Category Archives: Wood Work

Handmade Gifts – 2016

In a previous post I admitted that I hadn’t updated my blog because Jay and I had been working on projects that were going to be Christmas gifts. Now that they’ve been given I can show off what was given … Continue reading

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Mini Advent Wreath Stand!

By now you are probably sick of hearing about this: Too bad. There’s one more tiny installment. And I mean TINY. Last week Jay presented me with this: A miniature advent wreath stand!!! This one fits in our house a … Continue reading

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Advent Wreath Stand – On the Altar (Part 6)

It all started with a question, “Would Jay be able to build an Advent wreath stand?” Then an example was given… Ideas were passed around and a drawing was produced… Wood was procured… Power tools were revved up and put … Continue reading

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Advent Wreath Stand – Finished (Part 5)

We actually finished the wreath stand on Saturday and delivered it to the church on Sunday. However, my week has been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to post the last batch of pictures on my blog. Finally … Continue reading

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Advent Wreath Stand – Part 4

A week ago I was worried that we weren’t going to get the wreath stand done in time. Jay was working third shift so he wasn’t spending as much time in the basement. The arms and legs were all done, … Continue reading

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Advent Wreath Stand – Part 3

The wreath stand. How happy I will be when it is finally assembled in the church and prepared for Advent. We are still a few weeks away from that happy day, but I am no longer stressing about it. To be fair, … Continue reading

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Advent Wreath Stand – Part 2

If you read the first part of the Advent Wreath Stand build post then you know that Jay and I are using wood that came from the ‘old’ church. Knowing that not only is our supply of this wood limited, … Continue reading

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An Advent Wreath Stand – Part 1

Last month the choir director at church asked me if I thought Jay would be willing to work on a project. When I asked what kind of a project I was told it was a stand for our advent wreath. … Continue reading

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Home Projects – Woodworking

It’s been a while since I’ve updated you on our various home projects that we have constantly in progress. The last time I posted a picture of the shed it looked like this: Jay kept telling everybody that I always … Continue reading

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Woodworking – Desk Organizer

Last week I arrived home from work and Jay said that he needed my assistance. Now, he doesn’t often ask me for help so I had no idea what to expect. Apparently he needed my finishing skills, such as they … Continue reading

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