Crafts by Amanda

A sunny summer day is perfect for creating DIY garden stepping stones! Kids will love creating their own designs and these flat stones can decorate a garden, walkway, or anywhere outside that needs a little love or personalization. Why this tutorial works This project is an easy introduction to mosaics, which means it’s a great...

Kids will love making these adorable paper plate ladybugs this spring and summer using colorful paint, paper plates, felt, and googly eyes. Why we love this project This paper plate ladybug craft is perfect as a summer camp activity or as a classroom project. You could also easily work it into a homeschool lesson on...

These rock garden markers are easy to make and look so beautiful in the garden! In fact, for me anyway, painting rocks for the garden is very relaxing! Use your rock garden markers to identify herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Painted Rock Garden Markers I have made several garden crafts over the years, and I’m especially fond...

My neighbor and good friend, Debra, made this wonderful DIY yard art from an old watering can and hanging crystals from an old chandelier. The light from the sun reflects off of the crystals, making it shine brilliantly. Watering Can That Pours Crystals This watering can is the perfect whimsical garden decoration. It would look gorgeous...

We are just starting to see those first spring flowers emerging through the ground. Collect some of those pretty early blooms to create this lovely pressed flower art for your home. Pressed Flower Art Last year, around this time, I collected some of the blooms and placed them between the pages of a book. I...