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Backyard Projects

From whimsical to budget friendly, transform your home and garden with these backyard projects and DIY ideas that are simple to fun to make!

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DIY Candle Holder Dragonfly Craft

Diffused light sets off the simple silhouettes of this DIY candle holder dragonfly craft.

DIY Bug Box Plastic Canvas Craft

Create a DIY bug box for collecting caterpillars or lady bugs with this plastic canvas...

Watering Can Planter Project

Showcase a small plant inside or out with this DIY watering can planter project.

Clothespin Flowers Craft

This inexpensive craft requires only a few supplies, so you can make plenty of clothespin...

DIY Lantern Moth Jars

These easy DIY lantern moth jars will light up your garden during long summer evenings.

Easy Audubon DIY Bird Ornament

Use free images from Audubon's Birds of America to create this inexpensive and simple DIY...

Top Hat DIY Plant Gift

Wrap a plant for a festive holiday present with this DIY plant gift that looks...

DIY Tin Can Flower Bird Feeder

Repurpose tin cans to make this cute yet functional bird feeder

Make a DIY Bird Feeder with Recycled Paper

This bird feeder is inexpensive, simple to create and great projects for kids on snowy...

Easy DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Use dried beans and grains to create this easy DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece in a flash!

Fall Leaves DIY Home Decor

Use slate coasters and stencils to bring the warmth of colored leaves into your home...

DIY Garden Wagon Seat

Transform the classic little red wagon into a charming seat. Whether you’re doing fall yard...

Easy DIY Flower Pens Craft

Make these DIY flower pens as a teacher gift to celebrate the start of the...

Easy Tabletop DIY Fire Pit

No room for a backyard fire pit? Make an easy tabletop DIY fire pit instead...

DIY Miniature Pond

Create a calming oasis on your patio with an easy, mini pond. You don’t even...

Aquarium Mini Garden

If a traditional mini garden isn't exactly your style, go under the sea and create...

DIY Bead Flowers Pot Stakes

Dress up your potted plants with DIY bead flowers on stakes. Choose beads and embellishments...

DIY Sugar Scrub Gift for Gardeners

Need a Mother's Day gift for gardeners? Try this easy DIY sugar scrub for their...

DIY Seed Packet Letters

Reuse those empty seed packets to create this easy garden decoration.

Backyard Project: Add Color to the Outdoors With Milk Paint

Painting raised beds, borders and even compost bins with eco-friendly milk paint is a fun...

Caterpillar Bowling Ball Art

Garden visitors will be bowled over by this very friendly bowling ball art. It makes...

Seed Bottle DIY Valentines

Give the gift of future flowers when you make these DIY Valentines with tiny bottles...

DIY Garden Bowling Pin Butterfly

An old bowling pin can metamorphose into a beautiful DIY garden butterfly with this striking...

DIY Garden: 3 Easy Ways to Preserve Lemons

Preserve the delicious taste of lemons with these 3 easy ways to freeze them with...

Simple Valentine’s Day Wreath Craft

Create this simple wreath craft for Valentine's Day and dress up your home with spicy...

Make an Adorable Bird-Shaped Birdhouse

This little homemade birdhouse is colorful, sweet and versatile! Start with a box that matches...

5 Creative Ideas to Recycle Your Old Christmas Tree

Don't haul off your old Christmas tree to the curb. Give your tree a second...

Vintage Flowers Canvas DIY Ornaments

Use printable images from vintage seed catalogs and mini canvases to create pretty DIY ornaments...

5 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas From the Garden

Create a personal gift for friends and family with one or more of these creative...

Make a DIY Candy Dish Bird Feeder

Create this holiday DIY bird feeder for just a few dollars to feed your feathered...