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3D Christmas Tree

All Posts, Christmas, Holiday

Homer and Sandra
Sponsored-post- disclosure

I had SO MUCH FUN at the Home Depot DIY workshop in Charlotte NC this weekend.  I wish you all could have been there!  It was a super quick trip: I flew into Charlotte Friday afternoon, did my workshop Saturday morning and then flew home.  It went by so fast, it barely feels like it happened at all…except for the photos and the excitement I feel every time I remember the moments of empowerment I got to be a part of!

 

The Home Depot stores put on DIY Workshops every month so it all went very smoothly.  We had a great time walking through the steps to create the lighted Christmas tree yard decoration.  If you would like complete step by step instructions to create this tree, the Home Depot a printable version and video so you can learn how you learn best.

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After the project demonstration,  everyone that wanted to got to have hands on experience using the power tool!

(I had to help a few ladies figure out that they “wanted” to.)  Well, I think they wanted to — but they were afraid so I just encouraged them to conquer their fears.

And they did!  And they were SO EXCITED after they did it!  Which was super fun and exciting for me to be a part of!!!

 

THIS is what it’s all about for me!!!

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Earlier this week I made my very own version of the lighted Christmas tree.  I wanted one in my workshop where I can see it every day so I modified the plans a little.  I used 1/4″ plywood that I could hang on my wall.  Can’t take up precious floor space in my shop.   I mounted it on a second tree to give it more dimension.

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I drew my tree onto the plywood, cut it out with a jigsaw and sanded the edges.

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Primed that and then traced the outline onto more plywood with a compass.  I used scraps for my second tree so I cut it in 2 pieces.   Then I painted all the tree parts with some green paint I had in my stash.

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I marked the location where I planned on placing my lights.  I removed the lights so I could stick the “socket” through the hole and then replaced the bulbs.  Then I used duct tape to hold them in place.

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Even though I tried to plan out my bulb placement, I ended up with about 10000 pencil marks and a few too many holes.  SOOOooo I had to hide the extra holes.  I had a piece of closet dowel that I cut into strips, spray painted and stuck on the tree over the holes with some 3M double stick foam that I had on hand.  BOOM – mistake hidden!

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It’s pretty stinkin’ fun to have a Christmas tree in my workshop!

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Now, I’m excited to announce that the Home Depot is giving away a $500 gift card!  Oh yeah!!!!!

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For a chance to win the Home Depot gift card, enter the Rafflecopter box below.   You must leave a comment on this blog post AND click the box in the Rafflecopter form right here!

Make sure you use a valid email address so I can let you know if you’re the winner.  Must be a resident of the USA and at least 18 years of age.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own.

November 12, 2014 · 319 Comments

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  1. Sara H. says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I could really use the gift card! I have a lot of unfinished projects and new projects I have been wanting to start and Home Depot is my go to place!

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  2. Heather H. says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I LOVE THE TREE! VERY FUN PROJECT.

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  3. Shannon says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Sawdust Girl rules!!

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  4. Michelle hill says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I would update my kitchen if I won the gift card.

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  5. Nina Halliwell says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I love Home Depot! And so could use this.. we have a leak behind the wall of our shower and need to gut it!

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  6. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I love your tree! The multi-colored lights make it so festive 🙂

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  7. katelyn r says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I would redo my master closet with gift card and replace my oak doors with six panel!

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  8. Stanley C. Pearse says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    A $500.00 Home Depot giftcard will help me acqure some addtional woodworking tools and mention lumber for upcoming projects. Love seeing you Sandra out there with the public and the updates of what you are doing at your home!

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  9. Kathryn Cox says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Oh! I love your Christmas tree – that would be fun to make with my girls! I would use the gift card towards replacing our shower unit in the master bath. After a week of painting and new floors our house reno is almost done!

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  10. Jennifer says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I’m moving into a new house and it doesn’t have any towel bars or toilet paper holders!! I need a Home Depot gift card!

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  11. Jennifer says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I would redo our master closet! It needs to be more functional.

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  12. Holly S says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I’ve always wanted to take a class at Home Depot, seriously going to check into it after the holidays!

