How to make scrap wood Christmas decor projects for your home, or as gifts for friends, neighbors teachers and more. Easy details included.
Scrap Wood Christmas Decor
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Spindle Ornaments | Repurposed Chess Pieces
Spindle ornaments out of repurposed chess pieces? YES! I have had these old wooden chess pieces for probably 10 years or more. If you’re a regular around here, you know I love spindle projects. Repurposed Chess Pieces That’s right, these guys have been waiting around for their perfect repurpose into spindle ornaments. I was going…
wooden spindle project ideas
This large collection of wooden spindle projects will have your head spinning wondering just what you will make first! So many spindles so little time.
diy wooden caddy | Reclaimed Materials
Maybe you call it a tote, but I call it a diy wooden caddy! Yes, a wooden caddy made from reclaimed materials such as fence boards, chair parts, and random spindles as handles! You will love this easy wooden caddy project so much that you won’t be able to make just one! I had been…
Spindle Candlestick Ideas
Making spindle candlesticks out of bits and pieces, is not only easy-but a lot of fun! Using scraps of wood for bases, and parts of chairs, beds, and stairs . . . you will have more candlesticks than you need!
Faux Dresser Harp Chalkboard
How to make a faux dresser harp chalkboard out of odd, unwanted items. I never find old dresser harps in my junking adventures. So, I made it up as I went along. One can never have too many chalkboards, right?
Scrap Pile DIY Candlesticks
These DIY Candlesticks are just in time for the Holidays! I love a great challenge! Sandra from Sawdust Girl issued a challenge to make something from your scrap pile. My scrap pile may not be like your scrap pile, because I hoard fun stuff that makes awesome projects. Granted, I do have the regular scrap…
Christmas card holder |wooden Spindle | twisted wire
I used a reclaimed wooden spindle to make a Christmas Tree Card Holder. Using twisted wire ups the game and makes this an easy project you can do in an afternoon.
Loaf Pan Planter with Twisted Wire Handle Video Tutorial
I’m so excited to share today’s loaf pan planter project with you! It turned out so cute with it’s fun wooden feet and twisted wire handle. I’ve used this wire for lots of projects, but this is the first time I ever twisted it in this cute fashion. I made a video to show you exactly how to do it.
DIY Laundry Cart
I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I’m always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!
Wooden Spindle Sign For Christmas
Sometimes I make myself laugh out loud. I am far from perfect and make the same silly mistakes that you may make on your projects. Just remember to laugh at yourself and not take it too serious. That’s the case in this JOY wooden spindle sign I made for Christmas.
DIY Christmas Lanterns made from Porch Lights
It’s Power Tool Challenge Time! This month the theme is Secret Santa. We’re exchanging our decorative items with another member of the team. I can’t wait to see who my secret Santa is! All of the projects are so cute, I’ll be happy no matter who it is. Hop over to see all of the fun holiday projects!
Spindle Crate
Mindi does it again! She made this cute spindle crate out of reclaimed bits and pieces and scrap wood. No surprise–she painted it blue! Lots of tips and ideas on this very handy crate.
metal tiered stand with vintage cake pans
It’s time for our monthly Thrift Store Décor party! This is where we take items and put our own spin on them. Today’s metal tiered stand project was a bit challenging, and I even took a little hiatus from working on it. Do you do that? Walk away from projects when they aren’t going your…
Chalkboard Shelf using a Cabinet Door
How to make a large chalkboard shelf using an old cabinet door, some thrift store spindles and scrap wood. Step by step tutorial for you to make one too!
Divided Pedestal Serving Tray
Hello once again My Repurposed Life fans, it’s Joan from Scavenger Chic. I have a divided pedestal serving tray project to share with you! A lot of my projects lately seem to be makeovers. But I chose this project to share with MRL readers because it really repurposes several every day household items into something new and…
Tiered Stand Coffee Station Organizer
You won’t believe what I made this tiered stand from—a table lamp thing! I mean it was a table that had a lamp made into it. There it is—on the left. It was a free table from my friend. *Amazon Affiliate Links are used in this post* Dismantle the old lamp I…
Pie Plate Pedestal Stand Easy Project
Hi there, MRL friends! It’s Angie from Knick of Time, back with an easy tutorial to turn a pie plate into a pedestal stand. I’ve lost count of how many pedestal stands and tiered stands my husband and I have made together, but it’s well into the double digits. The tiered stands are best-sellers in my…
Cabinet Door Table : Easy Build
How to make a small cabinet door table using an old cabinet door and some thrift store spindles. Easy tutorial for you to follow.
DIY Blanket Ladder with Repurposed Spindles
How to make a DIY blanket ladder out of scrap wood and repurposed spindles. Tips for drilling holes and more.
Old Chairs into New Bench
Hello My Repurposed Life readers! I am back with a very fun project today, one that is right up Gail’s Alley…Old Chairs into a New Bench.
