Woodpeckers Crafts – Wood Crafting Inspo, Tutorials & Tips
Updates

Woodpeckers Crafts x Arbor Day Foundation: Year in Review

It’s now the tippity-end of December, and wow, what a year it’s been.

We’re incredibly grateful to our customers, followers, partners, and community for supporting our family-owned business.

But (almost!) more than that, we appreciate all of you for joining us in supporting the Arbor Day Foundation in planting trees for the future of our planet (and the future of creativity ← just as important😉)

Shaindy December 23, 2021
Holidays

DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Village

I am so excited to share some fun and festive DIY Christmas decor with you today. I think tree villages are a whimsical and unexpected twist on Christmas decorations. Bottle brush trees get a lot of love during the holiday season, but I found some really charming trees through Woodpeckers Crafts that may just be my new favorite way to create a Christmas village.

Elizabeth October 13, 2021
Tips and Techniques

How to Cut a Groove in Plywood – No Fancy Tools Needed

I’m not sure when I started hoarding dried-up pens, but I do remember when I first got inspired to make a pallet-style craft. About a year ago I spotted an adorable clipboard photo holder at Hobby Lobby. It was made of wood slats, pallet-style, and I knew I wanted to replicate that pallet look on our plywood turkey cutout.

Renee November 2, 2020
Tips and Techniques

Ever Tried Using Your Manicure Kit on Wood?

The Wood-Sanding Saga
We’re pretty obsessed with wood crafting here, but I have to admit that sanding is a hassle. Especially when you like to paint on perrrrrrfectly smooth wood.

Bayla November 2, 2020
Home Décor

Can you mix modern or boho decor with farmhouse?

Warm, cozy, relaxing, and simple are just a few words that
describe farmhouse décor. It is reminiscent of a simpler time. When people used
to hear “farmhouse”, they thought more of country kitsch, knick-knacks like cow
bells and dried greenery. Thanks to Joanna Gains from “Fixer Upper”, it has
gained wide popularity and has become many people’s chosen style. […]

Renee July 20, 2020
Tips and Techniques

​Acrylic: Your Go-To Paint for Unfinished Wood

Here at Woodpeckers Crafts, our creative team uses acrylics
for almost all the wood projects we paint. Acrylic paints are the best for painting wood
crafts, hands down! Here’s why:1. More Color and Texture OptionsAcrylic paints come in an incredibly wide range of colors –
there are literally thousands to choose from. Because they are
inexpensive, you can build […]

Chaya July 8, 2020
Education

Wooden Baby Toys

Are wooden toys
safe?Wooden toys are
void of BPA and PVC, two chemicals commonly found in plastic toys. Wooden rings/loops and wooden beads are often used to make baby teethers because they are natural and
free of chemicals found in plastic. When making
your own wooden toys make sure it is well sanded to avoid splinters. To finish
them use a food […]

Renee June 30, 2020
The Whys and Whats of Wood

Birch Plywood

What is Baltic birch plywood?Baltic birch
plywood is composed exclusively of thin sheets of birch wood compressed and
bonded together known as birch veneer. Each layer of birch veneer is the same
thickness, resulting in a more consistent, stable and aesthetically pleasing
sheet of plywood. The edges of Baltic birch plywood have an attractive stacked
pattern, achieved by alternating the […]

Renee April 6, 2020
Craft Ideas

Making Woodcraft Items for Kids with Popsicle Sticks

Children love creating trains with tracks and other items with wooden Popsicle sticks. Such kinds of things make childhood awesome. They are easy to make with certain woodcraft supplies, and will keep parents engaged with their little ones. In fact, it can make your kids high performing with regards to motor skills, emotional intelligence, and […]

Renee November 25, 2019
Tips and Techniques

Why you Should Use Acrylic Paint for Painting Wood Crafts

You might have heard from manufacturers of wooden crafts and wooden blocks claiming that acrylic paint is best for wood crafts such as accent pieces, birdhouses, and wall hangings. What makes acrylic paint the best choice for these wood crafts is that they are less opaque and thinner, which makes them unique from other types […]

Renee September 17, 2019