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Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden

February 23, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden

Leave a comment in today’s post by March 3, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome book that shows you all sorts of way to make all sorts of things with concrete.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Create 35 beautiful planters, decorations, and gifts—all using concrete.

Follow Hester van Overbeek‘s simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. You will find everything you need to know—what type of concrete to buy, how to use it, and how to decorate it—explained in a comprehensive techniques section. From there you can make chic and on-trend home accessories such as upside-down plant pots, a concrete vase with a wooden base, serving platters, a letter-shaped bookend, fruit bowls, and much more.

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Comments

  1. lisa Nixon says

    February 23, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    This is definitely a book that I would put to use – it sounds like a very affordable craft with maximum impact.

  2. Chris says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:28 am

    How fun this would be!

  3. Shari Harniss says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Love to win- just in time for spring planting!

  4. Mary says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Oh my gosh … I have been wanting to do this!

  5. Phyllis says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I gonna say, thank you for my book!

  6. Lisa Brinker says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Gardening & crafting are my two top hobbies so I would love to learn this.

  7. Annamari Szabo says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I’m very interested in making concrete pots! So this book would be very useful for me!

  8. ellen says

    February 25, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    What a fun project to do!

  9. Connie Strother says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:40 am

    We have taken down our above ground pool and are making this area into an outside seating/gathering area. It would be so cool to be able to create items to include in this project!

  10. Rebecca H says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Wow, with knee deep snow still at my house, this would be so fun to look forward to whenever I see the ground again. Thanks for the chance

  11. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    March 1, 2017 at 12:24 am

    Oh wow, those look so cool to make! Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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Making Popsicle Stick Playing Cards – Surprisingly Fun and Totally Charming!

Okay, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the Popsicle Stick Playing Cards project floating around on Instructables, I wasn’t entirely sold. Popsicle sticks and playing cards? Sounds like a summer camp throwback, right? But curiosity got the best of me (as it usually does with anything slightly crafty and slightly quirky), and I decided to give it a whirl.

And let me just say: I loved this project way more than I expected to.

At its core, this DIY is super simple. You’re basically fusing old playing cards with humble craft sticks to create chunky, tactile “cards” that are durable enough for little hands — or just to enjoy as a cool novelty set. The end result? A full deck that feels a little bit rustic, a little bit retro, and totally unique.

What I really appreciated about this project was how accessible it was. You don’t need anything fancy to get started — just some basic glue, scissors, popsicle sticks (standard size worked fine for me), and of course, a deck of cards that’s either past its prime or missing a few members. We all have one of those lying around somewhere, right?

I ended up using an old UNO deck that was looking pretty rough around the edges, and it turned out great. The cards stick well to the wood, and once everything’s dry, you get these sturdy, chunky pieces that have such a fun hand-feel. It almost reminds me of vintage tile games or big wooden dominoes.

This would be such a great project for kids — whether it’s as a rainy-day craft, a classroom activity, or even as part of a DIY learning game (think memory matching or number recognition). I can see this also being a hit with older adults or people who need cards with a little more grip or visual clarity.

Plus, if you’re a DIY gift-giver like I am, imagine pairing these with a handmade fabric pouch or wooden box for a personalized twist. It would make a really thoughtful and low-cost present for a game lover or nostalgic friend.

Now, one tiny tip: make sure to let everything dry completely before stacking or using them. I rushed a bit on my first batch and ended up with a few cards stuck together. A bit of sanding or sealing would probably help prevent that too, especially if you want them to last.

Overall, this craft hit all the right notes — easy, upcycled, fun, and surprisingly satisfying to hold in your hands when they’re done. It’s a fantastic way to breathe new life into something old, and I honestly can’t wait to make a few themed sets as gifts.

So if you’re on the fence, give it a try. It’s playful, it’s practical, and hey, it might just be your new favorite weekend project.

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