Simple wood tray – great for gifts!
A follower-friend recently asked me to share building plans for a gift I was making and had shared on FB. This is for you Debra-Ann! How to Build a Wood Tray with Mitred Corners There’s something classy about a wood tray. It screams, “I’ve got my life together enough to serve drinks without juggling cups […]
Pantry organizer for spice packets
Do you have dry mix packages cluttering up your your cupboards or pantry? This simple pantry organizer for spice packets will keep them organized. I did a poll on Instagram recently about what content you would like to see more of on the blog. Gratefully, the majority vote was “small builds”. Whew! There are some […]
Desk organizer lazy susan
January always brings on the urge to de-clutter and organize. This cute desk organizer lazy susan was the perfect start to getting my desk in order and it’s a simple build made entirely with scrap wood! Good morning my friends! Happy 2021 (I hope) – or at the very least – Happy fresh start! It’s […]
Compound mitre trays for Dummies
If angles and bevels get you all flustered and frustrated, fear no more! I have an almost fool-proof method for making compound mitre trays! Hint: there is almost no thinking involved! There has been one project that I have wanted to do for YEARS, but just couldn’t get my head around it. I watched the […]
Simple Cedar Tray
I always scramble come end-of-year when I need to come up with gift ideas for teachers and coaches. I know that apples, pencils and worm paraphernalia are cute, but I think I’m correct in assuming if you’ve taught for more than one year, you probably have a cupboard full already. I tried to come up […]
“Lord, give me wine” coffee tray
I had a customer request to make a “farmhouse tray” that was 36″ by 20″ (huge) with black pipe handles and a quote on the front. The tray was/is going to be used on an upholstered ottoman to set drinks etc and not really as a carrying tray – you’d have to have strong arms […]
Build Your Own Ottoman Tray
I’m all about little vignettes lately. Specifically designed areas of decor that tell a story. I don’t know that my attempts at vignettes necessarily tell a story, but I think they give off a vibe or feeling of warmth and welcome. I feel warm and welcome anyways. The trend right now seems to be trays […]