Woodcrafts: 50 ideas for creating amazing pieces

Wood is one of the favorite materials for those who enjoy handicrafts. Besides being versatile, it usually has good durability and resistance. With it, it is possible to work through painting, woodworking, and carpentry to create various types of objects.

There are many possibilities of crafts that can be made with wood. You can make items to organize your home, facilitate your routine and, of course, you can also create beautiful decorative pieces, which give that rustic touch to your decor.

The most commonly used wood for this type of craft is MDF, which, despite being plywood, is lighter, cheaper, and easier to handle.

Hobby for many people and a profession for others, wooden pieces have gained a lot of space in home decoration. check out the following creative references and videos with step by step wood crafts, ranging from decorative accessories to functional furniture, for you to get inspired and start making them now:

1. how about a wooden bird?

Look how cute is this little wooden bird! It is a great ornament to decorate the kitchen or even the living room. Next to the fruit basket, the composition looks especially beautiful.

2. butterflies on the wall

This beautiful composition of wooden butterflies made the wall very charming and delicate.

3. step by step: wooden mug

Mugs are objects that many people love to collect. If you are one of these collectors, how about creating your own wooden mug and have a unique and authentic piece in your collection? Just follow the step by step video above.

4. a special nativity scene

A good tip for Christmas or for people who like religious articles is to assemble a nativity scene. This one was made of MDF and painted with the colors blue, gold, and white.

5. stickers with inspirational words and phrases

Wooden letters are also increasingly in fashion. You can assemble the word you want and paint it the color of your choice. In this case, we can see 2 words and a phrase in one piece. A very creative and inspiring idea - besides being a tip for life: "Breathe In, Breathe Out, Don't Disappear".

6. rustic fruit bowl

A beautiful and rustic wooden bowl for fruit to make your kitchen even more beautiful. This piece is interesting because you can use it either to put real fruit or any other food you want, or you can make your own fruit with wood and use it just as a decorative item.

7. beautiful decoration for children's rooms

Look how cute are these decorative plaques! They look especially nice in children's and teenagers' rooms. In this case, the theme was outer space, but you can create them with many other themes.

8. make creative pictures

Wooden paintings are beautiful and super easy to make. To make them even more authentic, you can also use patina and scraping techniques or even enhance the marks of the wood itself to give the pieces a more aged look.

9. to light up with style

Lamps are essential items to have in the home and can also be handmade. Look how beautiful this model made with different types of wood is.

10. step by step: rustic shelf

11. the drawers became a painting canvas

Have you ever thought of turning your old drawers into amazing works of art? Well, you can give old wooden furniture that you no longer use a makeover. These drawers have been beautifully painted and can be used either for their original function, or just as decorative objects. You can also use them as flower vases, book holders, knick-knacks, etc.

12. special candle holders

For those who like candles, a good option is to make beautiful wooden candle holders like these. In this work, the type of wood used was Angelim-pedra, which is very hard, but very easy to work with, besides being resistant to fungi and termites. You can take advantage and innovate in the shape of the candles to make the decoration even more authentic. Here, candles in the shape of cacti were used.a grace?

13. organize your nail polish

Here's another useful idea to do with wood: a little box to organize nail polish! This way, you'll have a place just for them and it will be much easier to store and use when needed. You can also make a special compartment for other manicure accessories such as acetone, pliers, nail clippers, etc.

14. bless your home

This type of handicraft is an excellent tip for blessing your home or even as a gift for devotees of Our Lady or any other saint of your preference. Special emphasis is placed on the colors used and the flowers below the saint, making a joyful and harmonious composition.

15. step by step: wooden key holder

Another super useful piece for your home, key rings are a great way to never lose your keys lying around again. Check out the step-by-step instructions to make one just like this one!

16. pyrography: wood art

Have you ever heard of pyrography? It is the art of writing or drawing by burning wood. It is a primitive and ancient art form. Studies say that it is possible that pyrography was one of the first human artistic manifestations, since fire was discovered more or less 10,000 years ago. Here is one more wood craft option for you to learn.

17. a warm welcome for your guests

There are many models that can be made with wood, get inspired by your favorite and make your own.

18. make your own banana plant

Look at this creative ornament, a stuffed wooden banana tree! For those who love tropical weather and bright colors in decoration, this is an excellent idea for decorative crafts.

19. a great gift for musicians

Look how charming these treble clef plaques are! They are great as gifts for musicians or people who love the musical universe! They can be used in many ways, as decorations, trophies, sideboards, to be used with musical instruments, in music schools, or even as business cards.

20. wine cellar and cabinet in one piece of furniture

This multifunctional piece of furniture is also a very nice idea to do with wood! Its main function is as a wine cellar, but the compartment with small doors can be used to store glasses, cups, and other objects you may want. On the top, you can still put decorative items.

21. a different unicorn

These little stools are also a great gift idea for children, and for those who are already used to making wooden crafts, it is super easy. This model is in the shape of a unicorn, a figure that is super trendy these days, but you can make it in many different formats, according to the little one's taste.

22. beautiful wall planter

For those who love plants and flowers, here is another option to make a wooden piece. Wooden planters are beautiful and rustic and you can create many different models.

