Touching Up Metal Yard Art

When I go to Hobby Lobby and I actually find something I want enough to put in my cart, I want to plan to keep it awhile. Inevitably though, the piece starts to look terrible after a few seasons.

I bought this little Autumn themed girl holding a pumpkin and thought it was cute. I really like it and I wanted to put it back out this Fall.

Here is what it was looking like before I gave it a touch up with an enamel paint kit from Hobby Lobby.

And here is what it looks like after. I’m no artist but I’m at least not ashamed of it now.

From Drab to Fab - Metal Yard Art Upgrade

Nothing that a little enamel paint set from Hobby Lobby can't fix!

Weekend Pallet Project - Vertical Pallet Pot Planter

I used some left over turquoise blue outdoor spray paint to lightly spray the front surface of the pallet.

The pots are just standard plastic pots that some other plants came in.

I used metal strapping from a load of shop trusses to attach the pots to the pallet. If the metal strapping is too wide, you can use wire cutters to cut the strapping length-wise. Run the strapping through the bottom drain hole and attach to pallet boards.

After planting, many herbs such as Italian parsley, German Thyme, Lavender, Spearmint, Peppermint. Also some multi-color Purslane: