How to Make a Floral American Flag for Memorial Day

My mother-in-law lives in a lovely retirement community. She is also an avid gardener and has an unusually green thumb. Last Memorial Day, she volunteered to plant a patriotic "floral flag" garden. Her design was remarkably popular and well-received by visitors and residents. I asked her how she designed it and she explained it to me. I'll pass this easy attractive garden layout on so you can create a patriotic display floral as well.  How to Make a Floral American Flag for Memorial Day 

Day of the Dead Altar, Votive Candles

How to Make Decorated Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Votive Memorial Candle Crafts Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is a Latino celebration which honors loved ones who have passed away. Day of the Dead and All Saints Day fall on November 1. Votive Candles are lit for Day of the Dead; here are Dia de los Muertos candle crafts. Read More

Easy Memory Garden for Mother's Day, Earth Day, Memorial Day

Plant a Memory Garden for Earth Day or Memorial Day Step by step guide to create a memory garden including flowers, decor and garden furniture. Mother's Day, Earth Day, Memorial Day, Prayer garden. Read More

Cheap Homemade Window Treatments

Cheap Homemade Decor: Avant-Garde Window Treatments I enjoy reading decor magazines and then trying ideas in my own home. The difference being that I try to create the $500 look for $20. Today's home decor tip: creative, inexpensive, recycled window treatments. Read on

Recycled Gift Crafts

Recycled Gift Crafts, Earth Day seed planting Green, inexpensive Mothers Day gift craft. Paint a recycled jar. Plant a seed or flower. Ideal craft activity for Arbor Day, Earth Day, religious education, scout troop, VBS, science class or summer camp. Makes a great gift for teacher appreciation, bus driver, mail men, day care providers, grandma, babysitter. Read on

Spring Flower Gardens:Choosing Annual Plants

How to Choose Annual Flowers for Spring Planting Gardening and floral arrangements are the perfect green crafts. As you plan your garden, here are several tips to follow when selecting annual plants and flowers for spring planting. Read on

Homemade Flower Pens, Decorated Vase

Cheap Homemade Crafts Recycled Flower Pens Bring beautiful seasonal colors into your crafts. Create blossom or leaf pens and pencils! Design a cheery vase to hold your bouquet of flower pens! View more »