"Wood'n it be Nice?!" Wednesday

Been wanting to make one of these for some time now, but always forget about cutting one when I am in my workshop! So, the other day I specifically went out and cut a few of them then purchased some candles to display on them.

This is a very easy and fast project that I am sure you will enjoy.

Candle Nail Board

Supplies:

~Jig Saw

~1/4" x 6" x 18" Pine Board

~Five Brad (1-1/4") Nails

~Piece of Jute Twine

*Cordless Drill with 1/4" drill bit

~Five connected candles

~Your choice of Paint or Stain

~Sandpaper

~Hammer

Directions:

I am not going to bore you with every step of this project. This is a very easy project with basic instructions. So, I am just going to give you the steps & the finished results. Hope you enjoy!

First, you will need to make a pattern. I do this by simply taking a piece of printer paper, fold it in 1/2, and drawn my "half" design on it. That way when you open it, it will be the full design you want! The easiest design would be the one like mine that I simply call "nubby cutting board handle" design. LOL. That is just what it reminds me of, a short cutting board top!

Next, Cut out your pattern and trace it onto your Pine Board.

Now, taking your Jig Saw, cut out your Candle Board.

Next, take your Drill Bit and in the upper center of your Candle Board handle, drill the hole for hanging (this is where you will insert your twine.

Now, take and start hammering in your little Brad Nails into the bottom portion of your board. I didn't do any measuring for these, just started in the middle, then did each end, then split between the two left! Make sure you don't hammer them all the way thru and out the back! A few good taps is really all you need. You could use rusted nails for this too if you want a more Primitive look.

Now, take and stain or paint your Candle Board. I chose to stain one and paint one black, as I did make a few of these.

Take a piece of your Jute Twine and add it to the hole to hang your piece.

Hang your candles on the nails. Enjoy!

You could you always hang sweet annie, dried greenery, or Ornies from this board too if you don't have candles!