Silverware Plant Markers

On our last crafting day, Megan made a fresh batch of silverware plant markers. Not only are they a great way to keep track of what you're growing, they add a little fun and whimsy to your garden!

I always have a pot of ivy growing on my kitchen windowsill.

A pot of berries on the patio.

Succulents in a vintage colander for a little secret garden.

And nothing beats fresh herbs, like rosemary ...

... and parsley.

Here's what you'll need to make your own ...

*old sliverware in assorted shapes and sizes

*a washable magic marker

*a letter punch set (purchased online here)

*a heavy hammer

*a little black craft paint

*a nice hard sold surface

The hardest step is flattening your silverware - use a heavy hammer and a hard solid surface. Use the marker to place dots where you want your letter - this helps with spacing. One nice firm hit of the hammer creates your letter. Then Megan likes to rub a little black craft paint into the crevices to highlight the letters. That's it - fun and easy!

And aren't they so much cuter than those little plastic markers that come with your plants?

And what a cute gift idea, with or without a plant!

What's growing in your garden?

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