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...]
DIY Christmas Village Silhouette Mantel Decor
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! I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season. I'm excited to be part of a big group of DIY bloggers showing how they deck the halls, hosted by the ever so talented Jen Woodhouse. You definitely want to check out each blogger's 'mantel', … [Read more...]
Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game
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! Recently my Mom saw an oversized tic tac toe game in the lobby of a hotel, sitting on an ottoman for the patrons to play while waiting. Of course she texted me a picture so I could whip one up for her. :-) After I started making it, I thought it … [Read more...]
Merry and Bright Christmas Wreath Trio
Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Is Thanksgiving really next week? Then onto Christmas! This months DIY Workshop at the Home Depot will get your front porch all spiffed up for the holidays. In the workshop on Saturday, November 21 at 10 am at your Home Depot (register here), you'll learn how to make a festive Christmas Wreath Trio. Isn't it so … [Read more...]
Let It Snow Wooden Snowflake
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! It is getting COLD in these parts, and it has even snowed a bit. I guess my mind has been on snowflakes, especially after seeing Pauline at My Altered State's latest 3D snowflakes, so cool. So when this months power tool challenge came around I knew … [Read more...]
Tips for Word Art on Chalkboards
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! I think I've mentioned this before, but I have amazingly bad handwriting. It stems back from having one of those palm pilot PDA things from way back in the 2000's, and the single stroke alphabet using the stylus. Ha ha...the good ole days. :-) I've … [Read more...]
Rustic Pallet Pumpkin
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! Happy Fall! Yay for pumpkin season, and pumpkin bread - Mmmm. This rustic pallet pumpkin fall craft is a fun and versatile way to add pumpkins to your holiday decor. I like using pallets for crafts, because it makes them sooo cheap :-) . How to … [Read more...]
Wooden Fall Sign
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! Another day, another challenge :-) ! Today's challenge is the power tool challenge and the theme for this month is Fall! I like these challenges, they take me out of my comfort zone and it's fun to see what the others come up with. I went to … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Tool Box Caddy
Today's plans are for another style of planter box mason jar centerpiece that I used for the lemonade party. The first planter box was the square version, this one is for a rustic tool box caddy style. Since the 4th of July is coming up, I thought I'd use it for patriotic decorations. An easy update with painted mason jars and white flowers. How to Build a Wood Tool Box … [Read more...]
Winter Luminaries
I know what you're thinking, ugh another mason jar project. Yep, it is. These are quick and easy winter luminaries, I used them on my Winter Wonderland Tablescape that my Mom has been enjoying at her house. The mix of frosted glass and flocked snow give off a nice glow. I used 3 different jar sizes for the tablescape: 2 quart, 1 quart and pint. Although you can make … [Read more...]