Top DIY ideas made from Mother Nature for your home and garden

Nature is a source of inspiration when it comes to DIY. Flowers, trees, and everything in between. There's nothing better than having little bits of nature in one's home or garden. It's not always practical to have fresh flowers or potted plants that need attention, so what's the solution?

It's simple – make some nature-inspired DIY projects. Whether you live in the city, suburbia, or the countryside, these beautiful projects will make it easy to bring a bit of Mother Nature into your home and garden. Plus, they are inexpensive and will save you money. Soon, your home will be filled with decor so chic, guests won't be able to tell if they were store-bought or not.

Instead of purchasing expensive decor from Pottery Barn or West Elm, bring winter's bright delights into your home by painting frosted edges on your pine cones, as pictured above. Carefully paint just the tips of the pine cone's scales. That is how you will get the natural look of snow. These pine cones make for the perfect centerpiece on a dining table or hallway console.

The more we bring nature into our lives, the better we feel. Pine cone crafts are an easy, creative way to embrace this natural healing and to beautify one's home at the same time. Be sure to check out these 7+ stunning pine cone crafts.

Combine two tones of rocks to create a striking monogram that celebrates your family name. First, use metallic paint to create the right background on your chosen letter. Then fill in the shape with rocks using super glue. This rock letter is the perfect statement piece on a wall in any room of the home, whether it's the living room or bedroom.

These DIY stone crafts will help you bring the strength and natural beauty of this element into your home. Consider adding a pebble mirror or rock towel rack to your bathroom, or what about a rock planter? Be sure to check out these 7 ways to use rocks as chic home decor.

Is this the cutest, or what? It looks like something out of Alice in Wonderland and will add some serious cuteness to your garden or porch. You can use an old set of cups and saucers you have lying around, or head to the secondhand shop and pick out something pretty.

If you want the birds to be your friends all year long, check out these six gorgeous DIY bird feeders. However, perhaps you want more general DIY garden ideas? Be sure to check out these 10 gorgeous DIY garden decorations.

Fun and festive, this adorable fall garland brightens up any room. Each leaf dangles from a metallic loop of twine. A long piece of twine holds the collection of leaves, inviting guests to embrace the season.

As the leaves change, so to will the decor of homes. Embrace the change of the season with these nifty DIY fall leaf crafts. Create one project or create them all. The instructions are quite simple and catered for a novice. Check out these 7+ nifty fall DIYs made from leaves.

Favorite photos deserve to be put on display in a nice frame, but it can be hard to find a frame that you love. This twig picture frame project solves that problem – no matter what the frame looks like when you start, the end result will be beautifully rustic. Why not make a few and create a nice display on a wall or put on a nightstand?

Plenty of decor inspiration can be found in nature, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out the best way to bring natural elements into your home. Twigs may be the solution. They have such a pretty, rustic look, and they're a fantastic way to bring a bit of nature inside. Be sure to check out these cheap and easy twig DIY projects. ​

Make a visually appealing bird bath for your garden using a clay pot and mosaic supplies. Create the design you like using any colors to complement your outdoor decor and bring the birds to visit.

Terra-cotta pots are not only sturdy and durable, but they're extremely useful. You can use them for the obvious of course, which is potting plants, but they also have a much wider variety of purposes, including decor. Because these pots are easy and fun to craft with, why not transform them into something really cool and fun? Check out these fun terra-cotta pot DIYs.

These birch log candle holders look like something you'd spend a ton of money on at the store, but they're extremely inexpensive to make if you have the right tools. They'd be such a pretty addition to Christmas or other winter decor, but you can leave them out all year.

If you are looking for other nature-inspired decor, be sure to check out these Mother Nature DIYs.

If you love having plants in your home then this is the DIY project for you. Although the concrete looks completely black when wet, it dries to a beautiful gray. Paired with a pop of gold and some cute succulents, this planter looks very trendy and is made for a fraction of what it would cost in a store.

Although it is typically used as a building material, concrete makes for an interesting and unique craft material as well. Although it may seem intimidating to use as first, it only requires some water and a little bit of mixing, making it very easy to work with. With its neutral tone and matte finish, concrete provides a clean and modern look, no matter how you use it. Be sure to check out these top concrete DIY projects.

The summertime brings warm and sunny weather and that means you can move entertaining outdoors. Whether you have a patio, deck or balcony, this DIY project will make outdoor gatherings a breeze. Keep your guests happy as their drinks stay cool, and add a pop of color to your outdoor space with this stunning and clever ice bucket stand made from an old chair.

Most people tend to get rid of their old chairs when they buy a new set, but that's the last thing you should do. There are so many neat things you can turn them into, including garden planters, side tables and ice bucket holders. Be sure to check out these top old chair DIYs.

Wooden crates aren't just used for the inside. You can stack them creatively and build a garden planter outside in a patio area. Finish it off by decorating with your favorite green friends.

Crates are both a versatile and inexpensive craft material. Coming in many different sizes, they can be transformed into anything from furniture to storage solutions. Although their natural color is pretty and simplistic, crates can be easily painted or stained to whatever color matches existing decor. Be sure to check out these top crate DIYs.

If you love growing plants but don't have much space for them, vertical options such as this pallet planter offer a unique and practical solution. This cute planter would fit in almost any space – even a tiny apartment balcony. Of course, it would be a lovely addition to a larger space as well, especially if you made a few of them and grouped them together.

If you love woodworking but don't want to go to the effort of making something completely from scratch, pallet DIYs are the way to go. They're relatively easy, but they give you all the satisfaction of having made something beautiful. Pallets can be made into so many different things, from desks to garden planters to stylish coffee tables on wheels. Be sure to check out these top pallet DIY projects.

With this DIY project, not only do you get a place to set your drink down but you also get a pretty piece of furniture to add to an outdoor space. By alternating between the blue and white rope and the natural rope, the table can provide a pop of color without being overwhelming.

Once damaged or worn out, tires are usually either thrown away or end up taking up space in the back of a garage. Tires can actually be given a new life by being upcycled into new items for your home and garden. Be sure to check out these top tire DIYs.

There's nothing more delicious than spaghetti with fresh basil, roasted chicken with rosemary or an elegant sprig of mint in an ice cold glass of tea in the summer. Growing your own herbs is easy with an herb garden. Don't have the yard space? No problem – mason jars provide a solution.

Mason jars are one of the most versatile craft supplies out there. They can be turned into so much home decor from lighting to planters to candles. They are also cheap and easy to find whether you buy them from a thrift store or a grocery store. Be sure to check out these top mason jar DIYs.