Now that Christmas is really "just around the corner", I thought I would make another "box" for holding some more Holiday Greenery and Prim Pretties! I seen a similar box like this displayed in a home in Country Sampler Magazine, a few issues ago, and I finally thought it was time to get to making one for myself! Well, now you all can make one too! Hope you enjoy!
"Colonial Inspired Tabletop/Wall Box"
Supplies:
(All the boards are Pine Boards from Lowes that I use to make my cuts from)
*1"x12" board -cut 11" long
*Two 1"x6" boards -cut 5" long
*1"x3" board -cut 12" long
*1"x8" board -cut 13" long
*1-1/4" finishing nails
*Wood Glue
*Stain or Paint of your choice (I am using Mimwax Dark Walnut)
*1/2" Drill Bit & Drill
*Electic Sander or Sandpaper
*Your choice of Greenery or Prim Pretties to fill your box when finished!
Directions:
First, you will need to precut all your wood for this project.
Next, you will need to take and cut your sides down into a slant. I do this very simply by taking my piece of wood and measuring (with the graing running horizonally like in the picture) 1" in across the top, make a mark. Then down the side measure 2 1/4" and make a mark. Connect the dots with a line. Now, cut away that line....instant slant! You can easily cut this away with your jigsaw.
Now, I wanted to make a decorative top to this. I don't know what this design is called, but alot of Colonial pieces have it! All I did was take a piece of printing paper and drawn a round circle (using a glass as my template) then just took and made a "neck" from there. Then I transfered this to my 1x12x11 piece and cut it out with a jigsaw. This will be your "Backboard".
Next, I took and really beat up my wood with my hammer claw and I use a larger nail to make faux "worm holes" here and there.
Now, take and drill a 1/2" hole in the center of your circle. Sand your peices now as well. I like to really sand away the edges, as if they are really worn.
Time to assemble! Take your 1x6x5" pieces and with the slant at the top, glue and nail each piece "flush" to each end of your backboard.
Next, take your 1x3x12 piece and glue and nail it along the front of your piece, with the bottom being even with the side boards.
Time for the finishing piece. Take your 1x12x13 board and place it on the bottom. You will need to make sure the back is "flush" or even with the backboard. This makes it so you can hang your piece if you choose. Also, make sure your spacing is even on each side. Glue and nail this peice on.
Finished with the building part!!! This is what your piece should look like.
THE FUN PART! Take and paint or Stain your piece. I have been wanting a few more non-painted items in my home and more "wood". So, I just stained this in a Dark Walnut finish. Then filled it with some of my favorite holiday items. Here is is all ready for the holiday! Don't you just love that little Doll inside? I got this from Kim at
http://simple-needs.blogspot.com/ , it is the cutest little Drummer Boy with drum and all! It came just when I finished making this box and was looking to fill it with goodies...PERFECT!!!
Here it is hanging on the wall, if you choose to display it that way.