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  13. Cathryne says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Would love to win the gift card! Your blog is great & I love your fun ideas! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. ryan says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    would love to use it for projects around the house…

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  15. Tammy says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    So many things I could do with $500 from Home Depot! Excited just thinking about it!

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  16. liz says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    All I want for Christmas is a portable planner! Come on Home Depot gift card!

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  17. Holly S says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Oh and I love your tree…I don’t have much floor space either, so hanging it is brilliant!

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  18. Carolynn livingston says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I am at Home Depot almost every week trying to finish one job after another!

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  19. Tammy says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    So many things I could do with $500 from Home Depot! Excited just thinking about it!

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  20. PJ says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I would tile the flooring in the lower level family room. The old carpet needs to go!

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  21. Jules says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    That would go towards tools and a supplies so I could make more cool things!

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  22. Ashley says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I really do like the tree! I’d love to get tile or granite countertops for my bathroom! I am staining and burning the heck out of my laminate ones!

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  23. Karin Meenan says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    We just bought a new home and need to put in a bathroom. I would be purchasing a vanity, sink, faucet (sink and shower), lighting, toilet and tile. Whew!

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  24. Cristin vosburgh says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I would definitely buy a jigsaw and some other tools…!!!
    And I LOVE the tree! I want to make o ne right now!

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  25. Roger Shaffer says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Fantastic tree. This card would help with supplies for Christmas gift projects.

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  26. Dacia says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I’d love to learn how to install tile or a kitchen tile backsplash at a home depot workshop. Love your workshop tree!

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  27. Amy says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Ohh….we need new interior doors so bad! I would love to learn how to replace interior doors, jamb and all. I love DIY if possible!! Your tree is precious…I might try to make one for my mom for Christmas this year…she is pretty obsessed with Christmas!

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  28. melissa mcclain says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    I would put it towards the landscaping in the front yard. Love the tree too!

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  29. James says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Tiling and grouting. We have to do our new kitchen and it makes me a little nervous.

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  30. KC says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Would be perfect for our 2 bathrooms that are falling apart at the seams!! And we cant afford a remodel for a while. this would be so nice! 🙂

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  31. Kelly says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    You know I would use the gift card to finish all of the incomplete projects in my house!! 🙂 Love the trees, Sandra!

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  32. kate says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    Kitchen makeover budget!

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  33. Nancy Williams says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I’d buy some of their Pure Bond plywood for. Ore cabinets!

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  34. Barbara Legan says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Super cute tree! I would but a few new hand tools, maybe a power saw and some new smoke detectors and batteries…let’s just say burnt kale doesn’t smell so good.

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  35. Joey says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    That tree is pretty awesome, although I was wondering why you didn’t glue the dowel covers. Also liked getting a view of your shop, I am drooling over your festool jigsaw. If I win I’m buying red oak from Home Depot and making a bunch of bathtub desks (I think it’s called a bathtub caddy but I like desk better) and sending one your way, giving one thing I my wife for Christmas, and starting my little wood craft business with the rest.

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  36. Lora says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    If you ever come to Houston for a workshop- I would totally be first in line!!! Love your site.

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  37. angien24 says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Very cute tree! I like the circles covering the holes, what a great save! 🙂

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  38. Bobbi says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I love Home Depot, I’m always there . . . what would I buy, depends on what project I’m working on at the time.

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  39. Gwen says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I would definitely participate in hands-on tool demonstrations at Home Depot workshops. Would love to try routing, using a belt sander, and a band saw.

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  40. Carol Tamminen says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    500.00 would sure help me make a bedroom into my scrapbook room fabulous:)

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  41. BrittaNy says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    I love the tree! I love the Home Depot workshops – I would love one on DIY Christmas decorations.

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  42. Andrea says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I would love it if my local Home Depot provided these classes. They always seem to get cancelled. I would have soo much fun trying out all the different tools.

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  43. Peg Adams says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    A chance to win some extra bucks to spend at my second home? I’d hit the lighting department for some new fixtures for over our fireplace; some molding for a new mantel; paint for the dining room & kitchen; or maybe a new kitchen countertop. So many projects, never enough money!

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  44. Christine says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    what a cute tree project!

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  45. Kerri Alexander says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I would love a $500 gift card because there are soo many things I want to do to our home and this would make starting them a reality!! Oh and your Christmas tree is super awesome! 😉

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  46. Kim says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I would love to come to one of your workshops! Looks great!

