~Hanging Macrame Bird Feeder and Simple & Sweet Fridays #121~

I've been wanting to make a project with macrame.

Something simple for the garden.

I had the perfect spot for it under our Birch tree.

We've had so many birds this year,

I knew we can always use another bird feeder.

I used a 9" inch clay saucer and a 12" inch wreath.

Some mixed wooden beads from Michael's. 

I cut 6 pieces of jute twine about 80" inches long.

I had made projects in the 70's using macrame.

I needed a refresher lesson so I looked up macrame knots on the internet. You can make it in any design you'd like.

I wanted something easy. 

I did an alternating square knots and then

 added 3 beads every 2" inches.

Tied it altogether at the top, then added a hook to hang it from.

Then added the saucer in the center.

I love the look of fresh cuttings from the garden.

I added some of the birch branches to it...

Fresh flowers and some herbs.

Can't wait to see what kind of birds come.

I found a great buy this week at Trader Joe's.

Lavender for $3.49 a bundle.

Love that store!

Can't wait to see all your inspiring projects

 you've been working on this week!!

Last weeks features:

Southern Seazons - Don't Worry Bee Happy

My Vintage Life - Thrift Finds

Life in my Empty Nest - Herbs and Zinnias

My Country Cottage Garden - La Vie en Rose

Gold Country Cottage - New Beginnings...

Art and Sand - Changes to Our Garden Room

Rosemary and Thyme - Blue and White Tablescape

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~Projects With The Paintbrush and Simple & Sweet Fridays~

I have seen so many blogs that have displayed ladders in their homes or in their gardens. Painting them different colors and placing flowers, books or collectibles on them.

Someone was going to throw this one away, so I rescued it from the trash and brought it home. I took out my Annie Sloan "Old White" Chalk Paint and dry brushed a coat of paint on it.

I really liked how the paint gave it a vintage look. 

I put it inside first, to see if I liked it.

Then I tried it outside, next to our old screen doors.

I had painted them with Annie Sloan "Duck Egg" Chalk Paint.

I love the old glass door knob. 

I'm still deciding which spot I like the best.

I wanted to share with you this next idea. I thought it would be a great afternoon project for  kids.

I bought a galvanized watering can and painted it with some white paint.

Then I took a marker and just sketched on the can.

The kids could draw anything and then have

 their own watering can for the garden.

A Simple Fun Project!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out Design Till It Shines' post Farmhouse Whites!

Diane will have you collecting vintage whites and kitchen collectibles to display in your home. She adds a romantic touch with flowers, so pretty!

Be sure to check out Diane's blog!

Go check out Penny's Treasures' post Flags on the Clothesline!

Penny shares her creative idea of displaying flags on an antique clothesline. Her old washing machines add a little whimsy to a cute memorial tribute!

Be sure to check out Penny's blog!

Go check out Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson's post Sneak Peek of Where I Will Create!

Jann will inspire you with her beautiful craft room. You'll love how she organized her cupboard wit numbered baskets. So creative!

Go check out Jann's blog!

Go check out At the Farmhouse's post Banana Cake!

Suzy makes the most amazing banana cake in a ring tin. She decorates it with icing and pecans. So Delicious!

Be sure to check out Suzy's blog!

Go check out Thimbles, Bobbins, Paper and Ink's DIY Faux Chalkboard Garden Signs!
Jennifer shares her idea of using an old picket fence and chalkboard paint to create whimsical garden signs. I love her free hand veggie pictures!
Be sure to check out Jennifer's blog!

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~Kitchen Garden Art~

It was a beautiful day gardening in San Diego today. 

I was looking for some string to tie up a plant and couldn't find any.

I have been collecting rolling pins from garage sales, 

thrift stores and flea markets.

As I was planting I remembered,

 I had one in the garden for fun.

I thought why not use it for holding the jute I can never find.

I just needed to find the right spot.

My new inspirational board on another potting table.

 I'm going to add more things to inspire me in the garden.

I found the perfect place on the picket fence potting table.

 I love the whimsical look.