With a few materials and some creativity, you can craft this tool and glove set in one weekend.
Materials Needed for the Garden Tool and Glove Set
- Set of garden hand tools with wooden handles
- Pair of light color fabric garden gloves
- Acrylic craft paint
- Paintbrush
- Acrylic spray sealant
- Small flower pot
- Raffia
- Packets of flower or vegetable seeds
How to Craft the Garden Tool Set
The garden tool set you choose for this craft project should consist of a small trowel and a hand rake at the very least. If you can find other wooden-handled garden tools, you can use them as well.
The first thing you have to do for this project is to find or draw a pretty floral pattern that will fit nicely on the handles of the garden tools. Using tracing paper and carbon paper, transfer the pattern onto the outside of the garden tools' handles. Then, use the acrylic paint to fill in the spaces. One possible pattern is a leafy vine with small, five-petal flowers. You could also paint small vegetables, insects such as bees or butterflies, or other garden style motifs.
After the decorations are fully dry, spray the handles of the garden tools with the spray sealant or other clear finishing spray. This will help the decoration stay and also be waterproof for real use outside.
How to Craft the Garden Gloves
The garden gloves will be crafted with the same floral pattern as the garden tools. You can also use a complimentary pattern with a larger central image. This should be copied and then painted onto the back of each glove. Be sure to use paint that is approved for fabric on the gloves.
Gift Set Presentation
To give this garden tool and glove set as a gift, it is a good idea to make a nice presentation. Stick the garden tools into the small flower pot with the garden gloves sticking out next to them. Add some packets of flower or vegetable seeds and tie the raffia in a bow around the flower pot.
This garden tool and glove gift set is a perfect handmade craft present for anyone who loves to garden.
