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Build a Toy Monster Truck Arena

November 23, 2018 by Ashley

DIY Toy Monster Truck Arena Inspired by the Monster Jam show

Learn how to build a toy monster truck arena from some wood scraps and pink insulation foam. This is an easy DIY project inspired by the Monster Jam's monster truck arena. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to build a toy monster truck arena! Earlier this year my son and I attended our first ...

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DIY BB-8 Push Toy (Tutorial)

December 4, 2016 by Ashley

DIY BB-8 Push Toy

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 – ...

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DIY Minecraft Axe Tutorial

October 13, 2016 by Ashley

DIY Minecraft Axe

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 ...

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Filed Under: Costumes and Props, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Woodworking Tagged With: axe, cosplay, costume, diy, iron, iron axe, jigsaw, kids, minecraft, paint, prop, toy, videogame, woodworking

DIY Busy Board

May 9, 2015 by Ashley

The finished busy board

I found a really cool project while browsing Pinterest:  a busy board  (the busy board by Millionayres in particular)! I have never seen such a thing, but the moment I saw it I knew I had to make it.   I made use of some scrap 1x12 boards, spray painted it black and yellow, and purchased a variety ...

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DIY Bowling Lane (Tutorial)

April 27, 2015 by Ashley

Scratch your bowling itch by building this miniature bowling lane made from scrap lumber.  My husband and I were discussing how fun it will be to take our little boy bowling once he is old enough to enjoy it.  From that conversation I got the idea of building a miniature bowling lane.    I was also ...

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Citrus Lane April 2015 Unboxing

April 15, 2015 by Ashley

Maracitos from Hohner

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. The April 2015 package has arrived!  Our Citrus Lane package targets a young boy around the age of 12 months.  Let’s take a look inside. ...

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DIY Volcano Wooden Stacker

April 4, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Volcano Wooden Stacker

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. Using scrap lumber, I made a little volcano stacker.  I created the stacker using a pattern from Erin Freuchtel-Dearing's book, Natural Wooden Toys.  The stacker was a really simple and easy project.  I was able to complete the project within ...

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DIY Minecraft Torch (Tutorial)

April 1, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Minecraft Torches

How to make wooden Minecraft torches from a 2x2 board. The torches make awesome party favors for a Minecraft themed birthday party. My favorite 7 year old recently had a Minecraft themed birthday party.    For party favors, I made Minecraft torches from a 2x2 board.   Painting each pixel of the ...

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DIY Wooden Car (Plans by Ana White)

March 21, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Wooden Toy Truck

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. I built a wooden toy truck using a leftover 1x4 board in my garage.  For this build I used Ana White's plans for the wood wheelie cars.  This was a quick and easy project  and my first project using my scroll saw.  ...

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Citrus Lane February 2015 Unboxing

February 18, 2015 by Ashley

Wobble-A-Round from Manhattan Toy Company

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. The February 2015 package has arrived!  Our Citrus Lane package targets a young boy between the age of 9 - 12 months old.  Let's take a look inside. ...

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Ashley Reviews: Crazy Doggy Baby Walker from Janod

December 17, 2014 by Ashley

Ashley Reviews: Janod Crazy Doggy Walker

Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. Crazy Doggy Baby Walker Review I recently discovered this toy company from France called Janod.  They have lots of really colorful and cute toys.  While browsing through their collection I came across the most adorable baby walker I have seen so ...

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Ashley Reviews: HABA’s Roll ‘n roll ‘n roll Ball Track

December 2, 2014 by Ashley

HABA's Roll 'n roll 'n roll Ball Track

Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. I have a big love for wooden toys and thus I have become a bit of a fan girl for HABA toys and games. I am generally happy with most of my HABA purchases, and their Haba Ball Track Roll 'n Roll 'n Roll is no exception. I wanted to get my ...

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