A kitchen banquette built for a friend of a friend. (There will be pillows and maybe an upholstered cushion eventually, I took this picture when the paint was still wet.) This family of five had a rectangular table with chairs but it was a bit tight and cluttered. Instead the homeowner wanted built in banquette… Read more
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“M” is for Monogrammed Ornament
Paint: monogrammed ornament Make these handpainted wooden circular ornaments and finish with an easy frame made from a metal clamp. I’m sharing the full tutorial over at Pretty Handy Girl today. You can use nearly any font. Click on over to Pretty Handy Girl for all the details. I’m linking up to: SAS @ Funky Junk… Read more
DIY Cupcake Stand
Party prep or just every day living either way you need an easy and pretty way to display those yummy cupcakes. As part of the Handbuilt Holiday gift project series Ana White and I are sharing this DIY cupcake stand you can make for your holiday cupcakes. A DIY tutorial to build a three tier… Read more
“F” is for Felt Cupcakes
Sew: felt cupcakes Make your own kids play cupcakes. Felt, a little hand sewing and a hot glue gun is really all it takes to make these yummy treats: If you want the free diy build plans for the cupcake stand click here. Don’t forget to add some fancy decorations: ribbon, sequins, buttons, ric… Read more
DIY Jewelry Stand
Build this simple and pretty jewelry stand using scrap wood, dowels and clear beads. And personalize your jewelry stand too: Functional and classy complete with a felt covered base: I used the Abigail Jewelry Stand from Pottery Barn Kids as my inspiration: photo source You can make your own for much less and then spend… Read more
DIY Kids Play Stand
Build: kids play stand Looking for the perfect diy gift for a young one this holiday season? This is it. A play stand you can build with plans from Ana White that is so multifunctional I can’t possibly list all the uses! It’s week #4 of the handmade holiday series and Ana has come… Read more
“P” is for Play Stand Buntings
Sew: diy play stand buntings Sew your own play stand flag style bunting, pennant style bunting, awning and curtains. I’ve included patterns down below for 25″ wide play stand buntings. Each bunting has velcro on the back which makes it super easy to switch up: For the post office I sewed together 3″ wide x… Read more
“S” is for Sled Christmas Countdown
Paint: wood sled Christmas countdown advent calendar Using a store bought wood sled I added two giant hooks and 24 handpainted numbers on thin hobby wood to make this wood sled Christmas advent calendar: I found the unpainted wood sled at Michaels last year after Christmas on super markdown but I’m pretty sure they have… Read more
DIY Giant Clipboard
Build: giant clipboard Handmade Holiday continues this week with Ana White’s plans for a giant clipboard. A great space for kids to paint, draw and color AND the clipboard has a chalkboard finish to let them chalk too! If you missed any of the Handmade Holiday posts thus far Ana and I shared the folding desk… Read more
DIY Toy Box Round-Up
All the DIY toy boxes I’ve made in one round up. I’ve been meaning to collect all my toy box builds into one succinct post for a long time now. A great gift for the holidays, start building now and you’ll have it ready in time! I just finished another simple toy box with a… Read more
3 Neutral Fall Mantels
Three Fall mantels done in neutral tones with natural elements. The center chimney in our 1740 saltbox farmhouse has three fireplaces (and I’m pretty certain there was a fourth fireplace on the second floor that has been sealed over – might just pull a Nicole Curtis and open that thing up someday!) Until then I… Read more
DIY Wood Trug
Back with another Handbuilt Holiday gift idea this Friday. Today is a scrap wood project you can make almost any size to fit your needs. And it makes the most perfect gift giving container as well! A DIY tutorial to build a wood trug. Make this super functional wood trug to contain all the things!… Read more