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Past Crafts

Find instructions for some of our most popular Crafter Hour projects

Quilt Block Tray

6/21/2018

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Instructions to Build Tray and assemble Quilt block pieces
  1. Sand each piece of wood to remove all rough edges and splinters

  2. Set aside quilt block squares and triangles

  3. Using one 15 ¼” piece and one 14 ¼” piece of lumber create a right angle with the longer piece overlapping the cut edge of the shorter piece. Be aware that one edge of the lumber is curved on top and you’ll need to make sure that the curved side is up.

  4. Fasten with one Screw in the middle of the 15 ¼” piece in approximately the middle of the shorter piece. Try not to get too close to the edge of your long piece’s end as the wood will split.​
​Tools needed:
Hammer
Phillips Head Screwdriver or power screw driver with Phillips head bit
Paint Brush
 
Materials Included
(4) 2" Phillips Head Wood Screws
(12) Nails
(2) pieces 15 ¼” lengths 1x2 lumber
(2) pieces 14 ¼” lengths 1x2 lumber
(24) Half Square Triablge pieces
(4) Square pieces
(1) 15 ¼” Luaun piece
Sand Paper
      5. Using the other 14 ¼” piece of lumber, attach to other end of 15 ¼” piece.
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       6. Attach the remaining 15 ¼” piece of lumber to the open ends of the square.

      7. Making sure the curved top edge of the square pieces are now down on the table, place the luaun onto the top of              the square. Because there is only one screw in each corner you may need to wiggle the square until it aligns with                the cut piece of luaun.

      8. Using your hammer and nails insert one nail at each corner and two on each side to attach the luaun to the frame.

      9. Paint your frame and set aside to dry
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     10. Paint each quilt block desired color. Let dry. Arrange in whatever pattern you imagine! Put your finished product               in our Hardware (CR)After Hours Facebook Group!
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Scrabble LOVE Sign

2/14/2018

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INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Drill holes 1 cm in on all 4 corners for 3 of the blocks and only 2 corners for the 4th block.
2. Download Scrabble letters guide, print and cut out.
scrabble_letters.pdf
File Size: 105 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

3. ​Using a ball point pen, trace Scrabble letter on center of each board, pressing firmly through paper to leave imprint on wood. **Make sure letter “E” goes on board with only 2 holes in top.

4. Color in Scrabble letters with black marker.

5. Stain all boards

​6. Once stain is dry, thread 6” pieces of wire through the bottom of board “L” and the top of board “O” so that approx. 2” of wire sticks up on the front side of the board.

7. Wrap excess wire around itself. A pair of needle nose pliers can be helpful to bend the end of the wire in so as not to leave a pokey tail!
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8. Repeat with remaining boards.
THINGS TO GET AT RANDY'S:
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(1) 22” 1x6 Board cut into (4) 5½" pieces
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52” of 18 Gauge Black Wire cut to the following:
          (6) 6" Pieces of Wire
          (1) 12’’ Piece of Wire
          (1) 4” Piece of Wire

(1) Black Inkzall Marker

(1) Rag

1/2 Pint Stain (Fruitwood)

Hot Glue Gun

Needle Nose Pliers 

Cordless Drill and 3/32 Drill Bit
          (Can be rented)

THINGS TO GET ELSEWHERE:

36" of Brown Burlap Ribbon cut into:
           (2) 18" Pieces


37" of Red Burlap Ribbon cut into:
          (1) 18” Piece 
          (1) 15” Piece 
          (1) 4” Piece 
9. Insert 12” piece of wire through top of board “L” to form a loop. Wrap wire around itself to secure.

10. To make the bow, create two circles using the 18” brown piece of ribbon and the 15” red piece of ribbon. Use a little hot glue to keep the circles together.
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11. Place the small circle on top of the large circle. Glue them together in the middle.

​12.Take your shortest (4 inch) piece of ribbon and create a “tri-fold”.
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13. Add the remaining 18” piece of brown burlap ribbon and the 18” piece of red ribbon to the bottom of the bow and make sure you have the same amount of ribbon on each side. Wrap the short piece around the whole shape of your bow and the tails. Add hot glue to keep it together.
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14. Cut a triangle out of the bottoms of the “tails” if desired.

15. Slide the 4” piece of wire through the back of the bow and use it to attach the bow to the top of the wire loop.

​16. Hang up your awesome new sign!
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Rustic Melting Snowman

1/25/2018

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This cutie will warm up any corner of your home, no matter the weather! He's made from 2x4s glued together instead of more expensive 4x4 posts. Add your own touches, like holly on his hat or sticks arms, for a festive and easy craft!