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  47. Adee says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I’d love to win so I could buy a new dishwasher!!!

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  48. JIll Griffin says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    So cute, cant wait to make mine! And that gift card would make a whole lot of trees!

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  49. Jordan Troublefield says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    SERIOUSLY! I love that Christmas tree!! Great Job!
    My dad made a wooden cross with lights for our yard growing up…. I bet he’d like a giftcard to make another fun project!

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  50. vANESSA says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    We just bought our house and I have discovered I’m in love with remodeling. Almost done with the kitchen and now on to the bathroom!

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  51. GreG says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Awesome tutorial, you do such a good job breaking things down into simple steps that folks can follow. I think it’s cool how you helped first timers conquer their DIY, and/or, power tool fears. Yeah, I’d love to go on a Home Depot spending spree for my own Christmas present.

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  52. Shannon says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I would use the gift card to buy the Ridgid oscillating belt/ edge sander, more clamps and a new table saw blade 😉

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  53. andie pattison says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Love the Christmas tree! I would buy the rest of my tiles for my drop ceiling in the basement.

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  54. Erica says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Being as we just moved in a new to us but older home we have LOTS of projects on our list. A $500 Home Depot gift card would help us cross something off of the list.

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  55. Don palmer says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    Such a neat design idea! I think I’m going to make one for the kids at work!

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  56. Missy says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Great giveaway! I would use the gift card to plank my living room walls!

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  57. BRandy o'neal says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! I need more wood to build new things like your awesome tree!! Thank you so much for sharing step by step projects!

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  58. Ashley Bee says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I would use the Home Depot gift card to help purchase a washer/dry or fridge for my new house! It definitely won’t cover the whole cost, but it would help a ton. I love that you added a Christmas tree to your shop, btw. 🙂

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  59. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    I want to learn how to use all of those tools and build cool things! I would use a gift card for tools for my future workshop. And your tree is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  60. Robert says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Awesome give a way.

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  61. Bruce R says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve not done the ones at Home Depot, but have done a couple of them with my mentally handicapped daughter at a competitor (rhymes with hose.) I think these are wonderful ways to get kids familiar with tools, building things and doing things with a parent.

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    • Bruce R says

      November 12, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      And I’d use the gift card to finish getting all the bells and whistles for my bathroom remodel.

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  62. Mary South says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Love the Christmas Tree! I think Home Depot offers some great clinics. I think a painting clinic would be great. How to tape properly and using rollers and brushes to get professional results.

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  63. Becky Warner says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    $500 from Home Depot? Fabulous!

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  64. Veronnica PLUCKROSe says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    I love the Home Depot Do It Herself Workshops, my mother, sister-in-law and I make a ladies night out of it! Can always use a Home Depot Gift Card, I would purchase my own lighter tools (drill, circular saw etc) instead of having to hunt down my hubbys heavy, never put away or charged tools, lol! Great job on the tree, would be fun to have you host a workshop!!

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  65. Katy Hendrick says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Any and all holiday DIY workshops are a win for me or how to properly install various types of lighting around the yard to showcase decorations would be awesome!

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  66. Gloria DeLaRosa Ruiz says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I have been doing many of my refurbs & projects with an old saber saw my husband picked up at a garage sale. This gift card would make my Christmas SO Merry!!! Love your blog and thanks for all the inspiration!!!

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  67. kelsey says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    I am so making some of these trees for our front yard!! love the idea, thanks for all the great resources!

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  68. Michele williams says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I love that you are empowering women and encouraging them to use power tools. Love it, love it, love it!!

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  69. Valhalla says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I would spruce up my laundry room 🙂

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  70. Nick P says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Very cool christmas tree, made something similar last year, going to add lights to it this year!

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  71. Andrea says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Oh, man. A $500 gift card is just what I need to get some of these pesky little projects off my list!

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  72. Bibiana says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Oooh, a new set of tools would be great, thanks for the opportunity!

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  73. Zach says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I’d get a much needed table saw with the $500!

