bodner006

I follow blogs and one of my favorites is  That's My Letter . Jamie is so super creative that I can't get enough of her! Recently she posted a One Board Challenge  that is being hosted by a number of blogs.  Winning a chance at $1000 in Ryobi tools . . . . yup, I'm in. The challenge was to take a 1 X 8 X 8 foot board and make something with it. Here's the guinea pig: And here is the end product: I made our own wall hanging side table! The challenge allowed you to embellish your piece, so I wanted lighting! I loved the look of this outside wall light. There will be a tutorial to follow in the future on how to make your own table and wire in your favorite light. I wanted the wood to looked aged, so I "beat it up" using hammer, nails, and screw drivers. After applying the stain, those nicks really popped. The only leftover wood was a small 3X21" piece. We just love it. This works perfectly for those small spaces next to beds where you need somewhere to drop ...