Instructions

Supplies

1. Sand all boards to remove rough edges

2. Assemble all blocks in snowman shape to decide what directions all boards will face. Lightly mark all bottoms and insides of boards

3. Paint all but 2 of the 3 ½” 2x4s white, wrapping around edges but leaving bottoms and insides of boards unpainted.

4. Paint remaining 3 ½” 2x4s and 5 ½” 1x6 black.
Paint all sides of the 1x6.

5. Paint 3 stars black, can leave back unpainted, but ensure sides are covered.

6. Paint carrot nose orange.

7. Once paint is dry, begin with the 11 ½” 2x4s and apply a zig zag of construction adhesive to the inside of one board, staying approx. an inch away from all sides.

8. Press corresponding board together to smear adhesive, then pull apart to allow air to activate bond. Press boards together again, ensuring corners match as closely as possible.

9. Repeat process with all 2x4s.

10. Apply adhesive to bottom of 9” 2x4s, staying 1 inch in from all sides.

11. Center on 11 ½” 2x4s, press, remove, then press again to set construction adhesive.

12. Repeat with remaining white 2x4 blocks

​13. Apply construction adhesive to the top of the 3 ½” white blocks, staying 1 inch away from the edges.

Things to get at Randy's:

(1) Pine 2x4 board approx. 6ft long cut to the following lengths:
          (2) 11 ½ ” pieces
          (2) 9” pieces
          (2) 6 ½” pieces
          (4) 3 ½” pieces

(1) Piece of Pine 1x6 cut to 5 ½”

(1) 3’’ Piece of Paint Stick Cut to a rounded point for a carrot nose

(1) Quart Off-White Chalk Paint

(1) 1/2 Pint Flat Black Paint

(1) Bottle Orange Craft Paint

(1) Black Permanent Marker

(1) Tube Construction Adhesive​

(1) Caulk Gun

(2) Foam Brushes

(1) Small Artist Brush

(1) Sheet of 180 Grit Sandpaper

Things to get Elsewhere:

​(3) Small Wooden Stars

(1) 24’’ Length of Fabric Ribbon
14. Center 5 ½” 1x6 on top of 3 ½” white blocks, then press, remove, and press again to set adhesive.

15. Apply construction adhesive to bottom of black 3 ½” black blocks, staying 1 inch away from all edges.

16. Center 3 ½” black block on 5 ½” 1x6, then press, remove, and press again to set adhesive.

17. Draw small lines on carrot nose with permanent marker, if desired, to give creased look.

18. Apply thin bead of adhesive to “non-pointy” end of carrot nose, staying ½ inch away from end.

19. Press on top white block, remove, then reapply.

20. Apply VERY small amount of adhesive to back of stars.

21. Center on each of the bottom white blocks, press and hold for count of 20 for each star.

22. Tie fabric around bottom of 3 ½” white block as a scarf.

23. Draw snowman face on top white block using permanent marker. 
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​*NOTE* Pick up snowman to move only from bottom block if necessary as construction adhesive will not be fully set for 24 hours
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Personalized Christmas Tree Sign

12/7/2017

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This simple sign is a easy and inexpensive Christmas craft perfect for gift giving or holiday decorating! Made from paint sticks, it is light enough to hang just about anywhere!

INstructions

1. Stain all 15” and 9” paint sticks with Dark Walnut Stain

2. Stain 3” paint stick very lightly with walnut stain

3. Stain 4 ½” and 3 ½” paint sticks green

4. Paint star yellow


5. Assemble 15” paint sticks into a pallet and place 9” paint sticks horizontally across them (this will be the back of your sign)

6. With staple gun, staple each 15” paint stick to 9” paint sticks
  • Note: This is a little bit tough going. You'll need to press really hard and make sure the staple gun stays firm against the paint sticks. You can do it, just use those muscles!!

7. Hammer picture hanger to center of top horizontal 9" paint stick
 
8. Arrange tree on pallet to assure proper placement

9. Beginning with the “trunk” hot glue the tree pieces to the pallet

10. Hot Glue the star to the top of the tree

11. If desired, free hand a saying or name to the bottom of the pallet using white paint marker

Other ideas for this project:
  • Add small cup hooks for ornaments or (very light) stockings to bottom
  • Paint a chalkboard rectangle for use as a countdown to Christmas
  • Glue pre-cut letters to bottom for a name or saying
  • Omit star and add snow to tree using white paint marker for use all winter long!

