Ask and you shall receive! This one is for you buildy friends. Back in July a group of us buildy bloggers got together for a One Board Challenge where we all built different projects using a single 1x8x8 board. You all were so enthusiastic with your comments and feedback asking to join in on the… Read more
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DIY Hanging Lantern
Yes this post is titled DIY hanging lanterns and my lanterns aren’t even hanging in the picture. That’s okay, you get the idea that you definitely could hang them. The glass jar is glued in place and that’s a battery operated candle so no fear of fire. A DIY tutorial to make a hanging wood… Read more
Hanging Planter
Happy Labor Day friends! We’re gearing up for the next DIY Workshop at The Home Depot where we will be building a hanging planter. Today I’m sharing my custom version of the hanging planter and I’ve got the free plans down below to build your own. I built this version using cedar boards and it’s… Read more
DIY Bathroom Storage Cabinet
Who loves a good repurpose project? Me! I have a huge stash of old windows and decided the bathroom makeover needed a storage cabinet. What better way to use an old window than make it into an easy DIY project. A DIY tutorial to build a bathroom storage cabinet using an old window. Repurpose an… Read more
Sideboard Makeover with Chalky Finish
Popping in with a quick makeover of this giant sideboard I built back in February. As you can see I originally left the wood natural only sealing it with clear polyurethane but I always knew it needed some color. I mixed equal parts of two Americana Decor chalky finish colors together to get the most… Read more
6 DIY Geometric Wood Projects
Last Friday in August friends, we’re turning a corner and for me that means back to real business and getting some work done! I thought I’d round up some inspiration: a few of my favorite DIY geometric wood projects made by my buildy blogger friends. If you save all your wood scraps like me then… Read more
Wood & Leather Shopping List Board
“Add it to the shopping list.” I heard myself saying this repeatedly to my kids this summer. To which they would respond, “But where is the shopping list?” and then I would have to give detailed instructions such as on the counter next to the tissue box or some other guided information. By the time… Read more
DIY Workshop: Hanging Planter
It’s time friends for another Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop at The Home Depot! For this workshop we will be building a super simple hanging planter. Please come join me at The Home Depot Store #6210 in West Hartford, CT on Saturday, September 12th at 10am. Not in the Hartford area? Check here to find your local workshop… Read more
Scrap Wood Wall Art
Gather up your wood scraps friends because if you’re like me then I know you have tons of pieces lying around. Today I’m sharing the plans for this scrap wood wall art down below. A DIY tutorial to make wall art using scrap wood. Create this pretty wood wall art with scrap pieces using my… Read more
DIY Kids Scooter
Popping in with a super quick and simple kids toy idea. I’m over at Brittany’s blog Pretty Handy Girl sharing how I made these kids scooters. Check it out here. And if you’re looking for more kids toys to build head to my build page:
Paper Cross Stitch for Fall (free printable)
I’ve been cross stitching ever since I was a little girl and I love coming back to it time and again. I think it’s the nostalgic feel of handsewing and repetitive pattern left behind by the thread that wins me over. Today I’m cross stitching on paper and sharing this paper cross stitch artwork along… Read more
5 Years Blogging Giveaway
How did this happen? Five years of blogging may not seem like a big deal but in my book it definitely deserves a celebration. I have all of you readers to thank for clicking and reading and sharing your comments over the years so today it’s a big giveaway for one lucky reader! Want to… Read more