Below is my original pin which inspired my houses. These are simple house candle sticks available from Ladies and Gentlemen here. But it was the incredible wood grain that made me pin them.
Below is another pin fom my collection from Basic Label Sweden here. I loved the simplicity of form.
I started by slicing some slabs off the end of the 4 x4. They were from 3/4" - 2" thick. I didn't measue but made them random thicknesses.
I then sanded all sides smooth on a belt sander. It was important to sand with the grain to emphasize the wood grain lines.
The end result is a collection of simple houses with stunning wood grain to be displayed in any number of nooks and crannies in our home.
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I love these! So many possibilities of what to do with them :-) Pinning to my Things to Make and Do board now! Thanks for posting.
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So many possibilities, and variations...and so simple. It is the simplicity that a is their charm. Send photos when you make some. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Deletelove them!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic idea! I love how basic they are yet they still would inspire creative play. I pinned this!
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Play for both kids and adults. I can't keep my hands off them and am always fiddling with them, rearranging, etc. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
DeleteWhat sweet little houses! Thank you for linking up to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week!
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Deborah
Thank you Deborah. Wishing you a wonderful week as well. And hopefully a glorious, sunny weekend!
DeleteCool idea! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these?! They would be so neat as a collection on a mantle! This is an awesome project! I hope you will consider linking it up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at my blog, Just Us Four.
ReplyDeleteSo very cute! Thanks for sharing at Romance on a dime!!
ReplyDeleteI love these so much! I will be pinning them.
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