Crafting with Wood Pallets : Projects for Rustic Furniture, Decor, Art, Gifts and More

Pallets 101 : everything you need to know -- Adding color : painting technique -- Storage and organization. Coat hook and shelf -- A great crate -- Catch-all caddy -- Command central -- Jewelry organizer -- Double-decker storage bins -- Record shelf crate -- Around the house. Sofa arm desk -- Towel holder -- Coffee table -- Entry or sofa table -- Step stool -- Bench -- Pet bed -- Wine bar -- The great outdoors. Lawn tic-tac-toe -- Porch star -- Potting bench -- Art and decor. Gallery wall -- Abstract, inspirational word art -- Blanket display ladder -- Bits and pieces : using pallet scraps. Trivet -- House numbers -- Memory game -- Key holder -- Coasters -- Appendix. Resources -- Metric conversions.;Creative designs for one-of-a-kind, upcycled projects using the world's most widely available reclaimed wood The humble wood pallet is a key element in the global world of shipping, yet all too often it's eventually smashed into pieces and tossed into a dumpster. That perfectly good, all-natural wood deserves a better fate! Crafting with Wood Pallets offers readers innovative new projects for transforming wood pallets into all types of beautiful, useful items for the home and garden. Upcycling wood pallets has quickly become one of the most popular trends in home and garden DIY design, and this book's 20 hands-on projects teach readers everything they need to know. Including 80 full-color photos, it guides them step by step from easier, beginner projects like simple trays and shelves to more advanced projects like benches and kitchen islands. Crafting with Wood Pallets is packed with helpful tips for working with salvaged wood, like how to choose the best pallets, use the necessary tools, and master the art of disassembly. Also included is the author's unique painting technique that adds a one-of-a-kind and colorful twist to every project. More than twenty-five creative designs for one-of-a-kind upcycled projects using the world’s most widely available reclaimed wood! Crafting with Wood Pallets offers innovative new projects for transforming wood pallets into all types of beautiful, useful items for the home and garden. Packed with color photos and easy-to-follow instructions for over twenty-five DIY projects, this book shows how to build, paint, and finish unique gifts, decor, and furniture, including: • Cute jewelry organizer • Rustic coffee table • Chic wine bar • Family chalkboard • Inspiring word art • Handy step stool, and more Also included is a section on finding quality pallets—often obtainable for free—and other tools and equipment, making Crafting with Wood Pallets a great resource for beginners. More than twenty-five creative designs for one-of-a-kind upcycled projects using the world's most widely available reclaimed wood! Crafting with Wood Pallets offers innovative new projects for transforming wood pallets into all types of beautiful, useful items for the home and garden. Packed with color photos and easy-to-follow instructions for over twenty-five DIY projects, this book shows how to build, paint, and finish unique gifts, decor, and furniture, including: Cute jewelry organizer Rustic coffee table Chic wine bar Family chalkboard Inspiring word art Handy step stool, and more Also included is a section on finding quality pallets#8212;often obtainable for free#8212;and other tools and equipment, making Crafting with Wood Pallets a great resource for beginners "The 5 AM Miracle offers you a plan to focus on what matters most, and get more done. It shows how to reap the incredible benefits of early rising, from demolishing your to-do list to making time for your passion projects. With its 7-step system, this easy-to-follow guide teaches you how to systematically create a healthy, balanced lifestyle and achieve your grandest goals. Packed with tips, tricks and proven strategies for success, The 5 AM Miracle explains how and why you should: Create an evening boundary for work; Plan tomorrow on paper tonight; Boost energy all day; Drink 1 liter of water and a green smoothie every morning; Organize annual goals in 3-month chunks; Use a task manager to track projects."--Back cover Creative Designs For One-of-a-kind, Upcycled Projects Using The World's Most Widely Available Reclaimed Wood Crafting With Wood Pallets Offers Readers Innovative New Projects For Transforming Wood Pallets Into All Types Of Beautiful, Useful Items For The Home And Garden. Packed With Color Photos And Easy-to-follow Instructions For Over 25 Diy Projects, This Book Shows How To Build, Paint, And Finish Unique Gifts, Decor, And Furniture, Including: • Cute Jewelry Organizer • Rustic Coffee Table • Chic Wine Bar • Family Chalkboard • Inspiring Word Art • Handy Step Stool