we’re back with the february edition of our quarterly diy box — filled with new diy tools and products to inspire you to go big with your projects.
lets diy box is a curated collection of our favorite diy essentials to inspire you to get hands on and diy big!
new this time — a project!
For this box we created a super fun project for you to make + picked products to help you dive in!
Create a v-day charcuterie board by attaching the gold handles to the wood sample. customize with some real milk paint then use the walrus oil cutting board oil to seal! This beginner-friendly project only requires a drill and some sandpaper. Find the full video tutorial here to show you how to create this with the supplies you find in your box!
the cubit (reg $129.99)
The cubit from Let's Plott is the smart diy device you need to tackle your 2021 projects! It connects to your phone via bluetooth and you can plan & design in the app!
Use it to measure your space with the laser measure or roll it to use the measuring wheel. Once you measure, you can hop over to the smartphone app to design your room in AR.
This tool helps you slip the math and calculations and plan your projects by using real-world images, object measurements, and room dimensions.
cutting board oil (reg $9.99) + loggers hand salve (reg $8.99)
There are so many ways to finish your wood, but this stuff Walrus Oil is our FAVORITE. The cutting board oil is a star of the v-day charcuterie board project you can create from the supplies in the box. Buff it on to your cutting / charcuterie board with a cloth for a gorgeous food-safe finish.
There’s also a little something to keep your hands soft + smooth too — the loggers hand salve.
p.s. we LOVE to be able to feature small businesses that are crushing it, and Dave — the founder + human behind walrus oil — is kind of incredible.
Shout out to him for not only creating amazing products but also going all in on our wild idea to launch these boxes. We're so pumped to be able to feature different Walrus Oil products in the first 4 editions of the Let's Diy Box!
3 curated paint samples you can mix up into custom shades
sweetheart // goldenrod // soft white (reg $3.50 each)
Milk paint has so many possibilities — it comes in a powder so you can mix up just what you need for your project. Blend multiple colors into a custom shade or include add-ins to help with bonding and no foam.
For this box, we picked a gorgeous golden yellow, a peppy pink, and a clean white. These colors are clearly some of our favorites, but we also loved these hues for customizing the v-day charcuterie board project. Add a stripe or paint the edge with a pop of color to add a fun & playful twist to your project.
We love Real Milk Paint Co. not only because of their amazing + non-toxic colors, but also because they're family owned. They are so quick to respond to dms and are amazing at answering questions and teaching all about their products.
Their paint can also be finished so may ways to customize the sheen — from waxes to oils — so you can truly customize the finish from satin to matte to gloss.
2x micro trigger clamps(reg $6 each)
We couldn’t forget to include our favorite clamps — they really are like an extra set of hands. Clamps are a game changer for diy builds + projects — they help hold everything in place and can help hold your material flush as you secure it in place. Our all-time favorite clamps are from Bessey.
They really do have unparalleled grip and totally change the game when it comes to diy builds — especially if you're tackling projects solo like we usually are.
silicone wood glue brush (reg $3.99)
You haven’t had an amazing glue up until you’ve used this silicone glue brush. Rockler woodworking creates innovative products to make diy & making easier, and this is one of them.
This little thing is one of our absolute favorites — it helps you spread wood glue on to your piece perfectly and if you forget to wash it (which we do almost every time), just let the glue dry and it pulls right out.
6″ x 12″ premium wood — 1 piece of either walnut, ash, cherry or red oak (value $10)
High-quality lumber can totally make or break a diy build. It's SO essential to find premium lumber so your piece has high-quality construction. More than that though, selecting gorgeous pieces with eye-catching grain patterns totally takes your diy piece from functional to next-level-gorgeous.
Forest 2 home is on a mission to make hardwoods accessible to woodworkers & crafters across North America. They offer high-quality lumber at affordable prices that can be delivered right to your door.
wall hanger 20lb – 5 pack (reg $9)
Nail your wall decor...but without nails. Just push these wall hangers straight into the wall and add your favorite wall art. They hold up to 20 lbs — so you’ll have the perfect gallery wall in no time.
High & Mighty has all kinds of amazing products to make hanging wall decor super easy! We're kind of HUGE fans over here.
gold customize-able tape measure (reg $19.99) + LED lighted cap (reg $19.99)
Who doesn’t need a gorgeous golden tape measure — that we also customized with our logo on it! Contractor DIY Depot has all kinds of super innovative products, many of which are customize-able.
For this box, they also included a super amazing LED lighted cap. This hat is AMAZING for swapping light fixtures or being able to see in tight dark spaces when you don't have an extra set of hands.
classic elegance pull – bayview bronze (reg $6.48)
How cute are these pulls! They're a perfect pick for a 2-drawer nightstand refresh OR you can use them to add to the included lumber piece to create the v-day charcuterie project.
These pulls are from D Lawless Hardware has an AMAZING selection of all kinds of knobs, handles, and pulls in all kinds of finishes and styles. They are one of our favorite places to shop new handles when we're updating cabinets or flipping furniture pieces.
custom tissue paper + eco-friendly paper tape
We customized the box using some adorable tissue paper + tape we designed and printed at noissue. You can create fully custom designs and the tape is water activated and made from recycled paper and soy based inks to make packaging a little more enviornment friendly.
we included a couple little bonus items from us, like a 5″x7″ quote art print — “feel the fear and do it anyways“ that you can find on the back of the notecard attached to the inside of the box.
This is a perfect add to your gallery wall, office, or workshop so you can remind yourself that being a fearless diy-er doesn't mean you don't have fears as you dive in, go big, and try new things. It means you face those fears head on, finding your strength to learn and try new projects and gain confidence with each project you tackle.
We also added an + EXCLUSIVE BONUS 10% off lets diy big shirts — so you can grab your favorite shirt from our shop and we can be #twinning as we dive in together and cheer each other on through epic diy projects.
