I love old wooden thread spools and the clever crafter Jean of the blog The Quilted Cupcake came up with this fun way to make a heart shaped thread spool decoration. I wonder if there is an easy way to do this but so you can still take the spools off?
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DIY Soda Bottle Cloches – A Clever Way to Shield Your Seedlings
You know those random cold snaps that sneak in just when your garden is getting started? Yeah—super frustrating. That’s why we’re loving this clever tip from the folks at Garden Gate Magazine: turn empty soda bottles into mini greenhouses for your plants!
These DIY soda bottle cloches are such a smart (and budget-friendly) way to protect tender seedlings from frost, pests, or heavy rain. They’re also a great little upcycle project—so if you’ve got a few 2-liter bottles lying around, you’re halfway there.
The clear plastic traps warmth and moisture, giving your young plants a head start in the unpredictable early growing season. And bonus: they’re reusable year after year.
Want to see how it’s done and pick up a few extra tips along the way? Head over to the full tutorial here:
How to Make a Soda Bottle Cloche – Garden Gate Magazine
Perfect for gardeners who love to DIY and save a little cash while they’re at it!
Maybe those round pieces of velcro would work to make the spools removable. Might need to reinforce the velcro adhesive first. I might have to try this myself.