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DIY blog sharing our home, budget decorating tips with repurposed farmhouse decor.

DIY Toadstools For The Yard

March 31, 2014 72 Comments

We love coming up with easy ways to make our home cozy for us and welcoming for guests. Repurposing has become one of our favorite ways to DIY things for our home and yard. We have saved a ton of money decorating this way and it makes the decor around our home that much more enjoyable because of the time and effort we put into it. These DIY toadstools for our yard were so much fun to make and they were a whimsical addition to our yard for years. 

DIY Toadstools For The Garden

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Matt is the one that takes on all the yard work at our house. He LOVES it. I always give him ideas and he loves to be outside implementing them. When I came up with this idea, he got busy making it a reality.

Supplies For DIY Toadstools:

Wood Bowls

Craft Paint

Craft Pouncer

Logs From Yard

Garden Stakes 

Drill

Thompsons Water Seal

Hammer

 

Easy DIY Toadstools For The Garden

I found a set of wood bowls at the thrift store and thought they would be so much fun to make into DIY toadstools for the yard. When I turned them over, they looked exactly like the top of toadstools!

To turn the wood bowls into DIY Toadstools, I started with paint. I chose some craft paints that I already had on hand in fun colors. 

After two coats of paint, I added the “spots” of the toadstools with pouncers and white paint. 

Simple Tutorial for DIY Toadstools For The Garden.

The DIY toadstools really start to come to life after the paint and spots. 

To make them toadstools that would stand in the yard, Matt cut birch logs we had in the yard down to the size I wanted them. Then, he drilled holes in the top of the painted wood bowls.  

Easy Repurposed DIY Toadstools For The Garden

To attach the bowls to the logs, he drilled a screw down through the hole he made in the bowl and into the log he held underneath it.

Repurposed DIY Toadstools For The Garden

 

The DIY toadstools would not stick into the ground this way so we had to add the garden stakes to the bottom of the birch logs. 

 

Matt screwed a hole into the bottom of the logs and then hammered the stakes into the hole. 

DIY Toadstools For The Garden

DIY Toadstools For The Garden Tutorial

The stake is the part that will get pushed into the ground. We found that is was easiest to attach the bowls to the branches first and then add the stakes. That way, you can stand the branch up when you attach the bowl.

Simple Tutorial for DIY Toadstools For The Garden.

When everything was put together, I sprayed each DIY toadstool with Thompsons Water Seal. This helped the toadstools last over many years and through all weather elements.

These were a fun addition to our yard and they always start a conversation when people see them for the first time. 

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If you love to garden or have your yard landscaped and fun, you will love these easy DIY Toadstools For The Garden.

If you liked this DIY Toadstools post, make sure to check out these other outdoor DIY projects:

DIY Outdoor Furniture Makeover

Front Patio Makeover

Curbside Picnic Table Makeover

 

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Comments

  1. Holly says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Those are really cute! Do you keep them out all year or are they just a spring decoration?

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      March 31, 2014 at 1:17 PM

      I kept my first set out all year. They have been out there for over two years now and they have held up well.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    I love this. Found it on Pinterest. I’m sharing your post on my FB page today at 11:00am HST! http://www.facebook.com/ivyandcompany I may have to stop at Salvation Army today to get my hands on some salad bowls!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      March 31, 2014 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you so much! You just made my day! Run to your local thrift store and hopefully you can find a set!

      Reply
  3. Christina DeMarco says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    So totally cool! I love these! Great job Lindsay! You should make these and sell them =)

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      March 31, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      I would love to know how to sell some of the stuff I make. I see a lot of bloggers selling their stuff and I really want to start doing that! Thanks so much for your comment!

      Reply
  4. Michelle @ The MaMade Diaries says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    These are so cute!! Such a creative idea!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 1, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  5. T'onna says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    How cute and so creative! I love the colors, especially that green! But green is my favorite color. There are perfect for spring/Easter. I’m pinning these!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      Thank You!

      Reply
  6. Angel says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    These are absolutely adorable. What a great idea. I’ve got to make them too, they would look great in my yard. Thanks for sharing with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
    Angel

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 1:57 PM

      Your welcome!!!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer Johnson says

    April 2, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    How fun!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 1:56 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Kristina & Millie says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I love this idea! I am going to be on the look out now for some bowls!!!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 1:56 PM

      Happy searching!

      Reply
  9. Renae @Launderlife says

    April 2, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Absolutely darling! Gosh, I wish I had a creative eye for projects like this. So so cute!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Thank you Renae

      Reply
  10. Jantina Wennerstrom says

    April 2, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Fun! I am imaging a fun Easter Egg theme at my house 🙂

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Sounds fun!

      Reply
  11. Tania says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    These are adorable! I have actually had a couple of bowls for awhile now planning on making some of these. I love the pastel colors instead of red and white!

