It's hard to think of a material that is more widely utilized in home renovation projects than a 2x4. But this versatile block of wood can be used fore more than just woodworking.
We've compiled a list of fun crafts that use 2x4's in a fun an unexpected way! After reading this, you may want to head over to the lumber yard to get enough 2x4's for all your crafting desires!
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1. Giant Jenga
This is like your favorite childhood game on steroids! And you can make it in a day with the simple tutorial from Love Bug Living. All you need is some 2x4's and a few tools. This will be the hit at all your outdoor gatherings from now on, trust us!
This is like your favorite childhood game on steroids! And you can make it in a day with the simple tutorial from Love Bug Living. All you need is some 2x4's and a few tools. This will be the hit at all your outdoor gatherings from now on, trust us!
2. Super slim table
Can you imagine any place in your home where you could use a narrow bit of space to rest things? Well, The DIY Bungalow has the perfect solution for you! This narrow sofa table, made of 2x4's is the perfect about of space to set your drinks, the remote or candles. This makes the perfect little resting spot in a tiny space!
Can you imagine any place in your home where you could use a narrow bit of space to rest things? Well, The DIY Bungalow has the perfect solution for you! This narrow sofa table, made of 2x4's is the perfect about of space to set your drinks, the remote or candles. This makes the perfect little resting spot in a tiny space!
3. Modern lamp
This lamp project, using 2x4's and little else, is inspiring us to get minimalistic. Check out the tutorial over at More Like Home for all the details.
This lamp project, using 2x4's and little else, is inspiring us to get minimalistic. Check out the tutorial over at More Like Home for all the details.
4. Simple coffee table
Who says your coffee table needs to be fancy-schmancy?! Sometimes simple is better! Make it your own with a handful of 2x4's and a few more materials. This minimalist project can be found over at A Beautiful Mess.
Who says your coffee table needs to be fancy-schmancy?! Sometimes simple is better! Make it your own with a handful of 2x4's and a few more materials. This minimalist project can be found over at A Beautiful Mess.
5. Oversized tic tac toe
If you love games and love entertaining, this project might just be perfect for you! Her Tool Belt walks you through all the necessary steps, and shows you how you can switch it up from the traditional "x's" and "o's" to be anything you'd like - from football teams to a holiday-themed game - the options are endless!
If you love games and love entertaining, this project might just be perfect for you! Her Tool Belt walks you through all the necessary steps, and shows you how you can switch it up from the traditional "x's" and "o's" to be anything you'd like - from football teams to a holiday-themed game - the options are endless!
6. Phone charging dock
The designer version of this phone charging station cost a pretty penny, but with just a fraction of the cost, you'll have yourself your very own charging station, with wood to spare! Find the tutorial here.
The designer version of this phone charging station cost a pretty penny, but with just a fraction of the cost, you'll have yourself your very own charging station, with wood to spare! Find the tutorial here.
7. Floating shelf
Floating shelfs are all the rage, and this rustic version from Shanty 2 Chic is making us swoon! Using little more an a simple 2x4, you can give you bedroom (or living room, or bathroom) a quick face lift!
Floating shelfs are all the rage, and this rustic version from Shanty 2 Chic is making us swoon! Using little more an a simple 2x4, you can give you bedroom (or living room, or bathroom) a quick face lift!
8. Flag blocks
If you're feeling patriotic, try turning a regular ol' 2x4 into a cool flag stack. It's super simple, and is a great addition to your home at the 4th of July or any time of year! This fun tutorial can be found at Simply Kierste.
If you're feeling patriotic, try turning a regular ol' 2x4 into a cool flag stack. It's super simple, and is a great addition to your home at the 4th of July or any time of year! This fun tutorial can be found at Simply Kierste.
9. Rustic lantern
Add some country charm to your home with this super affordable project. This rustic lantern tutorial from Diva of DIY looks way more complicated than it actually is. You can even do this inexpensive project with recycled wood!
Add some country charm to your home with this super affordable project. This rustic lantern tutorial from Diva of DIY looks way more complicated than it actually is. You can even do this inexpensive project with recycled wood!
10. Wine rack
If you're a fan of wine, we think you'll also love this project! Never before has making a wine rack been so easy. The tutorial over at Sawdust to Sequins lays out all the steps to this minimalistic, yet classic wine rack.
If you're a fan of wine, we think you'll also love this project! Never before has making a wine rack been so easy. The tutorial over at Sawdust to Sequins lays out all the steps to this minimalistic, yet classic wine rack.
11. Rustic wooden ladder
You can't get a much cuter place to hang your towels than this rustic wooden ladder. And it's simpler to make than it looks. That's right, it can be made with 2x4's, and lucky for you, Shanty 2 Chic put together a pretty comprehensive tutorial!
You can't get a much cuter place to hang your towels than this rustic wooden ladder. And it's simpler to make than it looks. That's right, it can be made with 2x4's, and lucky for you, Shanty 2 Chic put together a pretty comprehensive tutorial!
12. Test tube vase display
This adorable DIY project from Design, Dining and Diapers is the perfect way to show off a few blooms in your home. The project is super simple and you can use real or fake flowers to make it shine!
This adorable DIY project from Design, Dining and Diapers is the perfect way to show off a few blooms in your home. The project is super simple and you can use real or fake flowers to make it shine!
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