metal grommet on the back of each rain boot. Loop a piece of burlap ribbon through grommets. Place a 3-inch-wide cylindrical vase in both boot heels; stabilize with tissue paper if needed. Fill vase with water and seasonal blooms. (We used a mix of hydrangeas and daisies.) Tie ends of ribbon together and hang on a nail.

Tools you'll need: Grommet kit ($13, amazon.com)

Kate Mathis

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Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.

Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid.

Step 2: Using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit (about $10; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. We used pumps from old lotion bottles.

Step 3: Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the pump. You may need to trim the bottom of the pump to fit your jar.

Brian Woodcock

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Dinnerware Bird Feeder

Give your birds a brand new perch by turning old dishes into a chic bird feeder.

Get the tutorial.

Lara Robby/Studio D

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Book Bag

Take a beloved hardcover off the shelf and put it on your shoulder by transforming it into a smart-looking purse. All you'll need, in addition to the book itself, is half a yard of fabric, a purse handle kit, some ribbon, a button—and a free afternoon.

Tools you'll need: Bamboo Handle Purse Making Kit ($10, amazon.com)

Charlie Colmer

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Floral Favors

Fashioned with small, sweet flowers from the garden or even the supermarket, nosegays make perfect party favors (or boutonnieres at a country wedding). Tie them with homemade ribbons that are made with pinking shears from floral fabrics. To keep the flowers fresh, cut them the morning of your party. You might want to provide small vases or containers so guests can tote them home.

Alison Gootee/Studio D

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Patio Pavers

Jazz up your backyard by turning plain cement steps into these brightly patterned patio pavers.

Get the tutorial.

Alison Gootee/Studio D

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Gilded Vases

Upgrade your picnic table with gilded DIY vases and votives. Use a foam brush to apply adhesive to the outside of a mason jar in small, irregular patches. When the sticky substance turns clear—in about 30 minutes—press on sheets of gold leaf. Then, rub away excess flecks with a paper towel for a lovely weathered patina.

Tools you'll need: Gold leaf sheets ($9 for 25-pack, amazon.com)

David Hillegas

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Crafty Garland

Thread spools of varying sizes and hues (interspersed with colorful wooden beads) on a long piece of embroidery thread. Knot the ends and make sure it's secure. This craft is perfect for decorating any space that needs a pop of color.

Sang An

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Crocheted Tea Towels

Ready-made edgings and borders, available by the yard at fabric stores or adapted from flea-market finds, make it easy to transform even the simplest home textiles into vintage-style home accessories. You can machine- or hand-stitch the filigree embellishments to almost any fabric surface—dish towels, bath towels, bedding, or attire—in an afternoon.

Brian Woodcock

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Trellis Headboard

Using 1-by-4-inch boards, construct a frame with desired height and width (ours measures 6 ½ feet tall and extends 1 inch beyond the mattress on each side). Have your hardware store cut a piece of garden lattice to fit within the frame and affix to back with finishing nails. Use a picture hanger to mount a small mirror three quarters of the way up the headboard. Paint assembled piece in desired color. For a tonal effect that adds depth without overpowering the space, choose two similar shades of one color.

(Headboard: Haven, Sherwin-Williams; Wall: Apple Blossom, Benjamin Moore)

Wendell T. Webber

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Bandana Hangers

Not only decorative, these bandanna covers also prevent strappy tops and dresses from slipping off hangers.

Step 1. Fold a bandanna in half; slip a hanger in between fabric so its bottom meets the fold (fabric should cover the hanger's front and back).

Step 2. Trace the shape of the hanger's arms on the bandanna; cut, leaving room for the hook and a 1/2-inch hem on the side of the bandanna facing up.

Step 3. Fold hem over the hanger's arm, pulling the back side of the bandanna up to meet it, and secure with fabric glue; let dry.

Step 4. Trim any remaining excess fabric.

RELATED: Clever Crafts You Can Make with Bandanas

David Hillegas

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Decorative Stoppers

Use leftover spools to give your opened wine bottles a pop of color! Glue spools to ends of corks for a nice finish.

Polly Wreford

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Wildflower Centerpiece

Floral foam and glass marbles aren't the only ways to hold flowers aloft. Instead, a bunch of vintage milk bottles gives this arrangement—featured in Decorating with Flowers by Paula Pryke—its structure. Simply line up nine same-size vessels in three rows of three. Then wrap gardener's twine around the grouping twice and tie the ends. Finish the blooming display by placing two to three stems in each container.

Smart idea: Separate the milk bottles and flowers afterwards to give to your guests as party favors.

David Hillegas

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Wall-Worthy Monogram

Cut your desired letter shape from thick cardboard and hot-glue spools to the surface. Display your colorful initial in your home or gift your craft to a friend!

Brian Woodcock

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Brian Woodcock

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Botanical Print Dresser

Make paper photocopies of a botanical fabric, then use a utility knife to cut out desired portions of the print. With dresser drawers closed and pulls removed, map out placement of botanicals, then decoupage to dresser using a medium-strength adhesive like Mod Podge (available at craft stores). Once dry, carefully run a razor blade between drawers so they open properly. Finish with a coat of clear acrylic sealant.

David Hillegas

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Simple Centerpiece

Insert the stems of flowers (here, ranunculus) into the tubes of assorted spools, and arrange them around your home. For longer-lasting blooms, add floral foam, which you can dampen with a straw.

Brian Woodcock

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Screen Pantry Door

This switch adds eye-catching country character to the kitchen. For an even bigger impact, paint it a cheerful hue (try Byte Blue by Sherwin-Williams). The small surface area requires only a sample-size pot of paint to get the job done.

David Hillegas

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Decorated Eggs

Robin's Egg: To create the base color shown above, add two drops of green food coloring to standard blue egg dye, and then dye egg. Once dry, dip a fine-tipped paintbrush in a small bowl of brown liquid ink (available at craft stores) and splatter on the egg.

Paper Napkin Egg: Unfold a paper napkin and cut into ½-inch-wide strips. Use Mod Podge and a small paintbrush to adhere strips to the egg, lining up the pattern and trimming away any excess napkin. Once covered, let dry, then apply a final coat of Mod Podge.

Twine Egg: Use a small paintbrush to apply crafter's glue onto the top of an egg. Starting in the center of the top, wrap twine (we used four-ply) into a tight circle. Continue to brush on glue and wrap the egg until it is completely covered. (You will use approximately 12 feet of twine.) Trim excess.

March Spring Diy Ideas For Gardening

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g734/easy-spring-crafts-0309/

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