Skip to main content

Plant Tag Art

Over the years, I have saved every plant identification tag from every plant I have used in my garden. I used them to learn and identify each plant and used them in a journal and a scrapbook. I still have many left and thought there some way I could use them.
Then I had an Idea. Just use them as Art and then I could enjoy them all year long. I first selected a few that I liked the best.
Then I painted a piece of cardboard with Rust-Oleum Hammered Finish paint, since I wanted it to look like galvanized metal.
Next I cut each tag and a piece of the cardboard and attached the tag with a piece of foam tape to add some dimension.
The last step was to arrange on a piece of card stock and attached with more foam tape. 
And the last step was to place in a freshly spray painted frame.
My art was done and ready to enjoy!

Linking up to:Coast Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Labels:

Comments

  1. Rust-Oleum ScottJune 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Wow, what a fun and creative project! This is such a great idea. Amazing job and thank you so much for using Rust-Oleum to build your project.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pam KesslerJune 21, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Cool project. I have a huge bag of those tags in my desk.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ninalazinaJune 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    All my plants still have the tags on them , otherwise I cannot remember their names! Nina
    www.ninalazina.info

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    How clever!! I love seeing art made with 'uncommon' things! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    This is SOO cute! They look kind of like little jewelry charms (which is what I thought from the thumbnail), but so fun all matted and framed... and such a great gift for gardening friends (if you don't have a green thumb)! : )

    ReplyDelete
  6. JenniferJune 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    That looks so great! I love the idea, never thought of that. They could also look really cool collaged together. I keep mine in a three-ring binder. You can check it out here if you like:

    http://homedaybook.blogspot.com/2011/05/book-of-plant-labels.html

    ReplyDelete
  7. ColeyJune 26, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    This is soo cute! Love it ;)

    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyJune 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Such a clever idea and what a great way to remember what you have planted :)

    Blessings Kelsie

    ReplyDelete
  9. ♥ Miss TeaJune 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    what a great idea to use the plant tags for an art! i regret throwing the tags now hehe

    I'm your newest follower and blog hopping from Homemaker on a Dime Creative blogger's party

    Susan at http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJune 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    What a great idea! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html. I hope to see you soon!
    ~Macy

    ReplyDelete
  11. MelissaJuly 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Janet, I'm trying to get all my followers back. My blog was hacked and I had to rebuild. I'm following you again, and could really use a follow on GFC. Also, do you remember what date I featured you at my blog? I would like to redo that post and the date would help. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ipad Pillow Stand

I like to watch tutorials on my Ipad and although I have a cover that converts to a stand, it isn't always the best solution for viewing. So I decided to make one of my own inspired by these Iphone stands I found on Etsy. They are sold by dognamedbanjo  and are really unique and lovely. So I thought I could make one similar to it and here is how i did it. First I started with a 1 yard of a fabric in my two favorite colors. Then I cut the following pieces 1 Pc 13" x 13" 1 pc 29 x 13" 2 Triangle pieces 13" x 13" x 13" Next I sewed the top square to the two triangles. This is will be the sides and the base. Next I took the large rectangular piece and sewed it to the bottom of the square. Now I don't have photos of the last few steps since once it start forming a pillow it is difficult to photograph, but the process is not that difficult. Next I sewed each side of the the rectangle to one side of the triangle on both s...
20 comments
Read more

Neck Tie Upcycled to Cuff

I found a large stash of Neck ties at an Estate Sale this past weekend and I had to buy them since I had the perfect idea for an upcycle project. They were mostly from a long since closed store here in Buffalo,NY and I felt the need to preserve them as well as the tags. I started by washing them on gentle and removing them immediately and laying flat to dry. They came out a little disfigured but nothing that a little ironing wouldn't fix. Next I took a seam ripper and opened up the back to take out the interfacing. I did this for two reasons, it was discolored and had a little odor and it would be easier to sew without this bulk.  I next cut the tie into a piece 10" long and hemmed the edge. Then I sewed two pieces of velcro to each side to make my cuff. The last step was to sew on a few antique buttons and beads and my cuff was done. Wow! Looking at this I can't believe how it turned out!.But wait... I made a few more! Love this one.. Antique Maple leave button and golden...
6 comments
Read more

Ultra Mini Dress Form

My obsession with mannequins continued this week when I remembered a free pattern for a tiny dress form pin cushion that I saw back in January.  It's a two page download at www.thediydish.com  with a video that takes you thru step by step of the process. I wanted to make a few of these for my craft room but thought they would also look lovely adorned with my recycled jewelry. So I started by selecting a few fabrics in colors that I love. Blues and greens are my favorite and make me feel like spring is not far away. After cutting and sewing the simple patterns and easy instructions (via video), I had these three stunning ladies in my craft room. They require very little fabric and can be mounted on candle sticks or spools. I made the long green dress form about 4" longer than the pattern since I wanted a bit of height and enough space to hang pedants. I added glass drawer knobs and beads for the neck inserts. I then added a few necklaces. I chose just a...
9 comments
Read more