A step by step DIY tutorial on how to make a super-sized pixel Mario. Display this wall art in your game room and enjoy the 8-bit nostalgia. I love it when I can combine woodworking and geeky things. Today I'm sharing how to build a giant Mario pixel wall art. This was a really fun (and really ...
How to Make a Tardis End Grain Cutting Board
Step by step DIY tutorial on how to make a Doctor Who themed end grain cutting board. Make this Tardis cutting board and gift it to your favorite foodie Doctor Who fan. Hello everyone! Today I am excited to share the details on my latest project: a Tardis end grain cutting board. This is my ...
DIY Star Wars Themed End Table
Hello everyone! Today I'm excited to share my latest creation: a Star Wars Inspired End Table. This was a really exciting project to work on for three reasons: It's Star Wars Themed It's my first project with dado joints It sparkles Stay tuned for a YouTube video. I hope to upload it ...
DIY TIE Fighter Shelf (The Force Awakens Edition)
Hi everyone, I'm really excited to share details on my latest creation: another TIE Fighter shelf. My original TIE Fighter shelf tutorial is one of my most popular projects and it is also a personal favorite. This updated version sports the paint job from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. ...
DIY BB-8 Push Toy (Tutorial)
How to make a wooden BB-8 push toy. This is an excellent homemade gift for the little Star Wars fan in your life. Hi everyone! I've teamed up with 12 awesome woodworker bloggers to bring you 13 Days of a Woodworker Christmas. My Love 2 Create – Open now! The Handyman’s Daughter – ...
DIY Minecraft Axe Tutorial
I love depleting my scrap lumber pile and my little sister enjoys Minecraft. Merge the two and we have a wooden Minecraft axe! Use this as a costume prop or adorn a wall with it. Follow along for steps on how to make your own Minecraft axe. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate ...
DIY Star Wars Marquee Wall Art Tutorial
Make this DIY Star Wars Marquee sign for a fraction of the cost of purchasing it. I love Star Wars, and I love making things. Combine the two and we have this homemade Star Wars Marquee sign! Follow along for steps on how to make one for yourself, or the Star Wars fan in your life! ...
DIY Star Lord Costume Tutorial
My friends and I attended Gen Con several months ago, and for the first time ever we cosplayed! Gen Con is a huge 4 day tabletop gaming convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Friday of the convention we dressed up as members of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. It was a fun ...
How to build a Star Wars TIE Fighter Bookshelf (Tutorial)
Step by step tutorial on how to build a Star Wars TIE fighter bookshelf. This geeky woodworking project will make the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life. It is a great beginner project that can be completed within a day. Since the release of The Force Awakens, whenever I ...
DIY Star Wars Salt Dough Ornaments
I wish you all a very merry Christmas! In today's post, I want to share steps on how to make a set of Star Wars salt dough ornaments. This is a really easy project and would be a nice homemade gift for the Star Wars fan in you life. ...
DIY Star Wars Jewelry: Darth Vader Necklace Tutorial
We are just 2 days away from the release of Star Wars Force Awakens, and today I’m continuing my “Countdown to Star Wars” series with a tutorial on how to make your own Star Wars jewelry! ...
Crochet Princess Leia Hat
Crochet Princess Leia HatWe are just 3 days away from the release of Star Wars Force Awakens! I am incredibly excited about the movie's release. Today I'm kicking off a "Countdown to Star Wars" series. Each day leading up to the release of Force Awakens (and a few days following it), I'll be ...
DIY Rocket Raccoon Costume Tutorial Part 2 – Rocket’s Armor
My friends and I attended Gen Con a few months ago, and for the first time ever we cosplayed! Gen Con is a tabletop gaming convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the convention we dressed up as members of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. It was a fun experience and in the following ...
DIY Rocket Raccoon Costume Tutorial Part 1 – Rocket Raccoon’s Rocket
My friends and I attended Gen Con a few weeks ago, and for the first time ever we cosplayed! Gen Con is a tabletop gaming convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the convention we dressed up as members of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. It was a fun experience and in the following ...
DIY Minecraft Sword (Wooden Sword Tutorial)
My little sister loves Minecraft. She also loves handmade gifts from her big sister. For her birthday present, I made a Minecraft sword. The sword complements the wooden Minecraft torches I made a few months ago. You can check out the tutorial here. In this post, I'll share steps ...