Friday, December 19, 2025

10 Easy Woodworking Projects (Compilation)

There are tons of fun easy woodworking projects in the Wood Whisperer library that often get buried by the algorithm. So I pulled together 10 great weekend projects from the past to spark some shop inspiration. The voiceover is new, with updates on each project and where they are today.

Most of these projects have FREE plans or templates and you can access those using the links below. Looking for more easy projects? Check out some of the projects available from our sponsor, Woodcraft.

Originally designed by Chris Hoomani, these elegant, stackable poker chip trays combine clean lines with clever construction. Built from thick stock with hidden magnets and carefully sanded chip slots, they’re a great example of how thoughtful details elevate a simple idea.

A beautiful and functional solution for storing kitchen knives safely inside a drawer. Built from contrasting hardwoods and assembled with sliding dovetail keys, this project balances precision, practicality, and clean design, and it’s still in daily use years later.

A timeless frame built with reinforced miters, decorative profiles, and a carefully planned rabbet system for glass, art, and backing. This project walks through techniques that ensure tight joints and professional results on a deceptively simple build.

Made from live edge Birdseye maple, this napkin holder turns an everyday item into a conversation piece. Thoughtful angles, a pivoting lid, and grain continuity give this small project a refined look that still feels playful and personal.

A fun wooden toy built from simple shapes, patterns, and dowels, with moving parts that bring it to life. This project is a great introduction to template work and toy making, and it’s one that still holds sentimental value years later.

Short, sweet, and unforgettable. This spatula build became legendary thanks to the story behind it, and after years of steady kitchen use, it’s still going strong. Sometimes the simplest projects are the best projects.

A minimalist wall-mounted rack designed to hold headphones and game controllers without visual clutter. Built with templates and simple joinery, this project became popular enough to turn into a CNC kit, and it’s still hanging in my office today.

A fan-favorite project that turns offcuts into elegant keepsake boxes. With careful attention to grain continuity, small joinery, and hardware installation, these boxes prove that scrap wood can produce truly high-end results.

A compact, gift-friendly project that uses clever temporary lamination techniques to shape multiple parts at once. With smooth interior curves and a simple bolt-together assembly, this is one of those Easy Woodworking Projects that people tend to make again and again.

Built from contrasting hardwoods and thinned by hand for easy pizza transfer, this peel has been used for hundreds of pizzas over more than a decade. Functional, durable, and finished with food-safe oil, it’s a shop project that earns its keep.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Easy Scrap Wood Project: Make a Greeting Card Holder

It’s the perfect time of year for a festive, easy, and gift-worthy build: a wooden greeting card holder. Perhaps the best part of this project is that it’s perfect for consuming shop scraps. All you need are some 8/4 off-cuts that are 22-24″ in length. I created a narrow, snug card slot, but two thin-kerf table-saw cuts could finish the job.

In my case, I cut the two 5 degree angles with a regular blade and then cleared out the material between them using a dado stack. Parallelogram strips of a contrasting species were then cut and glued into the slot. The side of the strips leaves about a 1/32″ gap on either side for our greeting card slots.

I then cut some 10 degree angles on the ends and used my Aeon Mira 9S Laser to add a nice “Seasons Greetings” to the front.

In just a few steps, you can create a stylish greeting card holder that’s perfect for Christmas cards, holiday photos, or year-round display (just flip it around).

Quick, approachable, and visually striking, this project is a great way to use up leftover wood while creating something people will actually love to keep on their countertops during the holidays and beyond.

Looking for more festive holiday projects? Check out this easy to make Holiday Wall Art.

If you’re looking for yet another project that can make use of off-cuts, check out my Scrapwood Jewelry Boxes. 

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