For the last few years, I've cut wood slices to make placement medals for the local nature center's annual Fly with the Flock fun run. This year as I was cutting the wood slices for the fun run, I thought that they would be fun for a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby medal. I volunteer with the local cub scouts, and whipped these up for the boys. I think the boys liked their medals, … [Read more...]
Valentines Heart Door Decoration – free pattern
Well it's that time again, put away our Christmas/Winter wreath and bring out your hearts. This Valentines heart door decoration combines the fun chevron pattern with rustic barnwood. I love barnwood and weathered pallets. To make this Valentines door hanger, you'll need some thin (1/4" or so) plywood or fiberboard and some barnwood or pallets. The overall size of the … [Read more...]
LOVE Wood Blocks
Valentine's Day is fast approaching...wasn't it just Christmas? This cute Valentine's Day craft was inspired by Robert Indiana's LOVE statue in Philly, 'tis the season of love. I cut the LOVE wood blocks out of a scrap piece of 2"x12" pine board, other materials will work too. The finished size of the LOVE blocks is 10 1/2" x 10 1/2". The pattern is split onto two pages, … [Read more...]
Behold Him Blocks
Last year I saw the Behold Him blocks on pinterest. I thought that they were soooo cute. When Christmas came around the pin had a broken link, so I did my best to recreate it. I made them for my neighbor gift for Christmas. Since then I've found another link to I think the 'original' Behold Block creater. I believe she sells them here. Definitely the cutest ones out … [Read more...]
Rolled paper Christmas Tree Ornament
On the 12th day of Christmas Hertoolbelt went to a Christmas concert and totally slacked off getting an ornament posted!!! Deborah Voight was a guest singer at this concert. She sang the Twelve days after Christmas and it was hilarious. I'd never heard it before, if you haven't I highly recommend looking it up on youtube for a good laugh. Back to the ornaments, I'm sure … [Read more...]
11th Day of Christmas – wood sled ornament
On the 11th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you a wooden sled, another owl ornament, chunky Candy Cane, 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. This DIY sled ornament is fun to do with kids. I remember doing something similar in … [Read more...]
Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Decoration
Don't you just love this time of year? Fall is in the air, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Tom Turkey is here to help you celebrate. This craft is great because it is versatile to adapt to whatever scrap materials you have around. Here is the pattern and how I put it together. … [Read more...]
The Map Dresser
I saw this map dresser on the Nate Berkus show, and I knew that I had to make one for my son's room. I started looking for cheap dressers on the local (ksl) classifieds and craigslist. There were lots of options, but the cheap/cute ones go fast, some within 15 minutes. I ended up getting a changing table/dresser that my mom was getting rid of...or maybe I just convinced her … [Read more...]