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  74. Cathy Claus says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    love the tree! …and your blog! great ideas! perplexed at when you sleep! =:-O

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  75. janeal says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Oh wow! Winning this would be so amazing! After 8 1/2 years in our home, we are finally going to finish our basement, and this would help so much! Crossing fingers!! My 4 oldest kids really need some hangout space for them and their friends.

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  76. ZJ says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    $500?? We just moved, which means I have plenty of projects to work on. With this gift card, I think I would finally remove the glue from our basement floors (previous owner went glue crazy when laying down the carpet), stain and seal the concrete.

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  77. Angie J. says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Super cute tree! I would use the gift card to redo the shelves in my garage. All the clutter makes it impossible to get any word done in there!

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  78. Rosie says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I would do some needed repairs!

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  79. Julie says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I love your tree!

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  80. Angela says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This is so cute! My 11 yr old will be all about this…he pays attention when his dad uses tools and then teaches me! lol

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  81. Shannon says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I wish you were at my Home Depot – my outside corner crown molding for my hutch is making me insane! A $500 GC would enable me to upgrade a sliding compound miter saw so I can tilt either 45 degree angle 🙂

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  82. stephanie says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Totally redoing our kitchen…ourselves. This gift card would come in handy, big time. Though I could really use you at our local home depot for moral support. 🙂

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  83. Dorothy Whelchel says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I would want to build a headboard if I won.

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  84. Bonnie says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    If I won the gift card, I would buy a new tools and paint for furniture projects! 🙂

    -Bonnie

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  85. Amy C says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    So cute! Our yard is sadly lacking in the xmas decorations other than lights – might have to give this a shot before it gets too cold here in MI to do it!

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  86. Joyce T. says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    My yard has NOTHING in it for Christmas…..of course neither do any of my neighbors so I guess we are all Scrooges?? I would love to do something like this and start a trend, but winter came so early this year. Maybe I could use that $500 gift card for a shop heater?

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  87. Lisa Breece says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I absolutely love your 3-D Christmas Tree. I love Home Depot too, and would use the card to buy paint and wallpaper.

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  88. Terrie says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    I plan on going all out for Christmas this year – real tree and everything. My table saw bit the dust two weeks ago and I want to get a good one with a stand so I’m asking for Home Depot gift cards for Christmas but one for $500 would really be super nice.

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  89. brieanne baker says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I so enjoy your creativity! If I won the gift card I would use it to fix up a few things around the house to get ready for winter. And try to find a nice gift for my hard working honey 🙂

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  90. Dandi D says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    We just bought a new house that needs a lot of repairs, so I would use the gift card to buy supplies.

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  91. ShelLeY says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I would like to learn to tile and would purchase tile for my fireplace.

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  92. MaryT says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Love it! Think I will give it a shot, my 3 year old grandson would love to put the lights in the holes.

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  93. Jill C says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    I love your tree! So easy! We can’t wait to decorate for Christmas. We felt really under-done for Halloween in our neighborhood, so we need to step up the game for Christmas.
    I would totally get two nice white toilets! Our new home has gross (like really) beige ones that we can’t get clean and we can’t wait to get rid of them! I would also love to get a table saw to make all the other house projects go a little easier.

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  94. Hunter says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Looks good. I would love a $500 gift card!

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  95. Molly W says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win @ HOME DEPOT! Love to give this project and others a try…saving up for chop saw!

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  96. Maryjane moore says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I would buy myself a table saw, I’m so inspired by your blog! Ready to try my hand at carpentry. The Christmas tree yard decoration is very cute, I can master that one with the power tools I already have.

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  97. fraser says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Would love to win this! I have many projects in planned for our small fixer upper!

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  98. Amy says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Love that you are sharing your excellent handy skills! Just finished tiling a shower and am now thinking a sink upgrade or flooring…The fun never stops 😉

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  99. Jan says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    This is very close to the amount I would need to replace all the shiny brass door hardware in the house…

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  100. HeMa poonamalli says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I would love to attend a workshop at my local home depot. I think a workshop on how to use any big power tool like miter saw, table would be great. I have mitre saw but i am scared to use it. To be specific i want to install baseboards so i don’t pay lot of money to get the dam baseboards installed. i can buy a power tool instead of paying labour.

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  101. Kathy Deblasi says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    If I won the Home Depot Gift Card I would put it towards a french door stainless steel fridge I have had my eye on forever!

