Traditional wooden toys are loved for their classic look and feel. They just never go out of style. I have always loved wooden toys, but I had never tried to make them. But now with a grandson, I am inspired to try new projects. I…
Being creative is good for your soul! And there is something so rewarding about taking a plain board and turning it into a beautiful cutting board, serving tray or charcuterie board. There are so many gorgeous woods to choose from, and when you make you…
Wouldn’t this make a great housewarming or hostess gift? Cutting boards are easy to make and you can personalize them to give as gifts. Recently I saw a cutting board the shape of a house on Pinterest and thought it would be a fun project.
This one is made out of bubinga wood, which is a very durable hardwood. This wood is pinkish red to darker reddish brown with darker streaks. The grain is stunning and the wood has a natural luster.
I also made a smaller one out of oak, and stained it with a food safe dark Tung oil finish.
To create your pattern, you can draw a house outline, or search online or Pinterest for a house outline or template. The larger one is 10 1/2 inches tall and 10″ wide.
The smaller one is 6 1/2 inches tall and 6 1/4 inches wide. I used a food grade wax to finish both of these.
It is about time to start thinking about Christmas gifts and a specially crafted cutting board would be a wonderful treasure. Have fun being creative!
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Cool rainy fall days make me start thinking about projects I want to do. When I was growing up my Grandma Steinhauser used a pig cutting board and I have fond memories of helping her in the kitchen. Years ago I made one similar to…
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