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Wooden Circle Pendant Light Tutorial

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I've had this idea to make a wooden circle pendant light using various sizes of wooden circles for quite awhile, but I was having a hard time figuring out the logistics of it in my head. Nick and I even had a brainstorm session and did some experiments to test things out, but there was still a roadblock. I knew I wanted to use a balloon as the form. And I knew I wanted to use Weldwood Instant ... [ Read More ]

Colored Pencil Holder

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A couple weeks ago, I was lamenting in my Instagram Stories about how cute and ridiculously expensive this wooden colored pencil holder from Amazon is. I put up a poll asking my peeps if they thought I could make this myself, and while the overwhelming majority voted yes, that 1% that didn't believe in me felt like a challenge. *This post contains affiliate links!* I don't have a choice, ... [ Read More ]

Epoxy Ocean Coasters

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Ever since I did an ocean epoxy pour for art in our library, I've been itching to play with epoxy again. It's so fun an satisfying! And the waves just look SO REAL and glossy. Do you remember this? Well, the other day I was at Hobby Lobby and stumbled on these wooden coasters in the clearance aisle, and thought they would be the perfect thing to do a smaller-scale ocean resin art! I hope this ... [ Read More ]

DIY Patio Lights without a Pergola!

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Sometimes I share things so thoroughly on Instagram, I forget to share here on the blog too! Did you know we installed a patio? *This post contains affiliate links.* It is SUCH a dream, and we spend so much time out here as a family! And the space is so much more practical than what it was when we first bought out home. Check out this pic! I mean yeah, the fence was charming in it's ... [ Read More ]

Kids’ Tiny Closet Makeover

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Our daughter has been living with a very small closet that isn't conducive to her height, or needs, at all. It's so small, and the clothing bar is too high for her to reach, and there is SO much wasted space. Giving the closet a makeover was so fun, and now it's more efficient and meets her needs! Why did I wait so long?! *This post is sponsored by our friends at DAP. Thank you for supporting ... [ Read More ]

Installing a Sliding Barndoor

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Masonite Doors. All opinions are 100% mine. Who's ready for a little problem-solving today?! My brother, Josh, and his wife, Emily, have this situation going on in their master bathroom. When the door is open, they can't open the drawer! And it's just an awkward situation all around. Of course this is a first world problem, but if you could ... [ Read More ]

DIY Fabric-Covered Bulletin Tutorial

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My kids are getting to the age where they want to tape pictures, cards, notes... ALL THE THINGS to their wall. And then I get ragey because the tape pulls off the paint and we have a whole situation. So I set out to make an extra cute solution with these DIY fabric covered bulletin boards! So simple... anyone can do it! We're even using an existing bulletin board, so the skill-level needed here is ... [ Read More ]

DIY Scroll Saw Family Silhouette Sign

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Hello hello friends! Things have been wild as we've been navigating the holiday season, schedules, shopping, baking, and making DIY Christmas gifts... but it's all so fun! I will readily admit, however, that I'm also looking forward to the nothingness that January brings. What a stark contrast! Anyway! Today I'm going to share a handmade gift idea that's perfect for that person that seems to ... [ Read More ]

Banquette L-Shaped Bench Tutorial – with free building plans!

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Our very best friends moved away to Tennessee, but we still find reasons to visit (and be visited by them) several times a year. So when Katie invited me to come help her build some banquette seating in her dining room, I immediately started plotting to make this happen. It's such a perfect spot for an L-shaped banquette bench! *This post is sponsored by our friends at National Hardware! ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Centerpiece Tray Tutorial

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I have a fun and easy building project for you! And while I do end up decorating it to be fall-themed, it can be used to decorate for any holiday or season! But if you're here because you love the fall look, I have some other fall-themed projects for you too check out too. Today we're going to build a long/narrow "tray' of sorts, to use as a centerpiece on your dining table! Unfortunately this ... [ Read More ]

Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.