Wooden Spoon Herb Markers
On the search for some herb markers? Look no further than this simple craft project, Wooden Spoon Herb Markers. They'll add a happy pop of color to the herb garden for only a few bucks.
My mom was in town this weekend and we visited the local Peddlar's Mall. I had been trying to decide how to DIY some Herb Markers for my back patio.
Mike and I have learned a lot about gardening this spring and we wanted to try growing some herbs. I've seen lots of great ideas for herb markers (like this and this), but still wasn't sure I'd found "the one." That is, until I came across a booth at the Peddlar's Mall that had a collection of wooden spoons.
I think they are the perfect way to bring in a little more color on the patio, and keep my herbs straight at the same time. It was an easy project and I had all the supplies at home. Each spoon took one coat of blue acrylic paint. Once it was dry, I added the label with a sharpie and gave the spoon a quick coat of clear gloss to protect the surface.
I'll tell you some more about my blue herb planter on Thursday -- it was a DIY project too!
I love this idea for plant markers!
Super cute! P.S. Your post cracked me up- thanks for that!
Thanks so much! I'm loving them 🙂
Thanks, Shauna! So glad it made you laugh -- that makes my day 🙂
I've been looking for some herb/garden markers. Love yours!
Thanks so much, Anu! I love the color they bring to my little herb garden 🙂
I love the marker idea, might have to try that next year. This year I tried wine cork markers. I found the idea off pinterest but here is a link to the pictures of my completed project.
http://staci.writesthisblog.com/index.php/garden-markers/
Such a cute idea, Staci! I love how simple they are to make. I'm thinking about starting a vegetable garden next year and might now be able to round up enough wooden spoons. These would be a great solution!
These are so cool! What a great idea! Thanks for linking up to the "Get Your DIY On" link up party! Bring your chalkboard crafts Sunday at 7!
Thanks, April! So glad you stopped by!
Very cute! Might have to try this for my garden next spring : ) Love it!
Thanks so much! 🙂
I'd like to know how well did the wooden spoon herb markers hold up? Did the Sharpie fade in the sun, or did it last OK?
Such a cute idea that I would like to try.
Great question, Linda! The sharpie did fade a bit through the summer. I only applied 1 or 2 coats of the clear gloss -- so that should probably be increased. I am planning to use them again this year. I'm going to write the herb in sharpie again and then do at least 3-4 coats of gloss.
The wooden spoon label is a great idea! Creative, pretty and durable. I love it