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Drawer Box Plans

Learn the simplest and most accurate way to build drawer boxes with this easy tutorial. Drawer Box Build Welcome back, this is Kristen from In Her Garage Woodworking here with another build plan for you.  When I first began my DIY woodworking…
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Wine Cork Reindeer

Grab a few wine corks and some wire, we're going to make wine cork reindeer with those two supplies and some hand tools. Wine Cork Reindeer Looking for a little craft to do with the kids and maybe you've been drinking a little more wine…
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Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table

Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table Happy Holidays! I thought it would be very apropos to share this easy last-minute holiday napkin ring tutorial with you all. It’s that time of year when time is short and things are busy. …
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Got Scrap Wood? DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding

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…
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DIY Fabric Tile Coasters

DIY Fabric Tile Coasters Hello! How are we all doing? The holidays may look a lot different this year, but the same sentiments and traditions are still here. If you have a tradition of making handmade holiday gifts, I have the perfect…
view of napkins tied with jute twine and a clay leaf place card
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DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays

DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays I hope your fall has been lovely so far.  The weather is just starting to turn here in NC.  I have to say, I love the weather here compared to Seattle.  We never experienced so much sun day after day! …
modern boho side table
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DIY Modern Boho Side Table

I built this side table as part of the bedroom furniture set for my daughter's new room. It may look a little complicated, but can be built with a circular saw or a table saw.  Let's make this DIY Modern Boho Side Table! DIY Modern Boho…
how to paint watercolor daisies
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Easy to Paint Watercolor Daisies

Learn how to paint these watercolor daisies with this easy tutorial! Easy to Paint Watercolor Daisies Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! Guess what? I found my box of watercolors. If you remember, last month I moved from Seattle to NC and…
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DIY Kid’s Craft Table

Have the kids taken over your kitchen table or island? Need somewhere to let the kids get creative? Today I am going to show you how to make a simple DIY kid’s craft table (or desk). Let's get building. DIY Kid’s Desk and Craft Table If…
Rustic Pallet Serving Tray | Pretty Handy Girl
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Rustic Pallet Serving Tray

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…
How to Make Pinch Pots from Air Dry Clay
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How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay

Looking for a simple craft to make and help you decompress? Make these cute clay pinch pots and use them around your house. How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay I hope you are ready to get your hands a little messy!  Today's tutorial is all…
Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl
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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

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…
diy track saw jig for circular jig
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DIY Track Saw Jig for your Circular Saw

Making large and small rip cuts doesn't have to be a difficult or calculated process.  With this inexpensive and easy to make DIY track saw jig, you will be making rip cuts quickly and easily with your circular saw! DIY Track Saw Jig for your…
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Easy Pounded Flower Gift Ideas

Spring is here and there are countless flowers awakening from the cold winter slumber. When it happens you can pick some blooms and turn them into easy gift ideas. Today I'll show you how to make easy pounded flower art. Easy Pounded Flower…
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How to Paint Doors (The Professional Way)

Many of us have been staring at the same walls and doors in our homes for many years (or maybe many decades.) If you've wanted to give your home an update, painting a door is a quick and easy way to do just that. Today I'll to show you how to…
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Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder

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…
Give your feathered friends a treat from spingtime through winter. Make this easy-peasy DIY log bird feeder with one tool and a few basic materials by Prodigal Pieces for Pretty Handy Girl www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces
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DIY Log Bird Feeder

Hello readers, I'm Larissa coming to share with you a nature-inspired DIY project. Today, we'll learn how to create a special DIY Log Bird Feeder treat for our feathered friends. The best part is that this can be a family fun activity to do…
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How to Waterproof Floors in Any Room

Today we're prepping to tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Having seen firsthand how much damage water can cause to a home, I want to show you this tutorial for How to Waterproof Floors! Waterproofing Floors in Any Room Renovations are finally…
Hand Warmers with Rice DIY
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Easy DIY Hand Warmers You’ll Want to Take Everywhere

Since most of us are in the full swing of winter, I thought hand warmers would be the perfect DIY project for your weekend. Learn how to make these Easy DIY Hand Warmers You'll Want to Take Everywhere! Easy DIY Hand Warmers You'll Want to…
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DIY Jingle Bell Garland

I’m always looking for ways to simplify my holiday decorating and re-use what I have. This DIY Jingle Bell Garland project is perfect for that!  Perusing the holiday collections at my favorite home stores gave me the idea of making this simple…
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DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10

DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10 Hi everyone!  Happy Fall! Today I’m back with this super simple wreath idea that will cost you less than $10 all in! It includes using an inexpensive starburst twig wreath from Amazon and some…