For our church's Advent sermon series we're going through the famous John 3:16 as a way to look at Jesus as God's gift to the world. I usually come up with all of our sermon graphics, but I also wanted to create a large display in the foyer of our sanctuary. I had this idea …
Vintage Treasures From Grandpa
As I explore the many handmade garage cabinets my grandpa built in this old house, I continually come across more and more treasures. Most of the tools I use are leftovers from him. The other day while I was rummaging through some old boxes, I found these: I have no idea what to do with …
Vintage Soda Crate Chalkboard Nightstands
After we got our reclaimed wood bed frame from Crate & Barrel, my wife wanted nightstands to match the new bed and the recently-built industrial pipe shelf. Since we're living in my grandparents' old house, we have no shortage of cool vintage things around. My grandfather worked as a butcher at a grocery store, so …
Continue reading "Vintage Soda Crate Chalkboard Nightstands"
DIY Vintage Briefcase Guitar Effects Pedalboard (PART 2)
So after I [thought I] finished my briefcase pedalboard, my wife says, "did you try it out?" "Not yet," I replied... but quietly I was thinking, "I don't need to try it out. I know what I'm doing!" Turns out, I don't know what I'm doing. Listen to your wives, fellas. I plugged in all …
Continue reading "DIY Vintage Briefcase Guitar Effects Pedalboard (PART 2)"
DIY Vintage Briefcase Guitar Effects Pedalboard (PART 1)
Here's a neat-o little project that I've been wanting to put together for a while now. I've wanted a guitar effects pedal board for a long time, but I couldn't justify paying for one (because I don't play many gigs these days and my guitar skills aren't good enough to warrant a fancy board for …
Continue reading "DIY Vintage Briefcase Guitar Effects Pedalboard (PART 1)"