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DIY Caddy Gift

February 27, 2015

diy wood gift caddy
Make this easy caddy from scrap wood and you have a perfect last minute birthday gift!  And I have the free plans for you down below too.
diy wood caddy kids art supplies
It’s so versatile.
I loaded this caddy with art supplies but wouldn’t it be great for hair supplies or make up for the older girls?

wood caddy with compartments

diy personalized wood caddy

The best part is it’s portable.  The handle hole makes carrying a cinch.

diy wood caddy with handle

diy caddy with hole handle cut out
diy art caddy with supplies
How to build a gift caddy:
I built this caddy to fit the plastic containers.  Measure your containers and build to fit adjusting the width accordingly.
diy gift caddy free plans
Lumber cuts:
2 – 1×3 @ 10″ (long sides)
2 – 1×3 @ 8 1/4″(short sides)
1 – 1×8 @ 8 1/4″l
1 – 1/4″ plywood @ 10″ x 9 3/4″
diy gift caddy free plans
Step 1: Build the box frame using 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue.
diy gift caddy free plans
Step 2: Arch the sides with a jigsaw and cut out the handle hole in 1×8 using a 1 1/2″ spade bit.
diy gift caddy free plans
Step 3: Insert handle piece centering in box and finish nail in place.

diy gift caddy free plans
Step 4: Attach bottom 1/4″ plywood using nails and glue.  Sand smooth.
how to add personalization on wood
Step 5: To add name print out letters (I used Abadi MT Condensed font at 175 point.) and center printout on side of caddy.  Using a ball point pen trace outline of letters with heavy pressure.
personalize on wood without stencil
The pressure of the pen leaves an indent in the wood.

handpainted personalization on wood
Step 6: Paint on and inside the indent.  Seal the entire caddy with polyurethane.
diy gift caddy free plans

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  1. Alyssa says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    If only I could do the woodworking part! So cute

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  2. Ana White says

    March 3, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Jaime, so excited to see you drawing plans now! EEEEK!!!! This is a great little project too! Can't wait to see more from you! XO Ana

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