Supplies

THINGS TO GET AT RANDY'S

(10) 21” 5 Gallon Paint Sticks cut to the following lengths:

          (2) 9” 

          (4) 4 ½” cut at 30-degrees

          (4) 3 ½” cut at 30-degrees

          (1) 3” with top cut to point

(1) Picture Hanger 
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(3) Small Rags
 
(1) 1/2 Pt. Dark Walnut Stain

(1) Tube Minwax Express Color Wiping Stain & Finish, Emerald
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(1) Bottle Yellow Craft Paint

(1) White Paint Marker

(1) Hot Glue Gun and Sticks

(1) Staple Gun & at least 20 Staples
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(1) Hammer

(1) Small Artists Paintbrush

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THINGS TO GET ELSEWHERE

​(1) Small Wooden Star
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Rustic Memo Board

11/2/2017

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Instructions

Supplies

1. Paint Lauan with chalkboard paint. This will need at least two coats of paint, so as soon as first layer is dry, apply a second.

​2. Stain all pine boards and let dry.

3. Once stain is dry, nail one 22" pine board to the other to create a ledge (example below).
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4. Using the two corner braces, attach two of the 10" pine boards to the 21½" board to begin forming a frame.
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THINGS TO GET AT RANDY'S
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(1) Piece of Lauan Plywood cut to 9x12"
(1) Piece of Chicken Wire cut to 9x12’’ 
(1) 8ft 1x2 Pine Board cut to the following lengths:
          (3) 10’’ pieces
          (1) 21 ½” pieces
          (2) 22” pieces
(4) 2x ½” Mending Plate
(2) 3x ½” Corner Brace 
(3) Nails
(10) Laminate Nails
(1) Picture Hanger
(1) Quart Chalkboard Paint
(1) Foam Brush

(1) 1/2 Pint Stain
(1) Rag
(1) Staple Gun with at least 10 Staples
(1) Hammer
(1) Philips Head Screwdriver
5. Add the last 10" pine board to the middle of the 21½" board using one of the mending plates.
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6. Add the ledge made from the two 22" boards to the bottom of the frame. Make sure the back is flat and horizontal board is extending towards the front of the memo board.
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7. Add chalkboard to back of frame. Secure with laminate nails.
8. Staple chicken wire to back of frame.
​9. Nail picture hanger to center top of 21½" board.
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Scarecrow 2 Snowman

9/28/2017

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Make a wonderful scarecrow decoration to welcome in fall, but there is a fun surprise — A snowman on the back to celebrate winter! Two crafts in one! 

Instructions

Supplies

1. Sand edges of boards. Save sandpaper

2. Paint all sides of one of the 12” 1x4 board black. Use minimal paint for a rustic look and reduced drying time.

3. Put on gloves to stain all sides of the remaining 12” 1x4 board. Use rag to apply stain, use sparingly.

4. Stain 1/4 of the top portion of the 1x8 board on only one side and on narrow edges. Remove gloves and throw away.

5. Paint reverse side of top portion of 1x8 board black, keeping paint thin. Let dry.

6. Paint remaining surfaces, including narrow edges of 1x8 board with white chalk paint. Let dry.

7. Paint front and sides of smallest triangle orange. Let dry.

8. Paint front and sides of larger triangle white, orange and yellow. Let dry.

9. Once paint and stain on 12” 1x4 boards are dry, use artist brush and white paint to paint letters on the boards.

11. When paint on 18” 1x8 board is dry, use pencil to sketch eyes and mouth on both sides of board. You may want to position noses and 12" "hat pieces" on board first to ensure proper placement.

12. Use artist brush and black paint to trace and fill in eyes and mouths.

13. Screw in eye screws in side of 18” board, approximately where the white paint and black paint or stain meet.

14. Tie twine through both eye screws.

15. Use sandpaper to rough edges of black 12” board and painted side of 18” board.

16. Use air nailer to attach noses, and 12” boards.

17. Touch up any paint after nailing.
THINGS TO GET AT RANDYS:

(1) 18” 1x8 Board

(2) 12” 1x4 Boards

(2) Triangles made out of 1x4 boards (1 should be slightly smaller and pointier than the other)

(2) Eye Screws

(1) 24” Length of Jute Twine

(2) Foam Brushes

(1) Small Artist Brush

(1) Rag 

(2) Gloves

(1) Square of Sandpaper

Quart White Chalk Paint
 
(1) Bottle Black Craft Paint

(1) Bottle Yellow Craft Paint

(1) Bottle Orange Craft Paint

1/2 Pint Stain (dark walnut)

EQUIPMENT - CAN BE RENTED

Air Nailer with at least 10 Finish Nails
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