DIY Wood Gobble Placemats

One week from today and we will be feasting away!  That means you still have plenty of time to get your Thanksgiving table in order and today I'm sharing this fun wood gobble placemat project.

I used one 2' x 4' 1/4" plywood handy panel which costs about $7 to make four placemats.

The wood placemats are a great alternative to traditional fabric placemats, layered on top of a tablecloth they add a touch of quirky fun to the table.

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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 Schoolhouse Chair

Who's ready to go old school with this diy schoolhouse chair with desk?  Super functional and a very easy build.  Ana White designed this chair with easy plans for you to follow as part of our Handbuilt Holiday series.

Folks we are 7 weeks away from Christmas - time to get cracking!   Ana's plans for this chair should only take you about 2 hours to build so no excuses. 

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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for The DIYer

Here it is, my ultimate holiday gift guide for the DIY'er.  If you have a DIY'er on your gift list I guarantee any one of these tools will be greatly appreciated.  These are my top 10 must have tools, I have every single one of them (except the heated jacket (wink, wink)) and I use them on a regular basis.

 

Gorilla wood glue works like a charm and fits in a stocking too!  And The Home Depot travel mug, almost everyone needs coffee and most importantly this mug has a lid!  Any DIY'er will tell you drinking coffee with a thin layer of sawdust is not fun.

This candle!!!!  Technically I don't use this candle in my workshop but I do use it at my desk and the smell is amazing.  I highly recommend this candle and be sure to check out everything in their shop!

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