I’m not sure when I started hoarding dried-up pens, but I do
remember when I first got inspired to make a pallet-style craft. About a year
ago I spotted an adorable clipboard photo holder at Hobby Lobby. It was made of
wood slats, pallet-style, and I knew I wanted to replicate that pallet look on
our plywood cutouts.(I also [...]

Here at Woodpeckers Crafts, our creative team uses acrylics
for almost all the wood projects we paint. Acrylic paints are the best for painting wood
crafts, hands down! Here's why:1. More Color and Texture OptionsAcrylic paints come in an incredibly wide range of colors –
there are literally thousands to choose from. Because they are
inexpensive, you can build [...]

I recently attended a conference for crafters in Arizona called
Creativation. I had a great time meeting some of the most talented crafters and
vendors. It was interesting for me to be able put an actual face to some names
I’ve been communicating with on social media. Beside meeting friends in the
crafting industry, I had the pleasure of [...]

Dovetail joinery is used in woodworking projects to make a variety of wood products with some amount of craftsmanship. Tails on one side of a wooden board resemble a "dove's tail" and pins interlock tails from the opposite side of the joint. It is a tight fit that is not possible for pulling apart on all [...]

Pyrography is an art of illustrating patterns, especially on wood using a heated metallic pen and other supplies. Over the years, Pyrography has been used for decorating and branding an array of artifacts and musical instruments made of wood. For instance, woodworkers impart pyro patterns on kitchenware items or on acoustic guitars, branding not only [...]

We all have a long list of birthdays to remember and no matter how hard we try to keep track of these dates, we often end up forgetting some. So, you might be setting up birthday alerts on your smartphone and trying other methods to remember these days. However, if you have time and you [...]

Most commonly, wooden beads are seen in prayer beads and are used to count and chant prayers. Yet small pieces of wood with a hole through the center can be used as a decoration too. In fact, the benefit of beads is that you can make anything from them, be it prayer beads, friendship bands, [...]

You may know that multiples of wooden dowels will form the crux for the shelf of wooden furniture at home. However, the dowel can also form the structure of homes having a Southwestern design. This crisscrossing design will be carried out throughout the home’s structure, and all the way to the projected beams extending from under the [...]

Getting ready for the new school year can be pretty hectic — but it can also be a lot of fun! Back to school crafts give you and your young ones a way to celebrate the school year and even highlight their favorite subjects with fun decorations. For younger kids, there are even great craft [...]

Winter is one of the most magical times of the year. From beautiful holiday celebrations to sipping cocoa under a warm blanket, winter is a time of year to enjoy every moment with loved ones and truly take advantage of the wonders of the season. But the environment you create in winter is directly impacted [...]

Wooden popsicle sticks are one of the simplest, most versatile crafting materials around. With a little adhesive, they can serve as a miniature structure or base for other crafts. And if you’re feeling particularly festive, you can simply add fun colors, paper cutouts, and other decorations to make your popsicle creations even more pop-ular!But if [...]

Welcome, fellow bead enthusiasts, to the wonderful world of wooden beads, where creativity and charm collide! Today, we'll explore these kiln-dried hardwood treasures, revealing their secrets and their many uses. So grab your favorite cup of tea, nestle into a cozy nook, and prepare to learn all about the versatility of wooden beads!This guide will [...]