Gingerbread houses are a strong part of my Christmas memories. We always had so much fun decorating them. But they can also be very finicky to assemble. If you do not cook them properly, they crumble. And they can go bad, or get eaten by the kids or pets. So this year I am enjoying … Read more
There is just something special about a homemade gift, especially when it is something the receiver can really use and love. A few Christmas’s ago we did a totally homemade Christmas (minus candy and a few books and movies). It was really fun to get creative and help cut costs. And the toys we made … Read more
Christmas is coming and nothing beats a thoughtful handmade gift! DIY gifts are a great way to use up your wood scraps and save money. I love that I can turn those cut-offs into something useful. So whether you are on a budget, or just swimming in scrap piles, I have 15 beautiful DIY gifts … Read more
The hardest people in my life to make DIY gifts for are my teenage son and husband. They prefer video games and tech, which I cannot make. So this year I decided to build something to help keep my son’s game controllers off the coffee table! This game controller stand is perfect for holding 2 … Read more
Nothing is better than creating something out of the smallest off-cuts. Even better when you can turn them into a beautiful DIY gift. I am almost embarrassed to admit how long I have had these two small scraps of wood in my stash, but they were too pretty to toss. It only took a little … Read more
Now that my daughter is a teenager, I feel like I am always looking for ways to store and organize jewelry. She does not have a place to put a jewelry box, but she has room on her walls to store things. So I designed a beautiful new wall-mounted jewelry organizer for her. This super … Read more
I love having lots of devices, but hate having cords all over the house to try keep them charged. So I designed the perfect tabletop charging station. It holds my laptop, tablet and phone while they charge. And keeps the cords organized and hidden away. Now there is no more searching for where my laptop … Read more
If you love to play card games, you will love this easy DIY project. When I was sick over the summer, my daughter loved sitting in bed with me and playing cards. But the cards kept slipping all over the blankets. So when I was thinking of fun DIY gift ideas for the season, I … Read more
I love decorating our home every year for Christmas. The magic of the season makes the home so cozy. But I do not like spending hundreds of dollars on Christmas decor. So I like to DIY it instead. You can use your tools to make more than just DIY furniture, have some fun making beautiful … Read more
The holiday season is coming and that means lots of gatherings and cooking. If you need to take a dish to share, stop carrying your hot pan in a towel and build a beautiful wooden casserole dish carrier instead. I love this easy DIY project. You can build one in about an hour (while your … Read more
Do you love to entertain or host parties, but get a bit stressed when you’re trying to get everything cooked, organized and served? We love having friends and family come to our house, so I have designed and built many different things to make it easier on me. I love DIYing everything from furniture to … Read more
Dowel joinery is a great option for some woodworking joints. I love that there is not visible holes or screws with dowels. I am a huge fan of the Kreg Tools I have so far, so when they came out with a Dowel Jig, I couldn’t wait to try it! My previous dowel jig got … Read more