H is for Hose Hiding Planter

Ready to get building for outdoors this summer?  Together with Kreg Tool a group of us buildy bloggers have come up with some awesome outdoor diy build projects.  Today we are all sharing different projects with details on how to build your own!

This is my hot mess of a hose area.  Granted we are only entering our third summer at this home so tackling this eyesore was pretty far down on the to-do list.

The hose spigot is actually behind the fence (in the front yard) but we need the hose accessible to the backyard so it used to rest in a pile amidst hosta and ferns.

Until I decided to clean up the area and create not only a pretty spot for flowers but a place to hide the hose when not in use.  I'm sharing the plans on how to build your own planter down below.

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Hanging Planter

Happy Labor Day friends!  We're gearing up for the next DIY Workshop at The Home Depot where we will be building a hanging planter.  Today I'm sharing my custom version of the hanging planter and I've got the free plans down below to build your own.

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Changing Screen with Mirrors

It's Friday and time for another Handbuilt Holiday project!  Today Ana White and I are sharing a gift you can build that's truly useful and beautiful at the same time, a changing screen with mirrors.

The changing screen is the second build for this year's Handbuilt Holiday series, last week we shared the stuffed animal zoo project here:

And surprise!

This changing screen has mirrors on the backside, a bonus feature than anyone is sure to love!

 

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Open Media Shelf

Truth be told I previously shared this open media shelf way back when.  This was before I figured out how to make proper plans so today I'm reposting this build with step by step instructions including detailed plans and cut lists.

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Wood Leather Shopping List Board

"Add it to the shopping list."

I heard myself saying this repeatedly to my kids this summer.  To which they would respond, 

"But where is the shopping list?"

and then I would have to give detailed instructions such as on the counter next to the tissue box or some other guided information.  By the time I was done explaining where the shopping list was they would have forgotten what they wanted to add to the list.  And then they would get mad at me for not buying said item at the store when it wasn't even on the list to begin with.

I'm finally got off this merry-go-round by making a wood and leather shopping list board with a paper roll.  It's perfectly placed smack between the refrigerator and pantry and hung low enough so all my kids can reach it.

I'll show you how to make this wood and leather shopping list board down below.  

Everyone can add whatever their little heart desires to the shopping list now.

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Big Stocking Stuffer Tool Giveaway

A few of my favorite things all wrapped up for you to win!  Im giving away 5 stocking stuffer packages, a crate full of goodies that any DIYer will love.

Some of the best tools are the little ones so I put together 5 crates full of my favorites:

- Ryobi Tools 56 piece drilling & driving kit with dock it storage & 11 piece drilling kit

- 3M banded style hearing protection

- Gorilla Glue wood glue

- Allway paint can opener

- foam brush

These are tools I use nearly every day and cant live without.  And because I love my readers so much I even made a lid for the crate!

To enter the giveaway click on the link below.

Entry is easy and simple but limited to US residents 18 and older only.

I hope you know someone who would appreciate this stocking stuffer giveaway crate!  Good luck.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you missed it earlier today I shared my 10 Holiday gift ideas for the DIYer here:

Disclaimer: I was supplied product from Ryobi Tools and Crates & Pallet for this giveaway however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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DIY Wine Carrier Free Plans

Handmade gifts are the best and I'm a huge fan of making something rather than buying so today I'm sharing this DIY wine carrier project plan.  It's nothing new or really that creative but it's a simple project that nearly anyone can complete in under an hour.

This wine carrier holds two bottles just perfectly.  A 1x4 board just happens to be the exact width you need to fit a bottle of wine!

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W is for Workbench Inspired Desk

Hello readers!  Im over at Simpon Strong Ties blog: DIY Done Right today sharing my industrial workbench inspired desk.  I built this desk using the DIY Done Right Workbench or Shelving Hardware Kit and Ive put together plans so you can build it too!

Click here to get the step by step instructions, materials and cut lists and youll have a grand workspace that youll never want to leave!

And if youre curious about the stool click here for plans.

Disclaimer:  I have partnered with Simpson Strong Tie to bring you this desk.  I was provided materials and/or compensation to create and construct this desk.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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C is for Cupcake Tray Carrier

Im over at Pretty Handy Girl today sharing this fun cupcake tray carrier.  All the plans and step by step instructions are over at Brittanys place here.

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One Board Reader Challenge Giveaway

Ask and you shall receive!  

This one is for you buildy friends.  Back in July a group of us buildy bloggers got together for a One Board Challenge where we all built different projects using a single 1x8x8 board.  You all were so enthusiastic with your comments and feedback asking to join in on the challenge so here is your chance!

We are opening the One Board Challenge to you AND you could win $1000 worth of Ryobi Tools for your garage!!!

