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From Sherri Osborn,
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Here are some creative ideas to help you dress up your garden and decorate your patio or deck! These are among my favorite outdoor crafts and I hope they soon become yours.

1. Clay Bird Bath

This bird bath is made with a large terra cotta pot and saucer, rub-on decals (available at most craft stores), and a clear acrylic sealing spray. Use it to attract birds to your yard but hopefully not your garden!

2. Tin Can Luminary

Find out how you can create beautiful luminaries by recycling a tin can! A wonderful and creative way to add a glow to your patio, deck or garden.

3. Toad Houses

You can attract toads to your garden, create a wonderful garden decoration, and have some creative family fun all at the same time. This is a great way to recycle too!

4. Wind Chime Magic

There's no sound as beautiful as a wind-chime blowing in the breeze. Follow these directions and use your special items to make your own magic wind chime.

5. Garden Stepping Stones

Learn how to make garden stepping stones. Here are basic techniques, a supply list, tips and hints, and even great pictures to help you make your own personalized garden stepping stones.

6. Wind Sock Craft

An very easy yard and garden project for even the youngest crafter. Make this wind sock using a tin can and crepe paper.

7. Fairy Houses

Dress up your garden or even a shelf with these fun fairy houses submitted by Brenda.

8. Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder

Check out these instructions for making a simple bird feeder using a slice of bread and a cookie cutter.

9. Marble Planter

Refresh an old planter or dress up a plain one with these suggestions. Great for the garden, patio or deck!

10. CD Flash Dancers Craft

Find out how to make a unique sun catcher using old CDs - submitted by Roaney Giles. (I used these to keep the deer out of my garden!)
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