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DIY garden decor

Beaded Garden Stakes

Garden stake decorating a patio pot arrangement

Looking for a creative way to upcycle old jewellery and add a touch of charm to your garden? These DIY beaded garden stakes, made with recycled jewellery and charms, are the perfect project! Not only do they make an eye-catching addition to flower beds and plant pots, but the beads also beautifully reflect sunlight. These unique garden decorations also make fantastic gifts for garden lovers. I loved how mine turned out so much that I couldn’t resist sourcing more materials online to create a garden collection and gift to friends and family!

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January 25, 2025 By

Broken Terracotta Pot Planter

Finished repurposed terracotta pot planter under pergola

They have done it again! My two mischievous Jack Russell terriers managed to knock over one of my favourite pots, leaving me with a broken terracotta pot. Instead of tossing it out, I decided to transform it into a beautiful DIY planter. This repurposed terracotta pot was the perfect do-over project for our latest Do It Over Designers Blog Hop, where bloggers share upcycling and recycling ideas. If you’ve ever had a plant pot break, you’ll see how easy it is to turn it into a stunning garden feature.

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July 23, 2022 By

Wooden Suncatcher with Coloured Epoxy Resin

Completed suncatcher outside in the sun

I love finding ways to turn old and weathered timber into something beautiful, and this DIY wooden suncatcher with coloured epoxy resin is one of my favourite recycled garden décor projects. What started as a battered piece of wood under my sister’s carport turned into a glowing suncatcher that catches the light most magically. Instead of turning the wood into a sign, which is the usual go-to for reclaimed timber, I wanted something more unique. The idea of drilling holes and filling them with resin came to me, and the result was a one-of-a-kind garden sculpture.

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October 22, 2017 By

Wooden Suncatcher with African Sunset

Wooden Suncatcher with African Sunset in resin and vinyl

I’ve been saving a stack of old wood slices for years, waiting for the right project. Today I’m turning one into an African Sunset Wooden Suncatcher that pairs a warm resin “sky” with a vinyl silhouette of the bush. The colours shift with the light, so the view looks different from every angle—just like the real thing. Although I live in Australia, I grew up in South Africa, and those long drives through game parks inspired this piece.

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January 18, 2021 By