    Tania

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Very cute idea – very creative. It’d be fun to put them somewhere in your yard unexpected!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Exactly!

      Reply
  13. Kelli @ The Sustainable Couple says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    These are adorable! I can picture them in the landscaping around my little chicken house 🙂

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 2, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      That would be really cute!

      Reply
  14. MommyJenna says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Ok, these are downright awesome!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 3, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      They are a lot of fun and easy to make.

      Reply
  15. Megan Kupferschmid says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    I love the toadstool idea, Lindsay! Definitely a great 4-H project for kids and it is easy to do. I can’t wait to try and make your projects! Great job and I love being able to visually see each step being completed. 🙂

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 3, 2014 at 7:14 AM

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  16. Kristin says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    The poly (not going to try and spell it) that you put over top…was that a spray paint? These are adorable.

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 3, 2014 at 7:14 AM

      You can do it with the spray kind or the brush kind. I have the can of it so I used that and brushed it on these.

      Reply
  17. Virginia says

    April 2, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    I love the toadstools! I’m going to be on the lookout for wooden bowls!!!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 3, 2014 at 7:13 AM

      Happy bowl hunting!!!

      Reply
  18. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    April 5, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Hey Sweet Friend! I love the bright colors of your toadstool bowls! I bet everyone is going to be hunting up the Thrift Stores looking for wooden bowls! 😉

    I’m so excited to see your project on Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Thanks for linking up with us!

    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 7, 2014 at 9:20 AM

      Thanks Ashley. Thanks for hosting this fun party.

      Reply
  19. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    April 7, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Great idea and I love the repurposing and thinking outside of the box 🙂 Pinned

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 7, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Thanks Cindy!

      Reply
  20. Kristina says

    April 8, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Very cute and so simple. I think even I can handle this one. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 8, 2014 at 6:31 PM

      Your welcome Kristina!

      Reply
  21. Cathryne says

    April 8, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    These are absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to make my own set.

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 9, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks Cathryne!

      Reply
  22. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    April 9, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    YES. I want these in my yard! I hope you are on Hometalk, cause these would be popular there, too. Thank you for sharing these at Treasure Box Tuesday! It doesn’t look like you are on Google+, but I’m sharing over there! 🙂

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      Thanks Joy. I am on Hometalk and Google+ http://google.com/+lindsayeidahl.

      Reply
  23. tina says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    I absolutely love this project – I am heading straight for the thrift store and gather up a bunch of those wooden bowls. Thanks for sharing.

    tina

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 10, 2014 at 7:35 AM

      Good luck in your hunt Tina!

      Reply
  24. Stefanie says

    April 12, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    These are beyond cute!! Amazing creativity, girl!! I, too, will be on the thrift store salad bowl prowl! 😉 Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 12, 2014 at 2:50 PM

      Thank you Stefanie! Happy wood bowl hunting!

      Reply
  25. Dawndee Roberts says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    So cute and whimsical! I love it – thank you for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 15, 2014 at 7:43 AM

      Your welcome Dawndee

      Reply
  26. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    April 18, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Now that is adorable! SO creative! Thank you so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On: Thinking Spring! Happy Easter!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 19, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. Mandy Hank says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Ok Lindsay! I am in love with these- so creative and adorable. I am featuring them on my blog today! Thank you so much for linking up to Get Your DIY On with your Spring Project!!

    Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 19, 2014 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you so much for the feature!

      Reply
  28. Zamara says

    April 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    You are so creative! I have no idea how you came up with this but I love itttt! I’ll be looking for something similar in the thrift shop next time I go. My yard can use some decorating.

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      April 28, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      Thank you Zamara!

      Reply
  29. Lindsey@BetterAfter says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    I love these so much, I featured them on my blog today! So creative and cute!
    http://www.betterafter.net/2014/05/oddsandendsmakeovers.html

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you Lindsey!

      Reply
  30. Connie Nikiforoff Designs says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    I must say, these are pretty dang cute! Whimsy isn’t my ‘go to’ look, but I’m totally enamored by these 🙂 Cute idea!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 3, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you Connie!

      Reply
  31. Susen says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Love, love, love these toad stools! Absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  32. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Stopping by from Work it Wednesday. OMG these are the cutest things ever! Now I want to do my daughters room in woodland theme just to make these. Do you think if the log was cut level and wide enough, it could work as a stool for smaller (lighter children)? Pinning!

    Reply
    • lindsayeidahl says

      July 24, 2014 at 7:03 AM

      I think it could work. I think you would just want a log that fits the inside of the bowl and shorter to the ground, but I think it could work.

      Reply
  33. Mitchell | www.protreeremovaladelaide.com.au says

    January 26, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    These are just SO perfect. I have to make them :))

    Reply

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