10 surprisingly simple quick & easy woodworking projects for beginners

Interested in a new hobby but don’t know where to begin? Don’t fret! We’ve gathered 10 surprisingly simple, quick and easy woodworking project for beginners to help you get started with this craft.

Napkin holder

Instead of leaving a pile of table napkins on the table, why not create your own napkin holder to make that next dinner party a little fancier? All you need are 3 pieces of wood cut into two sides and the bottom portion. You can place them together using wood glue or nails depending on your preference.

Wooden coasters

Compliment your napkin holders with matching coasters. You can personalize these by varnishing, painting or engraving on top. This is also a great gift you can give to friends and family.

Guitar picks

This is an awesome idea that can also turn into a special and personalized gift for your musically inclined friends. All you need for this project is a little bit of cutting, sanding to smoothen out the surface, and you’ve got yourself one neat looking guitar pick!

Couch arm sleeve

This is a great alternative when you have limited space in your living room and can’t have a coffee table around. With it’s all around functionality, your guest would be surprised that got the idea from a list of 10 surprisingly simple, quick and easy woodworking projects for beginners.

Key organizer

All you need is a single slab of wood, key rings (or hooks), and screws to hang the key organizer on the wall. It’s a perfect accessory next to the door or on your kitchen wall.

Desk organizer

This project does not require any screws, drills or nails. All you need is to pre-cut the wood into the different parts and glue the base with the body. If you’re feeling a little more creative, you can put some design on the body using paint, beads or even fabric. It’s a nice gift for your kids to use on their desks when they do their school work.

Business card holder

This a perfect way to display your business card especially if you have your own business. It’s not only easy to make but also becomes a conversation piece for your guests and customers alike.

Side table

If you’ve got a lot of spare wood to work with, a side table would be the perfect project. All you need to do is sand down a log piece, smoothen the top portion and apply a little bit of varnish and you’re done.

Personalized signage

You can easily make signages for your home decorated with quotes or phrases. You can purchase a soldering iron designed for wood and begin doodling on a piece of wood. Affix hooks onto the back and you’re good to go.

Cake stand

Having a party? What better way to get that rustic feel than to have a wooden cake stand. Just make sure to sand the slab properly before placing that multi-layer cake on top.

Now with these 10 surprisingly simple, quick and easy woodworking projects for beginners, your friends would never guess that it’s your first project! Happy crafting!