E is for Egg Centerpiece

diy plastic egg centerpiece

An very simple Easter craft using items you probably already have on hand: plastic Easter eggs and bamboo skewers.

This plastic egg centerpiece adds so much color and a touch of whimsy and it's definitely a project the kids can do (with adult supervision).

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DIY Bookshelf

Happy Friday friends.  Im over at Remodelaholic today sharing this DIY bookshelf with adjustable shelves.

Id consider this a furniture staple in most homes and its definitely a project you can do yourself and customize to fit your space.  Click on the link here for the free plans to make your own bookshelf.

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D is for DIY Workshop Vertical Planter

Let's get building for outdoors:

Today I'm sharing my version of the vertical planter we'll be building at The Home Depot DIY Workshop this Saturday, April 11th at 10am.  The workshop team and I will be demonstrating how to build a vertical planter and we want you to join us:

 I'll be at the New Rochelle Home Depot #1245:

The Home Depot

55 Weyman Avenue

New Rochelle, NY  10805

This DIY Workshop is being held throughout the country at many Home Depot store locations.  Click here and enter your zip code or city and state to find a workshop location.

The vertical planter for the workshop was designed by Ben Uyeda from Homemade Modern.  I made my own custom version to fit my space and I'm sharing the plans down below.

My version is self standing and requires no fence.  See my plans down below if you want to build your own.

Click here for a PDF version of my plans.

Materials:

4 – 2x10x8’ exterior grade boards

4 – 2x4x8’ exterior grade boards

9 – 1x4x8’ cedar boards

3” exterior screws

1 ½” exterior screws

Cut List:

4 – 2x10 @ 48” (vertical supports)

16 – 2x4 @ 21” (planter bases)

36 – 1x4 @ 24” (planter sides)

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Deck the Walls

Easy and inexpensive wall decor that you can make from wood and fabric scraps.  Im sharing how to make this simple wood bunting over at Remodelaholic today, click here to see the full tutorial.

And I promise theres no sewing involved!

If you have wall decor projects youd like to share be sure to link up at the Deck the Walls party here. Features will be chosen and posted this Friday.

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G is for Grill Cart Bar Cart

Today it's a grill cart / bar cart just in time for summer!  I built my own version of the grill cart that is part of The Home Depot DIY Workshop coming up this Saturday, June 20th at 10am:

I can't wait to show you all how to build the grill cart Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern designed for the workshop!

This Saturday, June 20th, I'll be at the Buffalo store #1286:

The Home Depot #1286

4405 Milestrip Rd

Buffalo, NY  14219

Click here to sign up!

Below you'll find all the details on my version of the grill cart.  I actually made the grill cart into a bar cart for our purposes.

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G is for Gumball Machine

Time to raid the scrap wood pile again to make this simple gumball machine.  Now technically it's not a machine but more of a candy jar however it does make an easy craft for a kids birthday party and that is my goal here.

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