1. Stone Garden Markers

Using nothing but rocks and some paint, you can make a set of beautiful garden markers to label all of your plants. First, look for rocks that have a relatively flat surface on one side. Ideally, these rocks will also be smooth; the more textured the surface, the harder it is to apply paint evenly. TikTok creator @hellominibianco uses river rocks for this project.

Once you've picked out your rocks, sketch out a design on them in pencil. Next, it’s time to paint. You might want to use acrylic paint pens, as they're a little easier to write with. You could also opt for acrylic paint and small brushes. For a removable solution, you could use chalk to illustrate your garden markers, allowing them to be wiped off at the end of each season so that you can change them out when it’s time to start new plants.

If you want your markers to last, be sure to cover the surface of each rock with a weather-proof spray or clear paint. This will help to seal the paint onto the rock and prevent it from being removed by rain or dirt. 

2. Polymer Clay Garden Stakes

Grab some polymer clay in the colors of your choice (white or light-colored clay is best if you’re planning on painting it) and get ready to shape some garden stakes. Creator @blueraspberrycharms shapes her polymer clay into adorable veggies and herbs that match the plants they belong to, though you could also make this craft a little easier by shaping basic rectangles or circles. Create a thin pointed stake at the base of each shape you make, and bake them to finish.

If you didn't choose polymer clay colors that match the plants you’re making, you will now use acrylic paint to add the appropriate colors onto the clay after it’s dried. As for the lettering, you’ve got options. You can etch or stamp the names of each plant into the clay before it goes in the oven, or you can leave the surface flat and paint lettering onto each stake instead.

3. Beaded Sun Catcher

A sun catcher is a gorgeous addition to any garden, porch, or patio, and you can make it yourself with beads and some twine. Cut various lengths of clear twine or thin wire; you’re aiming to create a mobile-style arrangement of beaded strings. Tie a knot at one end of each strand, and secure it with a small bead. Then, it’s time to create the sun catcher itself.

The goal of a beaded sun catcher is to disperse the sunlight, creating a sparkly mobile that reflects light around it. Look for clear beads, ones cut into crystals, or slightly transparent beads, so the light can shine through them. Choose beads of various shapes and sizes.

Plan out your design by laying out your beads on a flat surface in the order you want to string them. Then, run a sewing needle through the top of your clear string or wire. Thread the needle and twine through your beads in order—before you know it, you’ll have several beautiful beaded strands that you can hang together to create a sun catcher.