23. for those who are crazy about animals

In this room we can see different animal-shaped wooden pieces: dog comics, owl and bird ornaments, and even a butterfly clock. If you are crazy about animals, you can be inspired by these models for your home.

24. an authentic, rustic ornament for the kitchen

There is nothing more charming than decorated kitchens! The characteristic decorations of this room are beautiful and make the environment much more inviting for everyday tasks. So, how about this beautiful picture to inspire you to decorate your kitchen?

25. oratories are special pieces

Oratories are also widely produced in this kind of craft, as well as religious articles and images in general. Even in pure wood, without painting, they look beautiful. This one was made with demolition wood.

26. turn pallets into a board

I bet you never thought that pallets could be artistically painted into a beautiful painting, did you? Yes, with creativity you can unleash your imagination and create amazing and original pieces like this one.

27. a door ornament that enchants

How about putting this cute little cloud on your front door to welcome your friends and family? It can also be used for maternity doors or baby rooms. Isn't that cute?

28. stool art

Here we have another option of mini stools. These are very colorful and with beautiful drawings of animals. The coolest thing is that they can also be used to decorate beach houses or gardens.

29. store your belongings with style

You can never have too many boxes like these, and it is always good to have them around to organize the clutter. These beautiful little MDF boxes in the picture have been hand-painted and given a very special style.

30. get inspired by classic stories

Look at this cute idea, these little wooden airplanes with wheels and functional propellers were inspired by the story of The Little Prince.

31 Wood, thread and nail: a great combination

Can you believe this beautiful cactus vase was made with just nails and thread? Well, a simple wooden base turned into a super original painting with this amazing craft technique. The result is absolutely charming!

32. with wood it is possible to create enchanting pieces

This piece, which looks more like a sculpture, can be used in many ways: as a shelf, a wall ornament, or even as a pedestal, to place religious images. But a different wooden craft option for you to get inspired!

33. to make children's rooms even more graceful

When babies come into the world, everyone likes to present their moms and families with beautiful gifts. This is an idea that you can do yourself to give as a gift to a new baby, or even an older child who wants to decorate his or her room.

34. little fishes to decorate summer houses

How about this trio of wooden wall decor p eixes? They are also great for decorating beach houses, because they have everything to do with the theme of these environments. The aged painting made the pieces even more rustic.

35. another beautiful door ornament

Door decorations are a big hit, and welcome signs are a fever! Instead of buying a ready-made one, make your own and create a design that matches your personality and the mood and energy of your home. This example in the photo even has a flower ornament.

36. special plaque for the bathrooms

Another piece that is pure cuteness! These room-specific signs are ideal to use in commercial establishments or offices and companies to indicate where the bathroom is in a cute and affectionate way.

37. hang your medals in style

Here we see another original wooden craft idea: a special frame for hanging medals. If you are an athlete or know someone who is, how about making one of these? Just put the name of the sport on the frame and then hang the medals you have won.

38. how about a handmade souvenir?

This beautiful and delicate bird mobile is a great gift idea for babies.

39. a personalized ashtray

If you want an ashtray that doesn't have that traditional look, you can disguise it by giving the piece a new look. How about this one in the shape of a little cart? It even comes with a functional wheel. A creative, delicate, and of course, handmade work.

40. set up your own bar

Look how cool this idea is: a small wall bar made from scraps of rafters, slats, and pieces of crates. Another super useful wooden craft idea that also serves to reuse and recycle materials.

41. complete set

If you want to make your living room more charming, make a set like this one to brighten up your environment. It is composed of a letter/key holder, a remote control holder, and a cup holder.

42. different types of wood in one piece

Pocket knives are also great options for handcrafted gifts. This one was made with different types of wood. The knife itself was made with jacaranda, and the box with purple and pink peroba. Isn't it beautiful?

43. one more idea for boxes

Wooden boxes are very versatile and can be decorated in different ways: painted, lined with fabrics, decoupaged, etc. You can even make themed boxes to store specific objects.

44. organizing your medicines is fundamental

Every house needs its own little pharmacy for emergencies, so if you still don't have a place to organize your medicines, make a special box for them. This one was made with the scrapdecor technique, and even has handles and 4 resin feet.

45. handicraft with wood and seeds

Look how incredible this tray is! Besides wood, seeds from real food were also used in its making, making the piece even more rustic.

46. make Christmas ornaments

You can also make beautiful ornaments to decorate your home on special occasions, such as Christmas, Easter, and other commemorative occasions.

47. sewing items also deserve a proper box

If you like to sew, you know how important it is to have your work material well organized, so this sewing box is perfect! It was also made in the scrapdecor technique and has resin feet.

48. another personalized oratory template

You can mix prints, colors, paintings, decorative objects, etc. This piece is also a great option for crafts to sell, as it is in great demand in the market.

49. give a new face to the market crate

Reuse market crates, they can gain many new functions in your home. This one, for example, became a holder to store beer. It's also a nice idea to give as a gift along with the bottles inside.

50. the documents were given a special folder

Who said that briefcases can only be made of plastic? This model was made with wood and decorated in the scrapdecor technique.

What did you think of our tips and inspirations? If you are entering the world of handicrafts and don't know where to start, try wood as your first option. It is a material that is easy to find and very versatile, since it allows you to use various techniques, from the simplest to the most complex.creative pieces like these.