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Twigs into Toys: Build Your Own Rustic Building Blocks

Agnes Niewiadomski

Maker Extraordinaire from Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. Lover of all things CNC and handmade.

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April 23rd, 2015

If you ask someone what toy they most often played with as a child, they will most likely reply with some variety of building block set. It might be Lego, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoy or K’Nex, to name a few of the more popular mass-produced toys. Instead of shelling out your hard earned money on machine made […]

How To: Build A Rustic Wooden Magnetic Utensil Holder

By Stéphane Labrecque-Mireault

Stéphane Labrecque-Mireault

Owner of Pretty River Woodwork based in Ottawa, Ontario. He spends his time fussing over every tiny detail of a project, seeking perfection. On days off, however, he spends time camping, skiing and relaxing with his girlfriend and cat.

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February 24th, 2015 0

In a small apartment, counter space is at a premium. Knife blocks are huge and often unsightly, so I resolved to make an attractive, convenient solution. Several people commented that they would pay for such a product, so I opened Pretty River Woodworking on Etsy. As a second personal project, I needed a space to […]