Tutorial - How to Make Bulky Wooden Candlesticks

Gorgeous, easy, inexpensive, and fun!

Bulky Wooden Candlesticks Tutorial at My World ~ Made By Hand
"(4) 3 3/4 Rosettes ~ 2 for each candlestick
(2) 2 3/4 Rosettes ~ 1 for each candlestick
(1) 21 1/4 Pine table leg ~ for larger candlestick
(1) 15 1/4 Pine table leg ~ for smaller candlestick
Wood glue
(4) Size 6D steel nails..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Natural Tree Branch Wood Blocks

Just love them!

Natural Wood Blocks Tutorial at Life on Willowdale
"I'm waiting until after Christmas to post about most of the Christmas gifts I made this year. But I think I can post about these natural wood blocks I made for Henry without fearing that he may read the blog. They're all wrapped up for him now and I love how they turned out. I used a beeswax finish on them which makes them look quite nice I think..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Checker Board

What a fabulous gift this would be. The kids could even help!

Checkerboard Tutorial at Meremade
"4-year-old Mr. P. is a big fan of board games. He is a squirmy little worm but when it comes to games, he can actually sit and concentrate for an impressive amount of time (i.e. the two-hour game of Star Wars Monopoly the other day - I was the one getting squirmy.)
So I thought that it was high time I taught him the game of checkers. If you don't have a spare piece of wood lying around, this project would just fine with a thick piece of cardboard, the side of a cereal box....really anything sturdy..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Painted Wooden Pilgrims

Grab the scroll saw and a paint brush to make these cuties!

Make Your Own Pilgrims Tutorial at She Wears Flowers
"This is my annual Thanksgiving craft. I tend to make these about 10 at a time because they are pretty quick and make a great gift. I think the teachers at my daughters’ school basically expect this when they have one of my girls in their classes. A little pressure for me, but..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a DIY Pendant Light

So impressive!

DIY Pendant Light Tutorial at The Ambitious Procrastinator
"I have taken 3 drinking glasses and drilled holes in the bottom and added the hardware to create a light shade..." Read more