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Got Scrap Wood? DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding

November 28, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

DIY gift caddies made from scrap trim is a great way to create an inexpensive gift basket AND use up all those little pieces of scrap trim in your wood pile. DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding Christmas is a few weeks away and I don’t feel like going shopping in the mall. … [Read more...]

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Rustic Pallet Serving Tray | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Pallet Serving Tray

June 15, 2020 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

It's amazing how serving food on a rustic tray can elevate your standard meal or dessert into an elegant occasion. This simple decorative rustic pallet serving tray is a simple project anyone can do! Rustic Pallet Serving Tray When I worked on a deck makeover with my … [Read more...]

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Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl

Simple Chalk-Painted Jars

May 25, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

This is by far one of my favorite gift crafts. Grab a few recycled jars or bottles and use your favorite chalk paint to create simple chalk-painted jars! Simple Chalk-Painted Jars Two weeks ago I spent less than 20 minutes whipping up some really cute vases using recycled … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

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Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder

May 5, 2020 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

Need a quick gift using scrap wood? A Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder is an easy and fun gift to make and certainly a project that you can customize to meet your needs. Best of all, the kids can help with the painting step! Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil … [Read more...]

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How to Stretch Tight Shoes

May 20, 2019 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

How to Stretch Tight Shoes Have you ever bought a pair of shoes because they were super cute, but they were a tad too tight. If you're like me, you probably bought them and thought, "They'll stretch out if I wear them enough." Then a year or two later you put them on and … [Read more...]

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31 Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas

April 10, 2019 Sheri 2 Comments

Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Many of us are still in love with the farmhouse style of decorating. It's warm, relaxing and full of character. Farmhouse style is a mixture of old and new pieces, bringing in a rustic and vintage feel, but not excluding shiny and new. Here are … [Read more...]

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Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle

February 25, 2019 Brittany Bailey 33 Comments

Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I'm itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage wood and branches can be an easy … [Read more...]

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50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make!

July 9, 2018 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make! Do you have a spare pallet lying around from that last large shipment? Or maybe you know somewhere to get free or inexpensive pallets? If you do, here are more than 50 Pallet Wood Projects that you can make with your own two … [Read more...]

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Upcycle Idea: Soap Dispenser to Gorgeous Vase

Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase

January 24, 2018 Julie at Love My Simple Home 3 Comments

Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Julie from Love My Simple Home and I'm excited to be here as a new contributor and hanging with you! I have a passion for interior design and share affordable and creative home decor ideas. … [Read more...]

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A simple and easy way to upcycle an old cutting board

A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning

January 10, 2018 Anika Gandhi 2 Comments

A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning Hello, it's Anika here from Anika's DIY Life. I hope you had a great start to your new year! One of my New Year's resolutions is to get better with planning meals. I've really struggle with planning meals ahead of time. In the … [Read more...]

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DIY Burlap Bulletin Board

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board

September 13, 2017 Anika Gandhi 3 Comments

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board Hello, Pretty Handy readers! I have a quick and fun project for you today! We're going to make DIY Burlap Bulletin Boards together, hooray! I love displaying pictures around the house, but sometimes I don't have enough frames. Then there are the … [Read more...]

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71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects

71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects

September 1, 2017 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

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? 71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects These projects definitely won't break the bank and they will keep … [Read more...]

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Galvanized Metal Star Garland and Mantel Vignette

December 9, 2015 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

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...]

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Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame

December 7, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

I was really inspired by Laura Putnam's new book: DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I love the look of aged galvanized metal and knew that our home needed more of it. Today I'll share with you a tutorial to create your own Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame, inspired by Laura's … [Read more...]

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Rustic Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame

November 27, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

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...]

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