34 Upcycled Garden Art Ideas

For creative decor in the garden, look not further than these DIY garden art ideas. Upcycle thrift store items, rocks and more into crafty decorating ideas for the backyard and outdoor garden or beds. Complete with step by step tutorials, what you see is what you should get. When it comes to what to make, we have 34 DYI ideas to choose from, including bird baths, wind chimes, garden and plant markers, flowers and other artistic expressions. I love the ladybugs and hand-painted rock ideas, but also am a fan of the lighting ideas and garden balls. Who would have thought of covering something in pennies like that? Certainly not me.

DIY Garden Art Ideas

1. Chalk Paint Stenciled Garden Rocks

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Chalk paint garden rocks can be so pretty, and when you stencil them with leaves or other patterns, they become works of art. No artistic skills required to make this DIY garden decor idea.

2. Wire Teacup Garden Stake

ohmy-creative

I love country style crafts, and this creative garden stake showcases your favorite flowers using a wire teacup. Learn how to make this fabulous project at one of my favorite DIY sites, Oh My Creative.

3. Plate & Hose Garden Flower Art

Sueeye

Dollar store plates and an old hose can decorate the fence or side of a garage or shed. Learn how to make this crafty statement for your own home.

4. Copper Garden Art Flowers

gardentherapy

Garden Therapy sure has some creative ideas for sprucing up the garden. These DIY flowers made from copper should just get prettier with age, too. Check out the tutorial to learn how to make some for your yard.

5. Hang Tea Cups From A Tree

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6. Beaded Wind Chime

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7. DIY Golf Ball Ladybug Garden Art

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8. Clay Pot Lighthouse

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9. Tea Pot Bird Bath Garden Art

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10. Upcycled Teapot Garden Decor

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11. Book Painted Bricks DIY

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12. Plastic Bottle Flowers

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13. DIY Decorative Garden Ball

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14. Penny Garden Ball

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15. Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone

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16. DIY Hubcap Flowers

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17. Dollar Store Garden Decor

thenavagepatch

18. DIY Glowing Garden Ball

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19. Garden Art Mushrooms

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20. Luminaria Paint Can

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22. Recycled Clay Pot Moss

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23. Make a Bird Feeder with Cups and Saucers

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24. Bird Cage with Succulents

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25. Toadstool Garden Decoration

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26. Decorative Posts

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27. Glass Globe Towers

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28. DIY Lamp into Orange Birdbath

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29. Dragonfly Garden Art

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30. Mason Jar Lanterns

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32. Watering Can That Pours Crystals

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33. Whimsical Beaded Garden Ornament

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