Small Builds

Sometimes you need a small project. They are perfect for a beginner to get started with a win or for a fun afternoon build. And they make great DIY gifts too.

My favorite small projects are scrap wood projects! Nothing compares to the joy of making something from pieces bound for the trash.

Easy Builds for Beginners

Things to Build from Scraps

Simple DIY Gift Ideas

Wood Toys & Games

Easy Builds for Beginners

Easy to build toddler bookcase with picture books facing forward.

Easy DIY Toddler Bookcase

Turquoise stained shoe storage tray in the bottom of a kids closet.

Easy to Build Shoe Organizer Tray

Modern DIY wall shelves with simple styling on a white wall.

Easy Modern Wall Shelves DIY

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Easy Beginner Projects

Start your woodworking journey with a simple project to help you learn the basics.

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Things to Build from Scrap Wood

DIY wood shelf bracket corbels with books, flowers and pictures on the shelves.

Easy DIY Wood Shelf Bracket Corbels

Scrap wood paper towel holder next to oil bottle and salt cellar.

Beautiful Scrap Wood Paper Towel Holder

Three DIY wood trivets, two with pans sitting on top of them.

Easy DIY Wood Trivets 3 Ways

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Scrap Wood Projects

Save those small scraps from the trash bin and turn them into something useful instead.

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Mini PDF Build Plans

Build Simple Projects Fast!

Mini plans include easy to read cut list, shopping list, X-ray diagram with measurements, step-by-step instructions and a bonus SketchUp file!

Printed them out or view on your phone or tablet.

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Simple DIY Gift Ideas

DIY wood craft cart with craft supplies stored in it.

Simple Wood Craft Cart Plans

Desk with DIY headphone stand on the side of the computer.

DIY Headphone Stand

Black stained DIY book rest with initial cutout on the front.

DIY Book Rest and Nightlight

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Easy Handmade Gifts

Show how much you care with a beautiful DIY gift. Lots can even be made from cut offs.

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Wooden Toys & Games

DIY tabletop cornhole board on a table with red and blue mini bean bags and snacks around it.

Tabletop Cornhole Game Build Plans

DIY dice tower made from poplar with a design on the front inside a tray.

DIY Dice Tower with Tray

DIY plywood dollhouse of a horse stable with 20" toy horse and American girl doll playing in it.

DIY Horse Stable Dollhouse for 18″ Dolls

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DIY Toys & Games

Build some fun into your life with these fun.

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