Magnolia tree seed pods crafts

Learn to grow a new magnolia tree, going from seed to tree in only six simple steps.

Drying lavendar and magnolia pod from my garden

Magnolia Seed Pods sprayed with silver glitter, white and gold for Christmas centerpiece.

Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages. A few of my Blogging BFFs and I were talking about our trees and trimmings, etc. and decided that we should share what is special about our trees. What first came to mind is Dixie. Dixie is the mother-in-law of one of my dearest friends in

Magnolia tree seeds are red in color, and are found in a cone-shaped fruit. Find out some more facts about them, and know how to plant them.

As we head further into fall, it's becoming time to gather a different kind of harvest. I collect a number of different plants for dried arrangements, but I like to see how Mother Nature dries and preserves them. I don't really have enough room in the basement to hang and dry everything, and sometimes weathering produces much more intriguing results. If you are planning on collecting plants that are not on your own property, MAKE SURE TO GET PERMISSION. Oftentimes forest preserves, gardens…

There has been lots of decorating going on this week at the little yellow cottage, but I needed a wreath for our side door and it had to be somewhat flat since we have a storm door. So many wreaths are too thick and the storm door won't close. Ever have that problem? But, I thought I had a solution and it was laying on the ground in our back yard. I had been looking at these things laying all over the ground under out magnolia tree since the tree bloomed. They are hard like pine cones but…

Submitted by Ingrid of California A friend gave me a bag of magnolia pods because she knows I enjoy working with natural materials. I thought their shape seemed right for an angel ornament. I've listed the supplies and methods I used but encourage anyone who is inspired to craft, to explore their own whims and ideas and see where it takes them. The results will surprise and delight! Supplies: magnolia tree pods - if they have stems, leave attached for now paints - ivory, metallic gold, and…

If you're a reader of my Linda's Blog you know how much I love pine-cones and decorating for the Christmas holidays with pine-cone trees and pine-cone baskets. Well, when my sister told me she thought wrapping her roving around magnolia pods and decorating them would make a wonderful Christmas ornament for her Rock Garden Alpacas Farm Store I had to ask what magnolia pods were. So she showed me during my last visit. I loved them. Well, given my sister and I are never quite done with tweaking…