It's Power Tool Challenge Day and the Theme is Lanterns. I have an old solar powered light post top that I bought years ago to go on my deck stair posts. It was only a few dollars, but it didn't fit because it is made for wood posts and my vinyl posts are a little larger. I've been hanging on to for just the right project. I thought it would be fun to use that old top and … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood 3D Pixel Art
A few weeks ago I participated in a challenge to make something with a summer festival theme. Summer Festivals seem to come in all shapes and sizes. One of my favorite types of festivals are Balloon Festivals. There is something magical seeing the Hot Air Balloons light up and float in the sky. I also love seeing all the bright colors and clever designs of the balloons. For my … [Read more...]
Worn *Red White and Blue* Star Blocks
I always keep a bucket by my miter saw to toss in scrap wood. I love when I can use up those small pieces for something besides trash. With the 4th coming right up, I thought it would be fun to cut out some star blocks from scrap 2x4 and 2x6 pieces. This is a super easy wood craft project! I had a piece of chunky barn wood that 'needed' to become stars too! How to … [Read more...]