Crafting with Wood Pallets Review

Crafting with Wood Pallets Review and Giveaway

If you are anything like me, you have not given wood pallets much more then a passing thought. When I brought this topic up to Jason he almost laughed while confirming that yes, in fact he knew about pallets and they were more then a passing thought in his world.

When Jason was younger, apparently much younger, he would rally his friends together and they would go to a secluded area known as Spooks Canyon. Now remember this was in the day BEFORE cell phones, email and mass messaging so this really was a feat when anywhere from 50-100 people would show up. In a secluded area the need for fire sustainment is essential and since Jason had a truck he was the official wood pallet collector. Over the years he estimates that he had gathered and used close to 1,000 pallets if not more.

Naturally when I recently received the new book by Becky Lamb entitled “Crafting with Wood Pallets: Projects for Rustic Furniture, Decor, Art, Gifts and More” I remembered the stories of Jason’s pallet collection days. While different and much more usable then Jason’s use of pallets, this new book shows the reader over 25 different ideas to re-purpose a wood pallet.

The book is comprehensive and the instructions are simple to follow. The book is set up in a simple format and begins with an introduction that reads like a personal letter to the reader about the authors path to writing this book. The book then proceeds to be broken up to into Pallets 101: Everything You Need to Know – covers tools needed, how to break down a pallet, etc. and a section on Adding Color: Painting Technique. The book then goes into the projects and vary from storage ideas, household items, outdoor items, art and decor as well as a section to use the scraps. The end of the book contains a resource list and metric conversions.

The projects through-out the book are easy to read, and include color photos. Each project contains a small paragraph about the project and how it came to be created. There is a supply list which lists board sizes, any screws or nails, and paint items as well as any other items you may need for completion. The instructions that follow are east to read and include measurements and periodic pictures. Each project also has a estimate time frame to complete the project and the skill level needed which range from beginner to intermediate and up to expert.

I plan to go pallet hunting with Jason in the near future, although the end result for the pallets will be very different then they used to be for him. I know that I am with an expert though choosing the best of the best. I am so excited to undertake the projects in this book and up-cycle a pallet or two.

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25 thoughts on “Crafting with Wood Pallets Review”

Jill Jacoby November 7, 2015 at

I have not crafted with pallets but I have two I picked up and am waiting for the right project and cooler weather.

Alison November 9, 2015 at

I always look at pallet DIY projects but haven’t had a chance to try one – this would be a great way to start!

CHar November 9, 2015 at

I haven’t crafted with pallets; however, my dad and I would love to try!

Meghan B November 9, 2015 at

No, not yet!

Daniel M November 9, 2015 at

haven’t done it and don’t know what I’d make but looks like the book has lots of good ideas

Raymond Stone November 9, 2015 at

In it to WIN it! Thank You!

Kailey B. November 9, 2015 at

Love this!

Sharon V November 9, 2015 at

No, I have never crafted with pallets, but would love to make a small table for my entry way.

JIll November 9, 2015 at

No, I haven’t yet but have seen some cool ideas on Pinterest.

savannah hadden November 10, 2015 at

I’ve made signs and Christmas trees! I love wood palettes

Ashley C November 10, 2015 at

I haven’t done anything with pallets yet, but I have some set aside for a project!

Angela Saver November 11, 2015 at

I’ve never done any crafting with wood pallets, but would love to! I want to make some signs with our family name!

susan hartman November 11, 2015 at

I’ve never crafted with pallets but would like to. I have some hanging around.

mel November 11, 2015 at

No, I haven’t crafted anything from pallets yet, but I would be interested in making tables of all types and sizes.

Trish F November 12, 2015 at

I ounce made a compost holder using pallets, not sure if that is the same thing as crafting. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Heather Poindexter November 14, 2015 at

No, but this is great, I think first I will do a shelf.

Angel McMore November 15, 2015 at

I have painted one with a US Flag.

Sharon Kaminski November 16, 2015 at

I would make some garden boxes to plant things in.

Liz K November 20, 2015 at

I love the look of pallets but I haven’t been successful in deconstructing them. I’ve seen some cool vertical gardens made with pallets, and I love that garden bench on the cover.