Wednesday, August 7, 2013

DIY GARDEN MARKERS

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I LOVE THIS IDEA.
NOT JUST FOR MOTHER'S DAY.
DO YOU HAVE A BRIDE-TO-BE THAT LOVES GARDENING?
A FATHER'S DAY IDEA TOO.

jewelry nickel stamping blanks DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

  • jewelry nickel stamping blanks found at your local craft store
  • 20 gauge floral stem wire
  • fine point sharpie
  • colored nail polish
  • wire cutters or scissors

let’s do it

  • write name of herb on the jewelry nickel stamping blank using a fine point Sharpie
  • paint one corners of tag with 1-2 coats of colored nail polish to add a little flair
    TIP: if you mess up with the marker or nail polish, use Goo Gone and a paper towel to wipe clean and start over
  • cut floral wire to approximately 9″ using wire cutters or scissors
  • sculpt wire into swirl or other fun shape
  • thread stamping blank onto wire
  • put marker into pot

paint chips DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

  • paint chips from local hardware store or colored craft paper
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • 20 gauge floral stem wire
  • fine point Sharpie
  • small hole punch

let’s do it

  • cut paint chips or craft paper to approximately 1″ wide by 2 1/2″ tall
  • punch hole in each corner of paint chip
  • write name of herbs on paint chips with marker
    TIP: to create a more artsy garden marker, it’s fun to sketch a little picture of the herb to go along with the name
  • hold floral wire in the middle with one hand
  • gently bend wire over your finger with your other hand (both sides should be even length when finished)
  • thread paint chips onto wire, almost up to curve
  • trim wire if needed
  • place in indoor herb garden

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Paint chip garden markers are so easy and inexpensive, you can change their colors based on the season! DIY-garden-markers-cherylstyle-B1

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