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22 Insanely Simple Beginner Woodworking Projects

March 18, 2020 by Bethany Sy

Hi Friends!

Sometimes when I notice a pattern in the emails I receive and realize that many people are asking the same question, I decide to just go ahead and write a post about it! Because clearly, there’s a need for good and EASY beginner woodworking projects to help those of you that are ready to dip your toe into the amazing and creative world of woodworking.

There are SO many DIY wood projects you can build with very minimal skills, and very few tools. Many of the easy projects below only use ONE TOOL! These beginner woodworking projects will build your confidence, expand your creativity, and have you asking for more tools for Christmas this year! Scroll on and be inspired!

Quick note… if you love one or more of these projects, please PIN them from the original source; meaning click the corresponding link to go to that tutorial instead of pinning from this post.

Super Simple Beginner Woodworking Projects

EASY Woodworking Project X-bench by Anika's DIY LiveVia: Anika’s DIY Life

Simple Woodworking DIY Project - Photo Display Wall art! {Reality Daydream}Via: Ana White

Wooden caddy for organizing anything! SUPER EASY woodworking build {Reality Daydream}Via: Jamie Costiglio

EASY Meal Planning Menu Board - perfect for woodworking beginners! {Reality Daydream}Reality Daydream

Simple Desk Organizer - a simple woodworking project for beginners! {Kim Six}Via: Kim Six Fix

Beer Caddy Building project - perfect for beginner carpenters {Rougue Engineer}Via: Rogue Engineer

DIY Wooden Couch Sleeve - a perfect beginner woodworking project for the beginner! {Ugly Duckling House}Via: Ugly Duckling House

Easy DIY Kids Bench or Stool {Ana White}Via: Ana White

His and Hers Key Ring Rack - beginner scroll saw project {Reality Daydream}Reality Daydream

Stackable Fruit and Veggie Crates - organization for ANYTHING really! {Jen Woodhouse}Jen Woodhouse

Easy DIY Woodworking Project - Earing Holder {Houseful of Handmade}Houseful of Handmade

Night Stand Phone Charging Station {FW Made By Carli}VIA: FW Made By Carli

Easy building project - Centerpiece Drawer Wooden Box {Brown Dog Vintage}Via: Brown Dog Vintage

Aqua Centerpiece Serving Tray - a SIMPLE DIY Woodworking project perfect for beginners! {Fox Hollow Cottage}Via: Fox Hollow Cottage

Family Command Center Key Holder Mail Sorter Organizer - Simpler Woodworking project for beginners! {Sawdust Sisters}Via: Sawdust Sisters

Farmhouse Wall Decor - looks like a small barn door! Easy DIY Woodworking Project {Handmade Haven}Via: Handmade Haven

Beginner Woodworking Project - modular organizer! {Handyman's Daughter}Via: Handyman’s Daughter

DIY Bath Tray and Book Rest - an easy building project for beginner woodworkers! {Hunt and Host}Via: Hunt and Host

DIY Wood Projects - Wall-mounted Desk. Perfect for beginner Woodworkers! {Pretty Handy Girl}Via: Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Rustic Farmhouse 'Milking Bench' - a beginner's Woodworking Project! {Chelsea Project}Via: Chelsea Project

Cutout Butterfly Silhouette Clock - an easy woodworking project for the beginner! {Reality Daydream} #scrollsawReality Daydream

Easy Woodworking Project - DIY Flower Box Centerpiece {Hazel and Gold}Via: Hazel and Gold Designs

I hope you’re SO inspired by the simplicity of these projects, and have the confidence to go give one of them a try! You have NOTHING TO LOSE! Remember, even the most season woodworkers and carpenters started somewhere. So don’t dismay! And you can always ask me questions or tag me on social media to show me your projects! I’m @RealityDaydream on both Instagram and Facebook!

~Bethany

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SUPER EASY Beginner Woodworking Projects for you to dip your toes in the woodworking world {Reality Daydream}

About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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Comments

  1. 41

    Village Homestay in Uttarakhand says

    November 1, 2022 at 10:55 am

    Thanks for sharing these Easy beginner woodworking projects, these projects are amazing and unique. Super excited to try these with us.

    Reply
  2. 42

    Samantha says

    August 31, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Thanks for sharing these Easy beginner woodworking projects, love to know about these.

    Reply
  3. 43

    Keith says

    February 3, 2021 at 10:06 am

    amaizing projects love you share the simplest projects that anyone can try thanks for sharing

    Reply
  4. 44

    sedot wc kediri says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    hello

    Reply
  5. 45

    Anderson Michel says

    December 8, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    Amazing & fantastic tips for wood. Now I have enough idea about this. Its helps me a lot .

