Fork Garden Signs

     We've started some seedlings in the greenhouse already. It won't be long and we'll be transplanting them into the garden. These simple garden signs will help us remember what is planted where. Everyone has some old silverware lying around so why not put it to good use?
These are fun to have the kids help make but supervise them because the aluminum is sharp and can cut if you are not careful.

Here's what you'll need:

Forks
Aluminum cans
Permanent markers
Hammer
Nails

It's a good idea to wash out the cans with soap and hot water before starting.
Cut open the aluminum cans so that they are a flat sheet.
Cut out squares about 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" or 1/2" bigger all the way around than you want your label to be.
Fold over 1/4" all the way around to get rid of the sharp edge. I used my shop vise to clamp down the edges.
Using a Permanent marker write the label.
Now take your nail and hammer and poke holes following the outline of your letters.
For a little variety you can make different shapes or put curly eye lashes like the one in the picture.
Now just wedge them between the tines of a fork and you have some pretty cute plant signs.
HINT: To erase the permanent marker, should you make a mistake, use fingernail polish remover and a cotton ball.

We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.