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  102. Kacey says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    I currently have no kitchen (fridge is in the back room and no sink, stove, or dishwasher). I would use the gift card to buy a stove.

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  103. Wendy says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Love the tree with the added dimension. $500 would be a nice contribution to the new staircase we’re doing!

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  104. Sugar ellis says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Wow, I really think your tree is darling. The patches on the mistake holes just look like ornaments and make it all the more adorable. As far as $500 at Home Depot, I would buy either a chandelier or wood and trim to trim out all the windows in our house.

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  105. michelle says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    The tree looks nice. Thanks to your blog I’ve been inspired to take another look at my house and a gift card could go a long way to helping me start some projects. ^^

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  106. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Love your tree

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  107. livivua says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I do like that tree very much!

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  108. CC says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    If I won the gift card, I would use it to get paint and supplies to repaint my living room, sitting room, kitchen, and hallway (cabinets and ceilings included). Wow. Just typing that sentence of rooms to paint makes me tired!

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  109. Cindy says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Ooo Sandra. I want, dare I say NEED this gift card from Home Depot. Thanks for the opportunity! xo

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    • Cindy says

      November 12, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Oh, I would buy a Ryobi jigsaw and probably a snowblower. <—blech

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  110. Robin says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    Love the workshops!!! They really do a great job of thinking of projects. I wish they would do bigger projects maybe with multiple days. Thanks!

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  111. Gina carter says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Love your blog. $500 would be a great help on the bathroom remodel I need to do

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  112. Heather C says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    boy do I envy your workshop, I used my garage for the last 10 years then cleaned it up to put car back into. I beefed up my bedroom windows with molding from your tutorial, it was hilarious working on any small surface, but the windows turned out great.

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  113. Mark says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Home depot credit would get me a much needed new drill & impact driver. Harbor freight just don’t cut it for my farmhouse table. https://www.facebook.com/HmTables

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  114. Chris bryant says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    My wife and I just recently moved in to a fixer-up that had the primary work done, but we ran out of money before we could get the plethora of built-ins done that we crave.I have been intimidated by doing these projects around the house until I found your website I now have the bug to try it myself. The $500 gc could really help in getting the product I need to try and tackle my first project and give my wife the master closet she so wants and deserves.

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  115. Tommaso a. puglisi says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Hey Sandra, if I were to win the Home Depot gift card, I would use it to buy Cherry Resilient Vinyl Plank Flooring by Traffic Master Allure; I would use this flooring to redo the first floor of my home. Thanks and awesome blog post!

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  116. Bobby says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    what a creative idea. wish we could have seen you in Charlotte.

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  117. Charles massey says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    If I win the Gift Card I use it to buy supplies to replace my kitchen floor.

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  118. Susan Poll says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Looks awesome!

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  119. Frances says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Great when you can encourage other women to step up and try. New is always scary — “done” is empowering.

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  120. andrea knudsen says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Love love love your wooden Christmas Tree – it’s the cutest! 🙂

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  121. Amanda Wallick says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    Love all of your amazing work! I hope we can use some of your work as inspiration for the house we’re building next year!

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  122. Leilani says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    I would love to learn how to mud and tape. That stuff is hard to do!

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  123. Mike says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    $500 would help me finish our basement… a bunch of can lights and sheetrock comes to mind. : )

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  124. Mary Happymommy says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    We are buying a new house and we would use the gift card for paint!

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  125. Dahna Branyan says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Great Tree – all it needs is a popcorn garland and a present or two underneath. Tell Santa I’ll take a Porter Cable biscuit jointer, or maybe I’ll win the HD gift card. 😀

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  126. Janet says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I totally took a tiling workshop at the Home Depot years ago and tiled half of my main floor. I have stocked up on most of the tools I need so I would get supplies for all my ongoing projects and probably a good hand plane, maybe two, a big one and a little one.

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  127. jenn says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I think your tree is awesome. I’m going to make one for myself, my mom and my sister in-law!!

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  128. Denyalle says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I would put a HD giftcard towards buying a water softener for my house! Then use any extra for a few new power tools 🙂

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  129. Tammy R. says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I would make over my closet. It would have shelves and racks and bins for clothing and shoes and a pegboard for jewelry and accessories. And light, lots of light. And a full length mirror. And my life would be better for it. Thank you.

