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Giant Goomba Lumber Storage Cart | Tutorial + Free Plans

July 8, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Goomba Lumber Storage Cart - Super Mario Bros Geek Craft

Learn how to build a geek-themed lumber storage cart for your garage from two sheets of plywood in this step-by-step DIY woodworking tutorial. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing details on my latest build: a 4' tall 8-bit Goomba that doubles as a lumber storage cart. This is not the most ...

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Filed Under: Tutorial, Woodshop, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, goomba, lumber rack, lumber storage, shop project, super mario bros, woodworking

Dust Collection Cart for a Shop Vac and Dustopper | How to Build Tutorial

April 1, 2019 by Ashley

Ridgid Shop Vacuum Dust Separator Cart

Learn how to build a shop vacuum dust collection cart compatible with the Dustopper, a high efficiency dust separator. Hello everyone, in this tutorial I'm sharing how to build a dust collection cart for the Ridgid shop vacuum and Dustopper  (a cyclone dust separator for a 5 gallon bucket). ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Tutorial, Woodshop, Woodworking Tagged With: dust collection, dustopper, kreg jig, shop project, woodworking

DIY Pikachu Resin Pendant

March 29, 2019 by Ashley

DIY Pikachu Pokemon Resin Pendant / Charm / Magnet from a Silicone Ice Mold (Think Geek)

In this step by step DIY tutorial, you'll learn how to make a Pikachu (Pokémon) resin pendant / magnet / charm from an ice mold. Hello everyone, in this tutorial I'm sharing how to make your very own Pikachu resin pendants. This is a pretty simple DIY project where the most tedious and critical ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial Tagged With: casting, craft, geek, ice mold, pikachu, pokemon, resin

8-Bit Star Wars R2-D2 Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

March 24, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Star Wars R2-D2 Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

A step by step tutorial on how to make an 8-bit R2-D2 from Star Wars. Hello, everyone in this post I'm sharing details on how I made an 8-bit R2-D2 from Star Wars. I made R2-D2 using the same technique I used to create a few of my other pixel art creations like 8-bit Link, Goomba, Lakitu, ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, geek craft, pixel art, plywood, r2-d2, star wars, woodworking

8-Bit Spiny | Super Mario Bros Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

March 18, 2019 by Ashley

8-bit Spiny Super Mario Bros Pixel Art Tutorial

How to make 8-bit Spiny from Super Mario Bros. on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Display this wall art in your game room and enjoy the 8-bit nostalgia. Hello everyone, today I’m sharing how to make 8-bit pixel Spiny from the NES version of Super Mario Bros. I followed the same ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, geeky, lakitu, mario, retro, spiny, super mario bros

8-bit Lakitu and Koopa Troopa | Super Mario Bros. Pixel Art Tutorial

March 8, 2019 by Ashley

8-bit Lakitu pixel wall art woodworking tutorial

How to make 8-bit Lakitu and Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Bros. on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Display this wall art in your game room and enjoy the 8-bit nostalgia. Hello everyone, today I’m sharing how to make 8-bit pixel Lakitu and Koopa Troopa from the NES version of ...

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8-bit End Grain Goomba | Super Mario Bros Pixel Art

March 4, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Goomba from Super Mario Bros. | End Grain Tutorial

Learn how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba from the classic Nintendo video game: Super Mario Bros. NES. This pixel wall art project is a great way to use up wood scraps destined for the fire pit. Hello everyone, in this tutorial I'm sharing how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba! This was a ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, cherry, geek craft, goomba, maple, nintendo, pixel art, super mario bros, walnut, woodworking

Scrap Wood Porcupine | Kids Woodworking Project

March 4, 2019 by Ashley

Scrap wood porcupine | Woodworking with Kids

As a mom of two young children, I often find it difficult to spend time on my hobbies. Here's a bit of advice I heard a while ago: In a response to the question, "how do you find time for your hobbies?" Scott Hanselman answered, "I incorporate my children into my hobbies." It's a really great ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: diy, hammer, kids woodworking project, porcupine, scrap wood, woodworking with kids

Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig | How to Build Tutorial

November 16, 2018 by Ashley

Bandsaw circle cutting jig on the Rikon 10-305 bench top bandsaw

Learn how to make an adjustable circle cutting jig for your bandsaw in this step by step DIY tutorial. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to build a circle cutting jig for your bandsaw. This is a really easy shop project that will make cutting circles a breeze. My bandsaw circle jig is largely ...

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DIY Baby Groot Costume Tutorial

October 29, 2018 by Ashley

DIY Baby Groot Halloween Costume

A step by step tutorial on how to make a Baby Groot Halloween costume for a baby girl. This is a really easy homemade costume that you can knock out in one evening. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to make a Baby Groot costume for a baby girl! This minimalist costume is adorable and super ...

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Filed Under: Costumes and Props, Crochet, DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial Tagged With: baby groot, baby groot costume, cosplay, costume, Crochet, geek, groot, guardians of the galaxy, halloween, headband, tulle, tutu

How to turn a bowl

October 22, 2016 by Ashley

A wooden bowl

Earlier this week, I was in a 3-night class on bowl turning.  I learned a lot of stuff, and I want to share my new-found knowledge here.  That being said, I am no expert at bowl turning, but I do hope you will find this information useful. ...

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Filed Under: Tutorial, Woodturning Tagged With: bowl, bowl turning, chuck, lathe, poplar, woodturning

DIY Star Wars Marquee Wall Art Tutorial

March 9, 2016 by Ashley

DIY Star Wars Marquee Wall Art Sign

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! ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: airstrike, countdown to star wars, diy, ecos paints, globe lights, golden oak, knockoff, marquee, pottery barn, ryobi, star wars, tutorial, wall art, woodshield, woodworking

Herringbone End Table Makeover – January’s FFFC

January 22, 2016 by Ashley

Herringbone end table makeover

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was compensated in the form of a product. All opinions are my own. When I moved out of my parents home, I received a set of old furniture they purchased when I was an infant:  a coffee table, an end table, an old sofa set.  The coffee table had a ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Furniture Flips, Tutorial Tagged With: chalk paint, end table, fab furniture flippin' contest, Furniture, furniture flip, general finishes, herringbone, key west blue, makeover, milk paint

How to build a Star Wars TIE Fighter Bookshelf (Tutorial)

January 6, 2016 by Ashley

TIE Fighter Bookshelf

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 ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: bookshelf, build, countdown to star wars, diy, Furniture, kreg jig, scrap wood, scrap wood challenge, star wars, tie fighter, woodworking

DIY Star Wars Salt Dough Ornaments

December 25, 2015 by Ashley

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. ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial Tagged With: christmas, christmas tree, cookie cutters, count down to star wars, diy, gift, holiday, homemade, mod podge, ornament, salt dough, star wars

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