Scrolling on the scroll saw is truly addicting, if you haven’t tried it yet I highly suggest it. Because I can’t stop myself I made these pretty scroll saw name plaques as a gift for a friend with a new baby girl. One for the new baby and one for the older sister to coordinate…. Read more
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Easy Summer Mantel
Summer is practically here and that means our backyard jungles come alive. Bringing a little bit of that backyard jungle greenery idea inside I went ‘crazy plant lady’ and made an easy summer mantel. A huge thank you to Krista at The Happy Housewife for organizing this summer mantel blog hop as part of the… Read more
Meet the Ridgid Brushless Drill and Driver Combo Kit
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Well hello there brushless beauties perched on my new trampoline steps you just made possible. This is the Ridgid GEN5X brushless 18-Volt drill/driver and 3-speed impact driver combo kit with enough power to tackle any jobsite task. I just whipped up these 2×4 steps for my kids… Read more
Spring Cleaning with Dremel Versa Power Cleaner
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Let’s clean all the things and spend less time doing it because the Dremel Versa power cleaner will do the scrubbing! Have you ever wanted to take a pressure washer inside your home and blast all those unsightly surfaces to remove years of grime, filth and caked… Read more
DIY Stained Wood Wall Art
*This post is sponsored by Rust-Oleum. I waste nothing when it comes to wood projects which means I have a huge scrap pile. Nothing is more fun than creating DIY wood wall art using some of those scrap pieces. For this wall art I’ve teamed up with Rust-Oleum, who makes the lovely Varathane Fast Dry… Read more
DIY Freestanding Display Wall
Sometimes you need a freestanding display wall and I’m here to share exactly how I built one. This is a self standing wall perfect for temporary displays for special events. I built this wall specifically for my friend’s wedding reception space as a place to house the guest place cards. A tutorial to build a… Read more
DIY Welcome Sign and Stand
Welcome your guests and designate your event space with a simple DIY welcome sign and stand. Make this wooden sign and stand well ahead of your special day and your guests will surely appreciate the special touch. Adding a wood welcome sign and stand to your party decor transforms a space from bland and boring… Read more
DIY Self Standing Wood Arch
Wedding season is upon us as the outdoor events start to ramp up in the spring and summer. Of course anytime of the year is perfectly wonderful for a wedding and even better if it’s a DIY wedding! This self standing wood arch is great for both outdoor and indoor weddings because it’s self standing,… Read more
Glass Etching with the Dremel Stylo
This post about glass etching with the Dremel Stylo tool is sponsored by The Home Depot. Because making things is what I do so if you’re reading this post you probably make things too. You may be familiar with Dremel tools but did you know they now have a craft size tool? The awesome folks… Read more
Ryobi Devour Debris Sweeper
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Wait until you see it in action. The Ryobi Devour cordless debris sweeper makes quick work of that mess on your workshop floor so you can move on to the next project in a jiffy. Watch my video below of the quick set up and fast clean… Read more
Mechanics Tools
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Mechanics and their wrenches, the tools of the trade. I’m definitely not a mechanic but I still use mechanical tools every once in a while. Everyone needs a good set of wrenches in their toolbox for the occasional loose nut or assembly with bolts. Did you know… Read more
Scroll Saw Wood Art
Almost 17 years ago we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, it was your classic, typical newlywed vacation and I’d go back in a heartbeat. Alas life happens – kids, house, and all the things – so traveling 4,900 miles for an adult only vacation probably won’t be happening for a few more years. But… Read more