When Melissa, The Happier Homemaker, was challenged to create a desktop organizer from upcycled or recycled items, she went straight to the pile of scrap wood she’s got leftover from craft projects.
“Vintage” Pharmacy Sign from Old Wood
January 8, 2013 By
After having her kids and husband home for a week over Christmas break, Karin from Art is Beauty was itching to do a project. It had to be a quick one while the rest of the crew was sledding, so she grabbed some old scrap wood and went to work.
Patio Bench from a Pallet
December 31, 2012 By
Aubrey at Project Lovegood tells us that she “was determined to make our apartment balcony be a place to chill, eat outside, play some cards and read a good book.” One of the projects that she worked on to accomplish that was making a comfy bench from pallet wood.
DIY Scrap Wood Wall
October 30, 2012 By
Brittany, known on her blog as the Pretty Handy Girl, had a pile of pallets and wood scraps lying around in her workshop. She also had a blank wall in the bonus room/art studio that she’s renovating at her house. Brittany figured out how to use up all that extra wood to turn a blank wall into a gorgeous focal point.
Wooden “Boo” Blocks
October 4, 2012 By
After completing some decorative woodwork above her mantel, Andrea from Funsize Creations, found herself with a ton of leftover wood. Her husband was ready to throw it all away, but Andrea was holding onto all that precious wood with a vice grip.
Scrap Wood Wall Art
September 30, 2012 By
Instead of living with a bunch of blank walls staring at her, Ashley from Design Build Love has found ways to create her own wall art for much less than store-bought prices. For one such project, Ashley upcycled a pile of scrap wood that had been sitting in her garage.
Cabinet Door Floor Desk
September 19, 2012 By
You may remember the adorable snack tray that Larissa from The House on Harrison made from an old, water-damaged cabinet door she found curbside. Well, she’s back again with another fabulous repurpose for one of the doors!
