I cannot believe 2015 is over, where has this year gone? I'm sure I'll be writing 2015 on papers for a few months... at least! It's always fun to look back and see what was accomplished during the year, and see what you've checked off your never ending To-Do list. :-) Here are the top 10 projects on Hertoolbelt during 2015 (according to popularity). You can also check … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Village Silhouette Mantel Decor
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season. I'm excited to be part of a big group of DIY bloggers showing how they deck the halls, hosted by the ever so talented Jen Woodhouse. You definitely want to check out each blogger's 'mantel', … [Read more...]
Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Recently my Mom saw an oversized tic tac toe game in the lobby of a hotel, sitting on an ottoman for the patrons to play while waiting. Of course she texted me a picture so I could whip one up for her. :-) After I started making it, I thought it … [Read more...]
Narrow Sofa Table
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Sometimes you need to have something stylish to go behind your sofa, even if you don't have room for a full size console table. I saw this console table idea while looking through Houzz and those arches really grabbed my attention. (I know...big … [Read more...]
Simple Kid’s Table and Chair Set
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Today I'm participating in a challenge hosted by the amazing Sandra at Sawdust Girl. Create something with only scrap wood! Free wood, branches, pallets, reclaimed lumber is all good. Also feel free to use new fasteners (nails, screws etc.) … [Read more...]
Merry and Bright Christmas Wreath Trio
Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Is Thanksgiving really next week? Then onto Christmas! This months DIY Workshop at the Home Depot will get your front porch all spiffed up for the holidays. In the workshop on Saturday, November 21 at 10 am at your Home Depot (register here), you'll learn how to make a festive Christmas Wreath Trio. Isn't it so … [Read more...]
Let It Snow Wooden Snowflake
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! It is getting COLD in these parts, and it has even snowed a bit. I guess my mind has been on snowflakes, especially after seeing Pauline at My Altered State's latest 3D snowflakes, so cool. So when this months power tool challenge came around I knew … [Read more...]
Wire Basket Styled-X3
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! I am really excited to be a part of a fun series hosted by Stacy at Not Just A Housewife called Styled X3. Each month Stacy sends out a decorative item to 2 other bloggers with no instructions other than to see how they style it for their … [Read more...]
Empire Dresser in Princess Purple
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! I'm so happy to be finally posting this project, it's been a tale of waffling on decisions! I have had this dresser built since July, but I could not decide on the finish. I have been wanting to build a dresser for my little 2 year old princess. I … [Read more...]
Tips for Word Art on Chalkboards
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! I think I've mentioned this before, but I have amazingly bad handwriting. It stems back from having one of those palm pilot PDA things from way back in the 2000's, and the single stroke alphabet using the stylus. Ha ha...the good ole days. :-) I've … [Read more...]