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  130. laurie R says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I’m in desperate need of this card! We’re heading to Home Depot to buy about…say…$500 worth of new lighting for our basement we’re finishing….so…pick me!! Pick me!!

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  131. Cindy Magar says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    If I won the gift card I would by some windows to replace some of the old bad ones in my house!

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  132. Amanda M says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Cute tree idea and I love Home Depot. I could spend most of a day there easy.

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  133. Valarie says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    Sure could use some roofing material for our patio!

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  134. kristin says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    So glad you had fun empowering the women. And I love the tree in your workshop–it is a spirit lifter for sure! Thanks for the HD opportunity to win!

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  135. Renate says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    i want to buy a chop box…so I can start creating!

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  136. Amy krist says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Oh man…that $500 would help me FINISH so many projects (one of which is your $50 console table that is 1/3 finished!). I would put the rest to use revamping our laundry room.

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  137. michele says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I love how you used creativity to Camouflage your mistakes:-). Great looking tree!

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  138. Kathy S says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I would love to learn how to make my own shelves for my undersink cabinets.

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  139. Laura says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I would use the gift card to help make our new house a home! 🙂

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  140. Maria says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    I LOVE your Christmas tree. So cute! I am also looking for a dishwasher which the gift card would come in handy to purchase.

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  141. Chrissy says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I would install flooring in my kitchen. Thank you Sawdust Girl and Home Depot!

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  142. Celeste says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Your blog encouraged me to ask for a Jigsaw last Christmas! Now I’m just working up the courage to use it 🙂

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  143. Laura Colegrove says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Love the 3D Christmas Tree. Would love to go win a Home Depot gift card for Christmas shopping.

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  144. Sarah v says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I would love to get this gift card. My husband and I desperately need new windows and this would go a long way toward our goal.

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  145. Shannon B. says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I would love to go to a class to learn about building cabinets…just the basics.

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  146. Gloria says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    I would use it the gift card for new lighting in my kitchen and dining room!!

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  147. Andrea D. says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    There are so many tools that I’d love to have (a compact router, a scroll saw, etc.). This prize would really help with that. I just love your lighted Christmas tree, too. I’ll have to start checking out my Home Depot DIY classes. I know that their Do-It-Herself classes are absolutely fantastic!

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    • Heather says

      November 12, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Love your blog… And I could always use a new tool or two 😉

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  148. R. carroll says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Love the tree! It was your blog that encouraged me to get my husband’s power tools out and tackle some projects. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  149. Hsr says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    I would get a new bathtub for our bathroom.

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  150. Ann Marie ANWAY says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    With a home depot gift card I could finally do my back splash in my kitchen!!!!! I love home depot workshops too. I would love to learn to build a low level deck! By the way your Christmas tree is fabulous!!!

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  151. Leah says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    We want to build a house and $50.00 would help!

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  152. Amy says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I love your 3d Christmas tree, the cover up slices look great too. I’d use the GC to buy wood for projects. I need to build a master vanity and king bed!

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  153. Michelle says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Hi, I would love to learn how to tile. Never tried it yet and my house needs some tile work. Also, I “need” more power tools!! I have a long list of stuff to buy at Home Depot. Thanks for the giveaway! =)

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  154. Christy s says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I would like to learn how to make a bookshelf. Love your tree 🙂

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  155. lINDA b says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    I need to redo the closet in my daughter’s room. That gift card would help a lot.

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  156. Tracy says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I love your blog and could really use this GC on the fixer upper I just purchased!!! Thank you!!

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  157. HS says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I’m getting new tiles and paints for our bathrooms.

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  158. Cheryl says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    You are an inspiration. I see the things you have done and created and it inspirers me to push myself to do things I never thought I would do myself!

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  159. Carol says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Love your Christmas tree! Going to make one soon! Would love a gift card to buy tools for my woodworking projects. Love your blog and follow you on Instagram too.

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  160. Toby wollin says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Actually, I really like the round little”mistake covers”. What would I use a gift card for? I’d get a contractor miter saw and some hardwood faced plywood to make some great cabinets for my garage.

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  161. Necie says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I love the tree! I would use the gift card on interior paint for our home.

