Last year I bought an art print by Clayton Vance at Swiss Days (Utah's most happening craft fair!) I figured that I'd make myself a frame for the print once I decided on a style. As usual the print sat and sat because there is always something else to work on. Then a few months ago, I was browsing Tai Pan Tradings summer tent sale and found this nice solid mahogany wood … [Read more...]
Easy Reclaimed Wood Box Centerpiece
My friend has a big family party coming up and needed help with barn wood mason jar box centepieces. She needs a variety box centerpiece sizes: 3 jar, 4 jar and 5 jar. These trough style boxes are simple to make and they are so handy to have on hand for home decoration, holiday decor and parties. I was happy that my friend wanted the barn wood (reclaimed wood) look since I … [Read more...]
Double X Bench Plans
I've been searching for the perfect bench for my front porch. It's a narrow and smallish space. Then I spotted a super cute bench from Simply Jenna's instagram feed, I love her style. (I'm sorry I'm not sure where here instagram feed went.) I modified the look a bit to make it longer and added an extra X. So far I'm really liking it on the porch. The bench is 42" … [Read more...]
Circle Back Kids Chair Plans
It's amazing what projects you can do with 1 board. Sometimes it surprises me when a project will only take one board. Today I'm participating in a one board challenge, the size of board doesn't matter, but can only use one. My little girl loves to color and craft. I've been meaning to make her a desk and chair set. I came across this super cute Double Dot Chair by Land of … [Read more...]
Giant Pencil Decoration
I have a teacher friend that is moving to a brand new school. She is so excited to get her new classroom 'Pinterest' ready before school starts in a few weeks! One of the items on her list is a giant pencil decoration to place on a ledge along her wall. She wants the pencil 2' long. This post contains affiliate links noted by*. How to Make a Giant Pencil Decoration … [Read more...]
DIY Tables for Every Room in your Home
It's no secret, I love to build my own furniture for my house. I love that you can customize it to fit perfectly in your space. You can also get the exact look that you want for a fraction of the retail price! One thing that I've really come to appreciate is that when my kids are rough or color on my DIY furniture, I don't feel quite as bad because it didn't cost very much … [Read more...]
Worn *Red White and Blue* Star Blocks
I always keep a bucket by my miter saw to toss in scrap wood. I love when I can use up those small pieces for something besides trash. With the 4th coming right up, I thought it would be fun to cut out some star blocks from scrap 2x4 and 2x6 pieces. This is a super easy wood craft project! I had a piece of chunky barn wood that 'needed' to become stars too! How to … [Read more...]
Square Scallop Mason Jar Centerpiece
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! This post contains affiliate links noted by *. My friend's daughter got married recently and she wanted cute scallop mason jar centerpieces for the tables. She wanted some long boxes and some square boxes with removable dividers. They turned out … [Read more...]
DIY Football Toss
Hi and welcome to the Home Depot DIY Workshop (Do it yourself) Virtual Game Party! My kids are beyond excited about today's project. They have been very eager to help build this project! Before we get to my project, this is the fun Father's Day Football Toss project for June's DIY workshop at your local Home Depot on Saturday, June 18 from 10-11:30 am. Here is what … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Football Toss – DIY Workshop
What are you going to get Dad this year for Father's Day??? If your Dad loves sports, then the Home Depot has you covered! Just in time for Father's Day, The Home Depot is hosting another great #DIYWorkshop to teach you how to make this cool football toss game. I'm pumped to join 'team' Woodhouse for an upcoming virtual 'game' party next Monday (June 13 @1 pm EST). At … [Read more...]