Did you know you can make scrap wood projects that sell? I created a snowman project, and with a little imagination created rotating seasonal decor and sold it.
If you need a great way and a great idea to make an easy project, I have some simple scrap wood projects to share with you. We’ll start with this easy woodworking project and you can find more ideas at the bottom of the post as well as several project ideas to get you going.
You can find my original Snowman Family Project here. I really loved this little project and at the same time, I can only keep so many projects that I make. You can start with any scrap wood that you want.
Scrap Wood Projects That Sell Video
Where can I find free scrap wood?
- Freecycle Network
- Gumtree Ads
- Craigslist
- Home Depot & Lowes both sell discounted scrap wood and some big box stores give away wood pallets
- You can put “in search of” on private Facebook groups, Nextdoor.com, and others as well.
What Materials are needed for scrap wood projects?
- Scrap wood in the shape and size of your choice. Did you know that Home Depot & Lowes will often cut your wood for you for free?
- Paint
- Permanent Markers
- Accessories like rope, scarves, socks
Here are the instructions for scrap wood projects
Let’s continue with this easy project. I started with these pieces of wood.
I left the buttons on the wood and removed the other pieces. I placed them in a baggie so that all of my accessories would remain together.
I rotated the scrap wood to one side (all of the snowmen are facing to the left). I used blue painter’s tape to keep the corners white. I painted 2 of the scrap wood pieces with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color sunshine and left 2 of them white. Once I was done painting, I peeled off the painter’s tape.
Once the paint dried, I used permanent marker to paint on bunny and chick faces.
I rotated all of the scrap wood again so now the snowmen were facing down. I placed painter’s tape on the sides to keep the edges white. I painted the top and bottom with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk paint and used the colors imperial, and nautical.
While the back was drying, I added the peel and stick Velcro dots. I cut a piece of nautical rope and hot glued it to one of the Velcro pieces. This would allow me to keep the rope on while it was summer and fall, but remove it for winter and spring. If you wanted to make things more permanent you could use wood glue.
On the last side, I again used painter’s tape to keep the edges white. I painted this side with Apple Barrel Orange paint. once the paint was dry I used a brown permanent marker to create some lines on and give the illusion of pumpkins.
Since it was past spring, I tried to create some rabbit ears, but didn’t love the way they turned out. I told the person who bought my scrap wood project that I was planning on buying rabbit head bands for them, and she loved that idea.
For the summer I created firecrackers.
For fall, they turn into pumpkins.
For winter, back to snowmen.
The best thing about this great project isn’t that it was an easy scrap wood project or simple design. When I listed the scrap wood project to sell, the person who bought it was thrilled that she had one item that could be left up year-round as seasonal decor. Plus think about all the space-saving because it never has to be stored!
What are some scrap wood projects that sell?
- mason jar storage
- cutting board
- bench, table, crafts
- bottle openers
- candle holders
- shelves
- picture frames
- plant boxes
- plant stand
- signs
- seasonal decor
- wine rack
- coffee table
- wooden toys
- bird feeder
- wooden picture frames
- spice rack
- box shelves
- garden beds
- toy box
- chess pieces
- building blocks
- wooden utensils
- play kitchen
- bathroom vanity
- end tables
- wooden coasters
Many projects can be made in different sizes, have a rustic look, and become the perfect gift.
Where can I sell my homemade products?
Here are great places to sell your products to earn a little extra money.
- Facebook Marketplace
- Nextdoor.com
- Etsy
- Ebay
- Craigslist
- OfferUp
- Letgo
- Craft Fairs
Learn more about “Creating Seasonal Decor for Your Home” to create seasonal decor that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Scrap Wood Projects That Sell Video
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Now let’s check out some other easy diys! Have fun with wooden spoons, other wood items, and an easy way to make another great gift idea.
Learn more about “Creating Seasonal Decor for Your Home” to create seasonal decor that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
So clever and creative of you to get 4 seasons of cute decorations out of your scrap wood Chaz! I love the sweet faces of the bunnies and chicks, cute snowmen and fire crackers too! Happy to be crafting with you again. ♥
You are so sweet Mary, thank you so much for your kind words.
What a cool way to create a multi-purpose craft using wood scraps, Chas! You made each side adorable and I love that it’s interchangeable and perfect to use year-round!
Thank you so much Gail, I love that it can be kept out all year (no storage needed)
How clever Chas! I love the firecrackers for summer! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you so much Cecilia! I’m so glad you like them
Very creative, Chas, as always! Love how you made the firework fuse removable.
Thank you so much Liberty, wonderful crafting with you
Wood is SO expensive right now so we’re holding onto all of our scraps! These are so cute. Thanks for sharing this creative way to use them Chas!
Thank you so much Sara and yes I can believe it is like many other things. Good idea to hold onto your wood… and or maybe sell it 😉
Getting four seasons out of a project would make this one a keeper, and the fire work one is my fav. But I do understand about needing to sell or move on some projects. There’s only so much storage space!
Thanks Rachelle, and I love it for both reasons… no storage needed, and you can sell it if you just don’t have the space 🙂
I love how there are so many different things you can use them for, one for each season. My favorite is the bunny. This is such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing it this month.
Thanks so much Andrea, and thanks for organizing our crafting hop! I’m so glad you like the project
Such a cute idea Chas! Something for every season! Fun stuff!
Thank you so much Jenna
Chas, these are so cute! I love the idea that you could use the came decorations for four different holidays. The best thing about this for me would be that these would take up one quarter of the storage space instead of having all four of them! Storage for holiday decorations is always my problem! So, have you made these and sold them? Do you sell them at craft fairs, or online?
Thank you so much, Chloe, and yes you could make just one…. and leave any of them out all year round… no storage 🙂 Yes, I did sell these, and I have had good luck with Nextdoor and Facebook Marketplace.
Now that’s what I call multi-purpose! Great job Chas!
Thank you so much friend, I love that you don’t have to store them.
Chas the snowman family are the cutest things. I am pinning them to make me a set. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Terrie, I’m thrilled you like them.
What a great scrap wood project, Chas! I love that you can use them for every season. I’ve done craft shows before, and these would definitely be popular! Thanks for showing how you made them. It was fun hopping with you again, my friend!
Thank you so much, Rebecca, and I love that you could sell these at craft shows… a great idea and an additional tip!
These are amazing, Chas! You’re so clever and creative! I love how you can use one item for all four seasons. Pinned!
Thank you so very much Lynne, I love that you don’t have to store them too!
Chas, I do love that Lowes will cut your wood for you and give you scrap pieces. I have several in our garage, list waiting to be used in a project. Thanks for the reminder about using them.
Thank you so much Carol and I’m glad you like the tips.