71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects If you make things out of wood you know almost every project leaves scrap wood. Why not use up those scraps by making some of these 71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects? These projects definitely won't break the bank and they will keep … [Read more...]
How to Repaint Dated Decor
How to Repaint Dated Decor Raise your hand if you are a thrift shopper? No, what about yard sales? Have you ever seen any ugly ceramic decor items that shouldn't have survived the 70's or 80's? Nodding your head YES? I thought so. Today I'm going to show you How to Repaint … [Read more...]
DIY Owl Bookends
Pretty Handy readers Happy New Year! Jaime here today from That's My Letter to share how to make scrap wood DIY Owl Bookends. It's January and everyone is in cleaning, purging, and organizational mode. While you're cleaning out the scrap wood bin, save a few scraps to make … [Read more...]
Fabric and Wood Coasters
Pretty Handy readers we are nearing ever so close to the big day! Jaime from That's My Letter here today to share a quick and easy last minute gift idea. These fabric and wood coasters add just a touch of holiday cheer to any coffee table and you just might already have the … [Read more...]
Galvanized Metal Star Garland and Mantel Vignette
Remember when I told you I've been on a galvanized metal kick? Yes, you may have noticed my Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame on Monday. When I put the windows over our fireplace mantel, I knew there was something missing. I tried a few different garlands in the space, but … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame
Okay all you woodworkers. You know as well as I do that you have an ever growing scrap wood pile that you don't want to throw away because you know you'll use it one day. Well, today is that day! I challenge you to use some of that scrap wood to make a Scrap Wood Shadow … [Read more...]
DIY Door Stop with Handle
Hi Pretty Handy Readers! Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing a quick and easy scrap wood project. Today I'll show you the step by step tutorial for how to make a DIY Door Stop with a Leather Handle. They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is clearly a … [Read more...]
State Pride Magnetic Key Holder
Today on the Rockstar DIY stage is Brad! Brad is our first guy rocker to join the tour. He has an amazing creative brain and woodworking skills that will blow your mind. Brad has created this State Pride Magnetic Key Holder for you to build. And if you look close you'll notice … [Read more...]
Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}
We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If you don't have scrap 2x4's … [Read more...]
How to Recover a Butterfly Chair
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have a butterfly chair that is sun-faded or has hideous fabric on it? I bet you thought it was a lost cause, right? Nope! With a sewing machine, some new fabric and a little spare time you can recover that ugly butterfly chair and have a new one. … [Read more...]
All You Need Is…Valentine String Art & Engraving
All you need is some scrap wood, and maybe a little string. And a few nails. And how about a gum wrapper? If you had all those you could be like MacGyver and build some kind of cool device that would catch fire. But, since I had everything except the gum wrapper, I decided to … [Read more...]
Ladder Stepping Up to the Stashbusting September Challenge
Robin over at TheTshirtDiaries is a gal after my own heart. She has thrown down a challenge to anyone willing to close up their pocketbooks this month (well, at least for spending on arts and crafts and DIY projects), and use what you have in your home, workshop, craft room or … [Read more...]