DIY Spindle Table
How to make a new DIY spindle table out of scraps. I made this table to be a stand for a vintage machinists tool box. Now, it’s a great office component.
Old Drawers into Porch Planters
Hello! Today I am sharing a repurposed project, old drawers into porch planters. I have seen drawers used for planters several times and loved them….so, here is my version. This project makes me super happy, and I am so glad I get to see them on my porch every day! Let me show you how…
Repurposed Peg Hook Shelf into Fun Book Shelf
I’m so excited to tell you the latest news here at MRL. We have a new contributor! Isn’t that exciting? Mindi from MyLove2Create will be blogging a couple of times a month showing you great DIY tutorials. I love all of Mindi’s projects, and today’s is no exception. Take it away Mindi!
DIY number tags {spindles}
Easy DIY number tags made from spindles. Great ideas to make your own tags, using wood, paint, vinyl and stain. So many ideas and options for hanging tags in your home decor!
Repurposed Bed Posts {Chalkboard}
Let me catch you up to date. Rewind a few years—I had this foot board. I parted it out and saved these two bedposts. Recently, I cut it down so that I could use the piece on the left as a front leg for this: Have you seen my flowerbed? I was left with…
Red DIY Faux Ladder Craft Display
How to make a faux ladder for a craft display using scrap lumber and repurposed spindles. This could also be used as a handy blanket ladder.
Spindle candlesticks and more
Jamie told me that I needed some height on my mantel. I was thinking candlesticks. I looked at the store (Meijer) and I saw that they are VERY expensive. I braved the cold in the garage and rummaged around to see what I could find. This is a bedpost from a full sized bed that…
repurposed spindles and bed parts
Here is a great collection of repurposed spindles of all shapes and sizes to inspire you to think outside the box for your next easy project. DIY Caddy using reclaimed fence and Spare Chair Spindles Spindle Christmas Tree Decorative Finials from Bed Parts Knockoff Pedestal Photo holders Pedestal Photo Display Stands Even…
message recipe holder chalkboard
Hi! My name is Mindi and I am a new blogger over at MyLove2Create. I can’t even describe how thrilled I am to be guest posting on Gail’s amazing blog. She is my hero! I have been inspired by her many projects and want to “grow up” to be just like her! Today…
upcyled chair spindle Christmas Trees {craft fail?}
Well, making an upcycled chair spindle Christmas tree seems like a great idea, right? Upcycled Chair Spindle Christmas Tree Display They say imitation is the best form of flattery. My good friend Holly from Full Circle Creations makes these really great trees-not this one, that one is mine. I’m sure Holly would not want…
How to Make Candlesticks from Repurposed Bedposts
How to make candlestick from repurposed bedposts In between building larger projects, I love to tinker around with small bits and pieces! I had some small parts left over when I made my Pedestal Plant Stands. I trimmed them up, and used some scrap 1×4’s to cut down into nice little squares. I routed…
Decorative Finials from Bed Parts
How to make decorative finials from bed posts and spindles. Tips on cutting bed posts and getting a great aged paint look using two colors of paint. Easy!
More Pedestal Photo Display Stand
You’re going to love this photo display stand made from old chair spindles. Do you part out old chairs, beds, and cribs to save the spindles? I do! I have tons of those items in my stash! Thanks for Saving & Sharing on Pinterest! Materials to Make Photo Display Stand Spindles Scrap Wood Glue Wire…
Pedestal Photo Display pt 2
How to make pedestal photo holders using spindles, bits & pieces with scrap wood.This one even uses some small scrap pieces of bead board.
Pedestal Display Stand
Last year I made these Candlesticks and more. Recently when I freshened up my fireplace I changed up my candlesticks and took out a few of them. The one on the far right (brown) and the one that matches it (white). They’ve been hanging around the living room for a couple of weeks. I was…
Repurposed Crib into Plate Rack
How to turn a repurposed crib into a plate rack. This tutorial will show you how to make a plate rack out of a repurposed crib.
Ballard Design inspired Drying Rack
How to make a Ballard Design inspired Drying Rack out of crib parts. This is theirs: And here is mine: I started out with a simple box shape. (note to self, I need to stop taking pictures on this horrible table!) I got the perfect crib rail from Cathy. I have several crib rails,…
Photo holder tutorial
So happy to share this easy photo holder tutorial using scrap spindles and wire with you! Be sure to read through the entire post to see more great projects using bits and pieces. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to make these darling photo holders: *this post contains affiliate links, read more here* Supplies:…
repurposed nightstand
My daughter definitely reaps the rewards of my curb shopping. This was a 3 drawer night stand. I removed two of the drawers, adding plywood shelves in their place. I replaced the hardwood back with bead board. I then raised it off the floor by giving it some legs. I painted it black……
