Tablet charging station
Create calm out of entryway chaos by making your own iPad/iPhone charging station and mail sorter – perfect for corralling cords, electronics, keys and sunglasses. A few years ago I posted about a simple solution for storing and charging your iPad, iPod, iPhone, idontcare electronics. It was a wood magazine rack that I tipped on […]
DIY Watch Box
Using a dollar store photo frame, some scrap wood and a few rollers, I was able to build this gorgeous DIY watch box to showcase 9 of Hubby’s favourite watches. I was playing with scrap wood in the garage the other day and wanted to see if I could make a watch box to display […]
Scrap Wood Wine Rack
Four pieces of scrap wood are all you need to build this small wine rack – perfect for holding up to 7 bottles of your favourite red (or white). I’m starting out the New Year with a wish list of projects that is almost overwhelming. The problem isn’t any one project in particular, it’s the […]
House-shaped candle holder
Make these Scandinavian-inspired wooden houses (to hold flameless candles) with a few scraps of wood and a bit of glue. I love Scandinavian decor – ESPECIALLY come winter when every image is hygge (“a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment as cozy, charming or special.”) I love scrolling through Instagram and seeing […]
Make your own DIY round lantern
Round lanterns are a nice break and contrast from the typical DIY lanterns you find online. Today I’m showing off how I made these cuties with a scrollsaw and some scrap wood. I saw these gorgeous lanterns on Instagram the other week and I thought they’d make an amazing gift for my SIL… unfortunately, I […]
Scrap Wood Gnomes
A piece or two of scrap wood, some dollar store paint, craft beads and felt are all you need to create these adorable Christmas gnomes. My Christmas Tomte (Norwegian name) or Nisse (Danish name) has been a big hit on the blog for the past couple of years. In fact, the Instagram photo I put […]
DIY Wall Shelf with Hooks
This DIY wall shelf with hooks was made entirely from scrap wood so my only expenditure was for the hooks themselves. You can make your own in less than an hour! How were your Thanksgiving/Black Friday festivities? I hope everyone had a fun family weekend? As a general rule, I prefer to do my Holiday […]