See all of those projects above?  They were all built using one board by some amazing buildy bloggers:

• Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY - rustic X back stool
• Jenn @ Build-Basic - round mirror frame
• Mindi @ My Love 2 Create - floating nightstand
• Amy @ Her Toolbelt - kids step stool
• Pauline @ My Altered State - indoor planter box
• Bethany @ Sawdust & Embryos - geometric art
• Kim @ The Kim Six Fix - planter box
• Elisha @ Pneumatic Addict - 3 leg end table
• Jessica @ Decor Adventures - plant stand
• Jen @ The House of Wood - folding lap desk

And my one board challenge project was this bench:

 Now for the contest details:

RULES:

• build a project using only one 1x8x8 board
• any type of wood is allowed
• lumber is limited to the single board but you can add glue, paint, hardware for embellishment

HOW TO ENTER:

• follow the rules above to build your project, take a picture and post it to your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts* and be sure to use the hashtag #OneBoardChallange
• you can enter multiple one board projects
• all submissions must be posted by October 15th
• one winner will be announced October 26th

*If you have a private social media account we will not be able to see your entry.  Email me your photo and I will post it on your behalf.

Good luck and get creative!  I cant wait to see all the amazing one board projects.

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C is for Cupcake Box 4 pack

Maybe it's the cuteness factor or the fact that I have a bazillion wood scraps lying around but I think everyone needs a cupcake box.  I'm sharing how to make your own diy cupcake box with no fancy tools (and by fancy I mean a router or table saw).

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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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DIY Spider Stool

I shared this DIY spider stool over at Pretty Handy Girl last week.  The plans with step by step instructions are here.

Its a fairly simple project that adds just a little Halloween theme to your decor.  It could easily be a ladybug or another insect too!

For more stool ideas:

3 step kitchen stool

kids step stool:

vanity stool with slipcover:

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DIY Tic Tac Toe Game

I hope everyone is enjoying their gifts, especially all those handbuilt gifts!  Today I'm sharing this tic tac toe game that's great for gift giving all year long.  Inspired by my fellow blogger Amy at Her Tool Belt who built an oversized tic tac toe game with free plans here:

Amy's version uses 4x4's for the blocks and I love the chunky size and Christmas motif!  I made this smaller version using a 1 3/4" square dowel for the blocks:

My plans for this smaller version are down below.

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DIY Cleaning Storage Tower

Looking for a convenient, sturdy and user-friendly way to store cleaning supplies and other essentials?  I built this cleaning storage tower to house all the necessities in one spot and create easily accessible storage for bulky items and I'm sharing the plans down below so you can build it too!

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B is for Bookrack

Today Im sharing free plans to build this wall bookrack over at Pretty Handy Girl.

If you have tons of kids books like Brittany and I then you know just how handy this bookrack could be!  Get the plans here and build your own.

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W is for Wallpaper Wall Art Giveaway

diy wallpaper wall art (and a giveaway too!)

Wallpaper makes an easy solution for adding pattern and texture to your wall and you don't have to wallpaper the whole wall either.  I was challenged by the folks at Porch.com to make something fun and creative using wallpaper for a pattern play project.  And I actually came up with two projects: wallpaper wall art and wallpaper flower bouquet.

If you're not familiar with Porch.com yet they are a home network with connections to accredited home improvement professionals.  It is a giant information source for all things home and DIY, definitely check it out!

Porch.com teamed up with Scout & Nimble to supply us with wallpaper and I choose this Graham & Brown Kensington English rose pattern:  

Originally I never planned on coloring the flowers however when the wallpaper arrived all the beautiful black and white hand-drawn details had me looking at this paper like a coloring book.

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Frankenstein Candy Box Giveaway

October is here and it's officially time to start thinking about Halloween projects.  I've got you covered in the treat department with this DIY Frankenstein candy box:

The plans with step by step instructions for this must have build are over at Ryobi Nation here.  In addition the nice folks at Ryobi Tools are giving away a drill-driver set and brad nailer to one lucky reader!

The giveaway entry details are below but first be sure to stop by Ryobi Nation to get the plans for this Frankenstein candy box perfectly sized for kids.

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P is for Personalized Pillows

How to make simple personalized pillows.  A sewing project that makes a great gift and pretty decor too!

In case you're wondering I made these pillows for my friend Jen at The House of Wood as a thank you gift.  She has two little ones so I made one pillow for her daughter and one for her son.

Unknowingly her daughter's pillow fits right in on her cuter than cute diy toddler bed, look below!

Since my little lady doesn't have a nightstand and I have yet to build her one (it's on the list!), I whipped up this adorable shelf out of scrap wood to house (hehe - get it?) a few of her favorite bedtime books. Tutorial coming soon. I built her toddler bed (free plans available on the blog!) and I make and sell those wood name signs in my Etsy shop. Did you spy her pretty personalized pom-pom pillow? That was lovingly handmade by Jaime from @thatsmyletter. ??

A photo posted by Jen Woodhouse | House of Wood (@jenwoodhouse) on Apr 17, 2015 at 12:41pm PDT

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