Woodturning – When artisan meets lathe you get a masterpiece

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This isn’t really a DIY post unless you have a lathe.. which after seeing these masterpieces, I’m highly tempted to purchase. My friend and neighbour creates turned wood bowls from the most exquisite cuts of wood.  These aren’t everyday dishes that can tuck into the dishwasher after use – we’re talking high-end decor pieces here. Pieces […]

Crafty Crates Subscriptions – Try Before You Buy

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Crafty Crates Subscriptions is a brand new subscription box company – like brand-spanking new – but with a BRILLIANT concept… crafts for ADULTS (and/or older kids). I know, you’re subscription-boxed out, but hear my argument; if you read this blog chances are you are a Crafter/DIYer or at the very least a Wanna-be-Crafter or Wanna-be-DIYer… however, […]

DIY Wood iPhone Stand / Nightstand Valet

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I didn’t know what to call this – technically it’s a nightstand valet – but how many of you would look that up on Pinterest? Not many I’m guessing. It is actually an iPhone stand / iPhone charging station if that’s a better term – and it’s really easy to make, and you still have […]

DIY Tie Rack – Great Gift Idea!

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My husband is IMPOSSIBLE to buy for. No matter what I get him, how ingenious I think I am, how carefully I select the ‘perfect’ item – he returns it…. even if it’s something he’s asked for. The call of a better price or a different colour will always find him, receipt in hand, back […]

Super-Easy DIY Magazine Rack

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You’re going to love this one… no nails, no screws, no glue – just a few cuts and done! Check out my super-easy DIY magazine rack!   Super-easy DIY magazine rack 2 pieces 1/2″ plywood cut to 12″ by 21″  (30.5 x 53.3cm) marker/pencil speed square saw sander with sandpaper stain and varnish and/or paint […]

Great Gift Idea – DIY Folding Lap Desk / Breakfast Tray

Folding lap desk

As soon as I saw this image from Jen Woodhouse, I knew I wanted one. Better still, I knew it would make a GREAT gift idea – I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of staying warm and cozy in bed and eating a hot breakfast, or reading the paper, or working on the computer […]

“Who Needs Santa” wood gift pile

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Just a quick pop-in today with a super-easy and very cute DIY – the “Who needs Santa…” gift pile, made from 2×2 pieces of scrap wood. I cut four pieces of 2×2 wood to lengths of 8″, 6″, 4″ and 2″, gave them a light sanding and then painted them in Christmas colours using inexpensive […]