Hi All,

If you’ve noticed, things have been a little sporadic here at Bitterroot DIY lately.

I have a reason.

We bought a house.

Or should I say – our first home!

I can’t even begin to explain how excited we are.

I’ve been daydreaming like crazy over here.

You better believe I’ll be hitting the home improvement projects – coming soon!

But first.

Unpacking.

One step at a time.

Or at least that’s what Joseph keeps telling me 😉

So with that, on to today’s tutorial!

When we were moving, we decided we didn’t want to haul all my scrap wood along. I figured that was as good an opportunity as ever to use up as much as possible! So I completed 15 small scrap wood projects in April before we packed and am sharing a new one every-other-day of May (Mon, Wed, Fri).

Welcome to the Bitterroot Scrap Wood Series!

Day 1 – Simple Modern Farmhouse Centerpiece Inspired by Shanty 2 Chic

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Tools & Supplies:

Wood Glue
Finish Nailer (or hammer and nails)
Drill
1” Spade Bit
Jars

Lumber:

1 | 1 x 4 @ 3.5’

Cuts:

2 | 1 x 4 @ 16” (top & bottom)

2 | 1 x 4 @ 3.5” (ends)

Step 1.

Attach the ends to the bottom 1 x 4 with wood glue and finish nails. Clamp in place and let the glue set.

Step 2.

Drill 1” holes into the top 1 x 4 with a 1” spade bit.

*Tip: clamp your board to a spare board when drilling to avoid tear out on the bottom side.

Step 3.

Depending on the height of your jars, you may want to position them before attaching the top 1 x 4 to the centerpiece. I had enough room to fit the jars in after assembly, but it’s safest to test it out before proceeding.

Attach the top 1 x 4 to the ends with wood glue and finish nails. Clamp in place and let the glue dry.