Maybe it’s the cuteness factor or the fact that I have a bazillion wood scraps lying around but I think everyone needs a cupcake box. I’m sharing how to make your own diy cupcake box with no fancy tools (and by fancy I mean a router or table saw). Click here for PDF version of… Read more
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Build for Dad
Father’s Day is coming soon so today I’ve rounded up 4 diy projects you can build for dad. In fact any man is sure to appreciate one of these simple diy gift ideas. A few of my favorite buildy blogger friends have great project ideas that you might consider making for dad. Pauline at My… Read more
Project Poll
We want to hear from you! As you may know my friend Jen from House of Wood and I will be teaching a building class at Haven this year and our class is specifically geared towards making a project that attendees can take home. AKA: Make It / Take It We want to know if… Read more
DIY Rolling Console
Gearing up for summer? I know I am and last summer we desperately needed some additional counter space outdoors for serving food and drinks so I built this outdoor rolling console. A DIY tutorial to build an outdoor rolling console. Great for serving food and drinks plus plenty of open shelf storage for your patio… Read more
Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Giveaway
I’ve been busy building for our outdoor space by adding 3 adult size adirondack chairs using the plans found in Ana White’s book The Handmade Home. But no outdoor furniture is safe from the elements without some protection! The folks at Thompson’s® WaterSeal® sent me some transparent waterproofing stain in Maple Brown and they’re giving… Read more
DIY 3 Step Stool & Giveaway
New plans for a kitchen step stool and a giveaway makes for a great Saturday! We’re in the kitchen today building a 3 step stool and I’m sharing the plans over at Ryobi Nation here. And while you’re there be sure to sign up (or sign in if you already have an account) in order… Read more
DIY Simple Personalized Pillows
How to make simple personalized pillows. A sewing project that makes a great gift and pretty decor too! In case you’re wondering I made these pillows for my friend Jen at The House of Wood as a thank you gift. She has two little ones so I made one pillow for her daughter and one… Read more
DIY Three Legged Stool
My little three legged desk stool is complete and you’re in luck because my buildy friend Ana White has the plans for us! I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to have Ana in my life because when you design a three legged stool with multiple angles she kindly agrees to make the plans! Hurray! (link… Read more
Work Apron to Zippered Pouch
I’m always up for a fun repurpose project and today’s post is just that. I’m sharing how to take a work apron and make it into a zippered pouch. A DIY tutorial to take a canvas work apron with pockets and make it into a zippered pouch. Repurposing and sewing in one useful project. It’s… Read more
Build Page
I’m definitely not one to brag but I am super proud of all that I’ve built for this little blog and I wanted to draw some attention my BUILD PAGE. My buildy blogger friend Jen Woodhouse (House of Wood) and I were recently chatting about our past work and all the pieces we’ve built up… Read more
Cut Out Tray
I’m over at Brittany’s blog, Pretty Handy Girl, sharing how to make this cut out tray. All you jig saw lovers will enjoy this project and for those who have yet to try the jig saw this is a simple starting point. You can use any font or shape you choose because the tray surface… Read more
Wallpaper Wall Art & Giveaway
Wallpaper makes an easy solution for adding pattern and texture to your wall and you don’t have to wallpaper the whole wall either. I was challenged by the folks at Porch.com to make something fun and creative using wallpaper for a pattern play project. And I actually came up with two projects: wallpaper wall art… Read more