    Reply
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      Tim Graham says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:19 am

      It’s really good, especially the beer holder with bottle opener, definitely the next on my list especially with summer soon.

      Reply
  6. 47

    Ashley ash says

    December 3, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    I want more ideas like this, keep it up!

    Reply
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    Landon "Lumber Master" Edgington says

    October 26, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Those items are very creative and love to put it on my room.

    Reply
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    turner says

    September 7, 2020 at 11:03 am

    i am also a woodturner I really like your creavity and i gonna try some of this ideas myself

    Reply
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    Peter says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:12 am

    Love all projects here. And I like to coat them with paint to look fresh, brighter.

    Reply
  10. 51

    safedoom says

    March 24, 2020 at 8:14 am

    Wonderful sharing.My kids liked these ideas , we learn together and explore new ideas.
    We have bookmarked this site. Continue with good work

    Reply
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    Jobby says

    March 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    Great stuff to get people started. It helps to start with simple projects because peoples are more likely to have a go and not be overawed by it.
    All you need are the basic power tools to get started and before you know it you have made your first project.

    Reply
  12. 53

    Peter says

    March 6, 2020 at 6:12 am

    Great List! Everything is included for woodworking and it helps me to make a list. thanks again

    Reply
  13. 54

    Thomas R. Hudson says

    January 29, 2020 at 10:53 am

    Love the collection!!! thank you for including mine ?

    Reply
  14. 55

    steve says

    January 27, 2020 at 9:33 am

    great list thank you

    Reply
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    Thomas R. Hudson says

    January 13, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    Hey,
    Thank you for this excellent and helpful read. Will try to implement for sure!!

    Reply
  16. 57

    Mark Norman says

    December 27, 2019 at 1:24 am

    Oh my goodness! Incredible article guys! I am buying a house this month – your article will help me greatly – Thank you so much!

    Reply
  17. 58

    Ruth Pitts says

    November 9, 2019 at 9:22 am

    It’s really what I’m looking for. I’m new in woodworking and I need these projects for practicing. Thanks for your useful info

    Reply
  18. 59

    Sam Maxi says

    August 9, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Huge collection. I think it is very helpful for the beginner. Thanks for your great listing.

    Reply
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    Mathew Johnson says

    August 5, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    I’m new at woodworking industry. As a newbie your listing helps me a lot.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. 61

    James says

    January 23, 2019 at 9:49 am

    Any beginner woodworking enthusiast must learn to use these tools in order to create a piece of furniture, gadget or a cabinet that they want to build. Becoming a beginner woodworking enthusiast, you must fill your workshop with various woodworking tools in order to finish the woodworking project you will start.

    Reply
  21. 62

    Steav Smith says

    November 17, 2018 at 4:30 am

    A great piece of information. I think this is what I was exactly looking for. All tips in a single click. I would definitely try to follow these suggestions. I really enjoyed this post and I hope you will keep posting this kind of post in future.

    Reply
  22. 63

    Lisa says

    October 10, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for all the great ideas

    Reply
  23. 64

    Steav Smith says

    August 10, 2018 at 4:00 am

    It is truly a nice and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  24. 65

    Rebeca says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:41 am

    Hi! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done an outstanding job!

    Reply
  25. 66

    Alexander J. Lyons says

    April 7, 2018 at 2:42 am

    Hey these are great ideas! I escpecialy love the arm rest, really simple and creative . I’ve been looking for ideas and I came across this book as well with 16000 plans and its pretty good! I’m working on a bed side table. You should come check it out if you need anymore ideas.
    https://tinyurl.com/y74jjhp14

    Reply
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    Allen Michael says

    March 7, 2018 at 7:37 am

    I agree, every beginner needs a good and easy woodworking project. Thanks for rounding these ideas up! They’re easy but it doesn’t lack creativity. I also love how it’s practical for your home as well!

    Reply
  27. 68

    Anna says

    November 19, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    These are indeed simple, and they look awesome to boot! I think I could make these look even nicer even better if I made some precision cuts for fine detailing. I was actually looking into that, and I found this page — the guy there says he was able to build a quality CNC router (for cutting) for about $300. Have you heard of the program he talks about? If you haven’t, no worries, but I thought I’d ask anyhow. Thanks again for these great beginner projects!

    Reply
    • 69

      Bethany Sy says

      November 20, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      I haven’t heard of this, but definitely going to look into it! We’ve been wanting a CNC machine SO BAD! 😉

      Reply
  28. 70

    Anika says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Love the collection!!! thank you for including mine 🙂

    Reply
  29. 71

    Sarah says

    October 24, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Great list! Thanks for the mention.

    Reply

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