Does spending more quality family time around a cozy fire sound appealing? I will show you in 6 easy steps how to make a stone DIY fire pit that will bring your friends and family together. I’m building this firepit on top of a brand new flagstone patio, so I actually have 2 projects going…
Author: Stephen Johnson
A Gift for Dad
This Father’s Day make the perfect gift for dad. I normally give my dad a handmade pen for his birthday or Father’s Day, but this year I decided to do something different. I saw this idea somewhere on Pinterest. I got into woodburning a few years ago, and I love the ability it gives you…
How to Make Your First Wooden Cutting Board
Okay, I can check this one off my project bucket list, but I thoroughly enjoyed making my first wooden cutting board. And, I look forward to making many more. In this tutorial, I’ll share 11 steps to making a cutting board. Since this is the first one I’ve made, I can also pass on…
Who Let The Dog Crafts Out?
You might think the dog in the above picture is a candidate for another pet adoption commercial. What I think he’s trying to say is, “make me a doggy craft.” Actually, the canine pictured above is Leo, and he strayed into our yard one pleasant Georgia day around Christmas break. We adopted him for…
How to Make a Paracord Fisherman’s Lanyard
Tutorial – Make a Paracord Fisherman’s Lanyard When I’m fishing, I love to have a fingernail clipper, hemostat or a pair of needlenose pliers readily available. So I got to thinking about a paracord lanyard that could hold the aforementioned items. And then I began thinking about how I could incorporate fishing knots into…