Looking for easy DIY projects you can make with leftover wood? This collection of small scrap wood projects is perfect for using up those odds and ends from your workshop. From simple home décor to practical storage solutions, these ideas are budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and a great way to give new life to scrap wood.
Crafting with Scrap Wood
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Crafters know that even the smallest pieces of wood can hold big potential. Instead of tossing scraps in the burn pile or letting them gather dust, you can turn them into creative and functional projects.
Not only are these projects practical, but they’re also incredibly frugal. Scrap wood is essentially free because it’s the leftovers from bigger projects or reclaimed from pallets, crates, or old furniture. By repurposing what you already own, you save money and reduce waste, all while creating one-of-a-kind pieces for your home.
Small Scrap Wood Projects
Turn your leftover wood pieces into something beautiful and useful! This roundup of small scrap wood projects is full of creative, budget-friendly ideas you can make in no time.
Easily decorate outside for the 4th with this Patriotic Garden Stake Craft.
This fingerprint Christmas wreath keepsake will make the perfect addition to your holiday decor, or a meaningful grandparent gift this year.
Let’s get creative and make two different wood fall pumpkin signs – decorated with a dollar store tray and popsicle sticks.
Follow this tutorial and transfer an image onto wood using tissue paper and Mod Podge, with an Elmer's glue crackle texture border.
Grab some leftovers from the scrap wood pile to make these adorable wood pumpkins. You just need wood, chalk paint, and glue. An easy fall upcycle craft.
Use a piece of drop cloth, freezer paper, and your printer to make a cute little fall scrap fabric mini sign.
Want to add some style to your front porch? Making these DIY wooden lanterns are a great place to start. If you have scrap wood pieces, you can make them for almost FREE. Get the step-by-step complete tutorial here.
Today I’m sharing a simple DIY to embroider on wood using just a wood round, drill, needle and yarn. The modern botanical embroidery hoop design is the perfect touch of decor for a small space.
If you're looking for a way to spruce up your bathtub, consider making a tub tray. This simple project is easy to do and looks great in any bathroom.
This DIY to-do list holder from scrap wood is about to be your new bestie!
This DIY Birdhouse Decor is easy. If you have scrap wood lying around, put it to use and make one for your front door for spring.
I found a solution that I think you’ll love too. It’s an easy DIY cookbook stand that has more than one use.
This easy DIY Wood Slice Centerpiece is perfect for any season, but in the winter, it is extra special.
While shopping one day at a home decor store, I came across some cool wooden tags. It was one of those “I can make those” moments. Usually, I say that but don’t follow through and return later to purchase and find they have all been sold out. Not this time!
For today’s first project, I’m making a simple card holder gift that will please those hard-to-buy-for family and friends: a little planter that takes up a small amount of desk space and has a spot for keeping business cards on display!
Today I have a super fun project–using wood scraps and Scotch® Brand — From masking tape to spray adhesives and everything in between — no matter the craft, there’s a Scotch® Brand product to do the job.
A little over a year ago I stumbled upon a wooden doormat at Target. I thought it would be the perfect doormat to layer on a rug at my front door. Little did I know I would end up buying two more for our patio door and my office door and gifting one to a family member. It’s the perfect texture and color to pair with literally any rug or to use on its own.
I had a few ideas for this project and then changed my mind when I was inspired by some left over pieces we had in the garage. Sometimes I can get inspired by the different things we have stored in the garage and other times nothing comes to mind. When I saw these pieces, I knew they would come together to make a perfect 3 Tier Stand.
I have a ton of scrap wood in the garage that is in desperate need of some use and this project would be the perfect candidate for just that.
This DIY reclaimed wood coat rack is a quick and easy way to help keep an entry way neat and tidy as the fall hats, coats and bags pile up. Plus, it looks pretty darn cute if I say so myself!
Learn how to make this easy DIY wood clock with leftover scrap plywood and a wall clock kit. Add a reclaimed pallet wood looks with this detailed tutorial.
DIY Farmhouse Scrap Wood Block Houses (Crafty Christmas Decor)
In just minutes, make these DIY scrap wood block houses that are so cute you will want to make them over and over again.
I wanted a BIG wood letter board to go over our faux mantel in our living room, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on it. This DIY letterboard is so much better than anything I could have bought!