Hey there, besties! I know I've shared a ton of handmade gift ideas from over the years, but instead of making you sift through the 1,200 posts from my archives, I'm going to throw down 50 of my favorite handmade gift ideas right here to make it easy for you! Even if you don't end up making one of these specific DIY gifts, maybe at least you'll get some inspiration and try something new! We've ... [ Read More ]
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Wooden Circle Pendant Light Tutorial
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
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 ]
DIY Fabric-Covered Bulletin Tutorial
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
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 ]
Nesting Cutting Board Tutorial (with a bonus project!)
Have you seen those 'nesting' cutting boards where the two cutting boards fit together like a glove and look like they're embracing? I fell in love with this idea, and decided to make my own version of these nesting cutting board for my friend Katie's birthday! Since we have a ton of wood scraps lying around the wood shop, it wasn't too hard to find some pieces that would work for this project. ... [ Read More ]
Easy Ombré Cutting Board
Making a cutting board almost seems like a right of passage into the world of woodworking. It's one of the easiest woodworking projects you can tackle, and is perfect for beginners! So whyyyyyy has it taken me so long to build a cutting board myself? I DON'T KNOW! But it's never too late, right? Of course there are lots of really cool patterned cutting boards you could make if you love ... [ Read More ]
Kids Closet Storage Ideas
When the twins moved into what used to be the guest bedroom, I knew I had to deal with the closet situation. Even if it wasn't filled with random photography equipment, old prom dresses from 20 years ago, and boxes of memories, this closet still isn't suitable to be a kids closet with all the storage needs that they have. Cringey, right? Se started out by removing all the shelves on the ... [ Read More ]
Which Scroll Saw Blade Should I Use??
Hey friends! Today, by popular demand, I'm going to be throwing down some knowledge on scroll saw blades! There's a lot of variety out there, and it can all be very confusing, so let's explore different types of scroll saw blades together! Inevitably, I know there are a few of you that JUST SIMPLY WANT TO KNOW EXACTLY WHICH SCROLL SAW BLADE I USE, so instead of making you read this entire ... [ Read More ]
Lots of Creative Projects using your SCROLL SAW!
As I was looking over the 100+ tutorials I’ve done since purchasing this old farmhouse, I noticed just how many projects I’ve done using my Scroll Saw! And who doesn't love scroll saw ideas!! It’s my favorite tool by far, and the very first power tool I ever laid my hands on. I’m constantly getting emails asking what scroll saw I use (this one!), and there are SO MANY creative things you can do ... [ Read More ]
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