DIY GARDEN MARKERS

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

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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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