Category Archives: Wood Project Ideas

Bird Hotels

Replica of 100 Year Old Birdhouse

Replica of 100 Year Old Birdhouse

 

100 year old Birdhouse...my husband will replicate.

100 year old Birdhouse

 My husband does woodworking on the side and he just finished this wonderful project replicating a 100 year old Birdhouse. He made another similar one and we started referring to them as “the bird hotels.” They are as big as a small dog house!

This one has a front door!
This one has a front door!
www.DreamGardenWoodworks.com

www.DreamGardenWoodworks.com

 
Melanie

Valentine’s Day Simple Pleasures

Valentine's Day "L.O.V.E." Sign

Valentine's Day "L.O.V.E." Sign

Heart Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Heart Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Heart Pancake in Skillet

Heart Pancake in Skillet

 Shhhh! Don’t Tell!

I put ground  flax seeds in all my pancakes.

 However, I added half n’ half instead of water to this pre-made pancake mix. Also, for my kids :-) , I add chocolate chips after the mix is in the skillet.

 

Pink Icing that says "love you"

Pink Icing that says "love you"

 

Breakfast Tray from my hubby

Breakfast Tray from my hubby

My Hubby made a PERFECT Breakfast Tray for me and then left it for me on Valentine’s morning with a mini Rose Plant and a love note, and  junior mints (my favorite). I embellished this Romantic Scene with a heart pancake and some pink/peachy grapefruit juice…for an adorable picture, ya’ know!

 

Romantic Breakfast Idea

Romantic Breakfast Idea

 

LOVE LOVE silly bands my daughter wore

LOVE LOVE silly bands my daughter wore

And so,

Valentine’s Day was a success at our house…

My present for my hubby was a day late…ooops!  I cooked a very nice  meal that I made last night; meatballs and pasta and cooked asparagus. I pulled out some homemade frozen Carrot Cake (made with coconut and pineapple)  out of the freezer and that was still as yummy as ever. I’ll share these recipes later when I can take some great pictures!

 

Melanie

Dream Garden Woodworks

You may have noticed all the wonderful woodworking projects my husband has been building from cheap and/or free wood. He has had great success selling Potting Benches (3 different sizes and looks) and hutches. He uses newer looking wood and older grey wood for the “Rustic” looking ones. He can sell them for an affordable price because of the wood he finds mostly on his route as a Local Truck Driver.

After tossing around many different names, including the kid’s favorite: Beilner Building and Blogging, the new name of his part-time business is Dream Garden Woodworks! We’re excited for this new venture and thank God for providing!

Melanie

Free Junkie Fridays; Black Garden Fencing

Free Black Garden FencingFree Black Garden Fencing Panels turns into something beautiful…

Rustic Potting Bench

My husband makes these Rustic Potting Benches and sells them as fast as he makes them. He uses a lot of free materials to keep the price down. Only $90! email melaniebeilner@yahoo.com (shipping presently not available; only available in the Pacific Northwest)

Orange Rose Hips in a Jar

Orange Rose Hips…oohlala!

Melanie

Free Junkie Fridays – Free Wood Project ideas

My wonderful husband is playing in the garage working on a few woodworking projects with scraps of wood he has collected here and there. If you need scrap wood, check the “free” section on Craig’s List.
This trellis is for some morning glories I planted at the base.
Wood Project Idea
Another project: Kid’s Backseat Cup Holders and extra space for the French Fries :)
This works so great and helps prevent spills. Thanks Hubby!
Wooden Birdhouse
My daughter wanted a bird house for the backyard. The Building Birdhouses book, shown, was checked out from the local library – (free!). There are many woodworking books at the library that have inspired my husband. He is now working on an Adirondack Chair (for me!).
Melanie