Crafts

That finishing touch for your gifts, wreaths and bouquets is just a few twists of ribbon away. Learn the one, two, threes of bow making to give all your presents, decorations and crafts and an extra-special, homespun feel.

For a great fall project, make a garland out of buckeyes. It’s easy and inexpensive, and the kids can help.

Let the flavors of the season spice up your kitchen all winter long with this lovely decorative herb swag. With a few fresh herbs and some items from the craft store, you’re ready to create this simple, aromatic decoration that’ll flavor your dishes for months.

Let your holiday decorating go to the birds! Hanging colorful bird feeders and homemade bird-feeding decorations on an outdoor tree is a great way to bring life and sounds to an otherwise silent winter garden.

Why spend a fortune on holiday wreaths? Decorating a simple grapevine wreath with plants in your garden is both easy and inexpensive – and your results can be just as elegant.

Grace your autumn table – and Thanksgiving Day celebration – with a gorgeous centerpiece straight from your garden. All you need are a few festive candles and some natural materials from outside, and you’ll be giving thanks for this inexpensive way to decorate your home for the season!

Decorating your home from season to season doesn’t have to be difficult – or expensive. Take your cues from Mother Nature, especially in fall. Use her color palate and natural design elements to beautifully dress up your space. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

Monet had his water lilies. Miller had his flowers in a blue vase. The art of gardening doesn’t have to end when the plants do. Paint what you grow and create your own garden on canvas – and enjoy your plants in a whole new way.

Gourds make pretty fall centerpieces and can nicely decorate a front porch. But why stop there? With a little creativity, you and your children can turn a regular old gourd into a unique birdhouse sure to impress your garden visitors (feathered friends included).

Create simple and inexpensive greeting cards any time of year with the bounty from your garden. Dried flower petals and leaves are just the beginning for this fun and different craft project!

Before your garden goes to bed for the winter, grab some lavender and lamb’s ear to make easy – and elegant – ornaments from nature. Use them deck your halls for the holidays – and in your closets year-round!

Don’t know what to do with all those pesky pods under your sweetgum tree? Transform them into natural-looking, festive holiday crafts in no time at all!

Many of us love decorating our homes for the holidays, but it can get expensive. If you tend to spend too much money decorating each year, here are some creative, inexpensive ways to use what’s growing outside to make the inside of your home merry and bright!

It’s easy to create festive swags to dress up your front door. Just head out to your garden and trim a few evergreens. Tie them together, add some fun accessories and you’re ready to welcome your guests with holiday cheer!

Wreaths not only decorate your home, they create a warm welcome when hung on your door. With just a few supplies, a trip through your fall garden and a bit of creativity, you can design and make your own wreath to greet your family, friends and a whole new season.

Make your holiday gifts stand out under the Christmas tree with beautiful, natural decorations made from materials found in your garden. In a few simple steps, your presents are sure to be impressive both inside and out!

A homemade garden mobile is a unique and affordable way to invite more color, light and wonder into your outdoor living space or home. Featuring colorful beads and mirrors, light mobiles can be hung just about anywhere. Learn how to make your own…and reflect on the possibilities!

You can make a pretty bow out of ribbon, but can you make one out of plants? If you follow these five easy steps, you can! Here’s a different way to decorate floral arrangements, wreaths or gift packages – with a beautiful lamb’s ear bow.

Looking to add to your holiday décor but not wanting to spend a lot of money? Turn to your garden! If you’ve got evergreens, you can make a festive miniature Christmas tree that can “spruce” up your home “fir” pennies. Learn how!

Looking for a fun, creative and inexpensive way to send flowers to the ones you love? Make a tussie-mussie! Originally given in Victorian times, these mini bouquets sit in a decorative paper cone and can brighten anyone’s day. (It’s also an affordable project to do with the kids!)

Turn unwanted paper into creative, textured stationery decorated with plant material. It’s simple, fun and a great project to do with the kids – and definitely something to write home about!

Pinecone ornaments are simple to make and fun for the whole family. Learn how to dry, open and debug your pinecones for quick and easy holiday decorations for your trees, wreaths, centerpieces and packages.

Are you looking for an interesting fall centerpiece or a great fall decoration for your front porch or walkway? Here’s an easy-to-make container that’s just perfect for the autumn season.

Wondering what can you do with a gourd? Love Pueblo pottery but can’t afford it? It’s easy to craft an inexpensive gourd into the style of these coveted Native American ceramics. Learn how to create gourds that look like pottery.

It’s pumpkin pickin’ time, and if you’re looking for a unique way to decorate for Halloween this year, consider making a pumpkin totem pole. Whether spooky or silly, it’s sure to delight the whole neighborhood.

A garden in full bloom is a thing of beauty – and all too fleeting. Capture the splendor of your favorite plants and enjoy them year-round by taking brilliant pictures of them at their peak. Learn some great photo-taking tips before your plants are ready for their close-ups!

Looking for a personalized and inexpensive holiday gift? Give the gift that keeps on growing: seeds from your garden! Whether packaged in homemade festive cards or in a sparkling Christmas ornament, this is one gift that’s as fun to make as it is to give – and grow!

You’ll have a howling good time making these cute Halloween crafts, turning the spiky fall fruit of sweetgum trees into spooky spiders or batty bats. Whether you use them to decorate your front porch or to scare the siblings, fun is guaranteed!

With little expense and dexterity, you can make an unusual living wreath or centerpiece out of succulent plants. This simple craft offers some fun Southwest flavor and brings beautiful results that will impress year-round!

Why spend money on a store-bought wind chime? Follow these easy steps to make a unique wind chime that also serves as garden art, using old silverware and a decorative plate. It’s a simple, inexpensive project that will fill your garden with soothing music – and whimsy.

It’s time to get crafty. The window rooter adds a new dimension to windowsill gardening – propagation! Create a custom piece of art that decorates your window and promotes new plants from vegetative cuttings. It’s fun. It’s inexpensive. And it gives you another location to garden!

Decorating your home for the holidays can be fun for the whole family. It’s even more rewarding when the decorations you use are ones you’ve made yourself. Turn up the holiday music and grab the pruners – it’s time to make your own wreaths and swags!