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Giveaway-DIY Wood Pallet Projects: 35 Rustic Modern Upcycling Ideas to Personalize Your Space

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Giveaway-DIY Wood Pallet Projects: 35 Rustic Modern Upcycling Ideas to Personalize Your Space

Leave a comment in today’s post by April 28, 2016 and you are in the running for this great guide to building cool stuff with recycled pallets.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Turn simple shipping pallets into stunning crafts for your home!

With DIY Wood Pallet Projects, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you’ll transform old wood pallets into beautiful projects that will help fill your home and yard with style and personality. If you’ve never picked up a power tool, don’t worry. The easy, step-by-step instructions guide you through the entire woodworking process as you recreate all of your favorite designs. Inside, you’ll find one-of-a-kind creations like:

  • Rustic wood clock
  • Herringbone coffee table
  • Planter box with mitered corners
  • Cut-out silhouette art
  • Pallet slat–backed bookcase

Complete with stunning photographs and plenty of inspiration, each of the designs in DIY Wood Pallet Projects will be the perfect addition to your home.

 

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  3. I currently quit my day job to do something creative, i have a bunch of pallets and need ideas and a way to make extra money! This book would be so helpful!

  6. I am intrigued with the many ideas of using wood pallets. This would be a great addition to my “dog” library.

  12. Summer’s here and I need some new DIY projects – this looks like the perfect book for me!

  16. This would be an awesome win. I’ve just started working with pallets, and could use some additional ideas.

  18. This would be great to do with my son. He has done mental illnesses n this would be great for him. Even if I didn’t win it, I would love to know where I could buy it!!!!

  19. Have several pallets just need some ideas to put them to use! Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. I would love to try creating awesome projects with wood pallets, thanks for the chance!
    Kim Reid

  24. What a great giveaway to offer! It would be a great addition to my crafting library! Thank you!

  27. I would love more ideas for creating with pallets. Thanks for the chance to win this book!

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