Necessity is the motherhood of invention and we needed portable, self-standing station signs so this is my solution. Â These station signs are bright, two-sided, well labeled and have the ability to be placed wherever you need them most. A DIY tutorial to build self standing station signs. Make this easy to build portable signage for… Read more
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Field Day Station Signs
While summer is now in full swing and most field day events are long over I still thought I would share how I made the field day station signs for our school and you can pin for later. These station signs are completely portable, self standing and the game names are interchangeable which makes them… Read more
“A” is for Arrow Signs
Paint: diy arrow signs Make your own arrow signs using wood scraps and paint. No stencils. No fancy vinyl cutting machine. These signs happen to be part of the decor for a fund raising event at my kid’s school, the theme is ‘surf’s up’ so we’re doing vintage beach and surf related decor. You can… Read more
“S” is for Signs
Simple wood sign art. It’s everywhere, sign art and lettering is all over the place. Here’s a great post over at Houzz.com on that very topic. I made this one for Grandma and Grandpa’s beach house. It’s the name of a teeny, tiny town on Long Island where my husband spent his summers growing up…. Read more
Refinishing Pine Floors
This post about refinishing pine floors is sponsored by The Home Depot. Oh pine wood you have a special place in my heart. If you’ve ever been in the lumber aisles in The Home Depot then you know there’s a huge section devoted to pine. A DIY tutorial on refinishing pine floors. Embrace the natural… Read more
How to Build a Conference Booth
I thought I would share my experience building a conference booth from scratch. Â It’s a bit out of the ordinary but it was such a fun challenge. Â Most importantly it was a true test of perseverance and overcoming lots of little hurdles along the way. Â But even if you’re not building a conference booth… Read more
DIY Beginner Tools Bundle: Ryobi 6 Piece Combo Kit
This post about the Ryobi 6 piece combo kit is sponsored by The Home Depot. Â Looking for a great set of beginner tools? Â This Ryobi combo kit covers all the basics making it a good solution for a DIY beginner tools bundle. A tool review of the Ryobi 6 piece combo kit. The perfect tools… Read more
DIY Countertop Pie Safe
Who doesn’t like pie? Well not everyone but even if you don’t like pie I guarantee you’ll love this countertop pie safe. And what better time to make a pie safe than during the holidays when pie consumption is at an all time high! It’s another Handbuilt Holiday gift project idea from Ana White and… Read more
Magical Christmas Mantel
Truly it’s all about the magic of the season. So I decided to bring some magic to my mantel. Making a magical Christmas mantel today, let me show you the details. A DIY tutorial to make a magical Christmas mantel including a scrolled wood sign. Make your Christmas magical with a fun sign, mini ornaments… Read more
Scrap Wood Wall Installation
Friends I am a huge fan of using what you have on hand to make it work and today’s project is a prime example. We’re using 2×4 scrap wood to make an amazing wood feature wall. This is a very simple DIY project that may test your patience but it will be so worth it… Read more
Easy Closet Shelves
A functional and organized closet makes my heart sing. My son’s closet was a blank slate with a simple hanging rod and one high shelf. This wasn’t doing him any favors in the way of keeping things organize. The solution is simple – easy closet shelves. A DIY tutorial to install easy closet shelves. Make… Read more
Spring Sign with new Americana paint colors
*This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Dreaming of Spring over here while it snows – again. On the bright side all this cold weather makes me appreciate Spring that much more.  Let’s celebrate the season with a Spring sign painted with the newest Americana acrylic paint colors. Add a touch of Spring with a simple… Read more