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Alcohol Dyed Wood Turned Bowl

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Howdy my good friends! Did anyone get a lathe for Christmas? We’ve got a fun new tutorial for ya. And even if you don’t have a lathe, it’s so fun to watch this one come together on the time-lapse video below! We tried a new wood-dying technique to add some color and pattern to the wood grain of plain ol’ pine, and turn it on the lathe to make a super unique bowl! Would you believe this bowl ... [ Read More ]

How to make a DIY Cribbage Board

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Hi friends! We're getting pretty close to Christmas now, eh? Nick and I have been busy little elves in our workshop making gifts for our friends and family members, and these Cribbage Boards turned out so amazing, we just had to share the how-to with you! They're actually pretty simple if you have the right drill bit and template, so read on! *This post is sponsored by Rockler. Thank you for ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Nativity Set using a Scroll Saw!

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You can’t make me stop using my scroll saw! I’M OBSESSED! I’m gonna show you how to make this Wooden Nativity Set, mkay?! *This post contains affiliate links* When I was a little girl we had a Wooden Nativity Puzzle for kids (similar to this) that I have so many memories of playing with! My dad made one for my girls a couple years ago, and it’s so fun to carry on that tradition with my own ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Herringbone Table with Tapered Legs

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Howdy friends! Nick and I have been sort of ‘casually’ working on this Herringbone Table over the past month and a half. You might already know that if you’ve seen all the teasers on Nick’s Instagram (@TheSawdustMaker) …he can’t control himself! It’s been a really fun build, with lots of fun unique elements! Like the herringbone wood pattern, tapered legs, and suuuuper glossy epoxy ... [ Read More ]

TONS of DIY Homemade Gift Ideas

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Every Christmas season, I realize JUST HOW many of the tutorials from my archives would be amazing DIY handmade gift ideas for the holidays. And of course, each Christmas, there are a dozen more than the previous year to add to the list. So I’m finally sitting down to make a comprehensive post showing all the fun homemade gift ideas that I’ve shared tutorials for over the years. Whether it's for ... [ Read More ]

Wood and Acrylic Animal Banks

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I've been pondering the idea of making some wooden toys as Christmas gifts this year. And then a couple weeks ago, a reader emailed with a project idea… and it was too cute not to try! You won’t see me passing up an opportunity to use my scroll saw! Especially if it means making these darling wood and acrylic Animal Banks. And these are such great homemade gift ideas for the littles in your life! ... [ Read More ]

Hanging Stockings without a Fireplace Mantel

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Raise your hand if you don’t have a fireplace in your house! I’m raising my hand too. Besides the obvious benefits of having a fireplace, it’s just sad not having that picture perfect place to hang the kids’ stockings at Christmas time and hanging stockings without a fireplace mantel. I’ve half-considered the idea of building a ‘faux fireplace mantel’ like many of my DIY friends have done, but ... [ Read More ]

How to Fill Decorative Carvings in Dated Furniture

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I think it’s safe to say we’ve all seen a dresser that looks like this at the thrift store, craigslist, or yard sales. It’s that token chunky dresser with the orangey wood-tone, 90’s hardware, and dated decorative carving in furniture. *This post contains affiliate links* I’m a big proponent of rescuing dilapidated and/or ugly furniture and giving it new life, as evidenced by our extensive ... [ Read More ]

22 Insanely Simple Beginner Woodworking Projects

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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 ... [ Read More ]

DIY Cactus Coasters

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I usually avoid trendy things like the plague. I just don’t want my house to look like every other house on the block… which ironically, we live out in the country and literally don’t have any neighbors, so I’m in the clear, right?! But sometimes, WE LIKE WHAT WE LIKE… right? And I liked cacti long before they were trendy. Like, I have an actual cactus in my house that I nurture and keep alive. ... [ Read More ]

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