Viking Chess Kubb Game!

 Kubb! Have you played Kubb?  It's a super fun outdoor yard game! There's a great overview on Wikipedia with the instructions that I'm not going post here.  But it's a great game and easy to make! It would make a great gift too--maybe for Father's day!?  You need: 1 King Piece: 12 inch 4 by 4 10 Kubbs: 6 inch 3 by3 6 Batons: 12 inch 1.5 inch dowels Stakes and string to mark court  We used a chop saw and cut all the pieces down to size.  Measure, mark and cut. Use eye pro!  12 inches for the king! To make the cool pattern of the king, The saw blade is set at a 45* angle. Set at 2" and cut.  Quarter turn the king and cut again...repeat for each edge.  Then set the blade stopper as close as possible to the blade This will create the cool crown on top of the king. Cut all four sides.  Then set the stopper at 4 inches and cut all around the neck.  all four sides.  then set the sto...

Log Slice Pencil Holder!

Log Slice Pencil Holder! Add a rustic and natural touch to your desktop with this log pencil holder!  You will need: A log slice (about 4 inches tall and 4 inches wide) Drill and 1/2 inch spade bit Possibly a pencil.  I found this log at a campsite.  It was just too adorable to burn. You could use any size log and make any amount of holes you want. Imagine a 24 piece set of colored pencils all arranged in a log slice...aw, heaven. I pretreated the log by baking it in the oven at 275* for about 30 minutes, then turning it over for another 30 minutes. It needs to dry or it can crack as it dries out over time.  I lightly sanded the top of the log. Get your 1/2 inch bit locked and loaded.  Drill the first hole directly in the center...then space the other holes at least 1/4" away. Don't drill all the way through the log.  Just down about 2-3 inches. The point of the bit is the center of the circle.  7 holes fits great in a...