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  162. Jennifer kelly says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Hmmm.. Christmas gifts and decorations. I would love to have new lights for the yard. In reality it would be a start to the porch we need to add to keep the hot az sun off our house!

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  163. Edie S says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:45 am

    I would love to buy my husband some power tools. He is tired of borrowing and it never seems to fit in our budget. He works so hard to support our family, he totally desserves it!

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  164. CINDY says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:46 am

    I think everyone needs a tree like that in their workshop!! I really need a few power tools in my workshop. Currently doing a guest room remodel and badly need a reciprocating saw to cut the nails from some electrical boxes that I need to remove from the walls. So I would purchase a reciprocating saw. Love your blog by the way. You are so inspiring.

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  165. Heidi harms says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:43 am

    what a great way to decorate your workshop and I am right there with you on how exciting it is to introduce a new woman to the thrill of using power tools to create. They always act so scared and unsure and after using one of the tools there is this glint of empowerment that seems to sparkle in their eyes. Love hearing about that!

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  166. KarmiNa says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:57 am

    That tree looks fantastic!

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  167. Darlene says

    November 13, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Your Christmas tree is way cool! I can always use money to spend at Home Depot. I love, love shopping there!

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  168. Amber says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:44 am

    love the tree and that you are helping people overcome their fears of power tools! Awesome!

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  169. karen C says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Cute Christmas tree! I’d love to get patio furniture from Home Depot. 🙂

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  170. Lindley says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I would love to learn how to use a scroll saw!

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  171. Mindy says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:12 am

    what a great way to decorate the workshop.

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  172. Amy c @ www.ohamyrepurposed.com says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Love this! I was just thinking of fun plywood decor for my yard and this would work great! So cute!

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  173. TAMI SHAUGHNESSY says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Very cute tree! It would look good in my front yard and the deer wouldn’t even eat it!

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  174. jen says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:32 am

    What a great project!

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  175. dianne a says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Thank’s for the details on making the tree, I am on the way to get the supplies to make my own!

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  176. JUlie says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Super cute tree idea! Love it,

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  177. Jackie says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:22 am

    The tree is adorable! We are ripping up our carpet and putting hardwood down so this would help a ton.

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  178. Larry says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Love the 3D Christmas tree project. I just happen to have a piece of 1/2″ plywood in my garage, so this might be a project I can do with my 18 year old daughter.

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  179. nellie says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I LOVE HOME DEPOT. GET ME IN TROUBLE SOME TIME.

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  180. nellie says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I LOVE THAT YOU HAVE THE WHOLE WALL IN PEG BOARD IN YOUR SHOP. I MAY HAVE TO TRY THAT.

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  181. Patti says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Cute tree – I like yours with the dimension of the 2nd one behind it. Do you just have it resting on the hooks at the bottom, and leaning against the wall at the top?

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  182. Dana says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:16 am

    What would I do with a Home Depot GC? Buy tools of course!!! No one can have enough tools… especially with winter coming and all “outdoor” projects coming to an end.

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  183. Sheila says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:32 am

    What a fun project. I’ve got a few I would love to get started on!

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  184. Mary m says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I would love to see Home Depot do a DIY workshop on how to use saws and make cuts correctly. I’ve always wanted to learn but have been afraid to try by myself. I love your Christmas tree!!!

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  185. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I would love to learn to make some decor for Christmas that we can use outside! The tree is super cute! I would put the gift card towards paint and begin a home improvement project!

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  186. Megan says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I would put it towards the compound miter saw I have been dreaming of!

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  187. Kim C says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I’ve had my eye on a new router and table!! Your Christmas tree is bee-u-tiful!!

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  188. Ashley C says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I’d like to learn painting techniques like painting cabinets or furniture!

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  189. Cathy says

    November 13, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    My DIY to-do list is so long $100 would be put to good use immediately! I need a drill press for the deck railing project I have planned.

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    • Cathy says

      November 13, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      OMG! I just realized this was $500 not $100. WOOHOO! Big money. Big Money. I sound like a Wheel of Fortune contestant. 😉

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  190. Tawnya says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    $500 I already have a list! Marble subway tiles for kitchen back splash. New vanity lights, toilet paper holders, and all my faucets have been destroyed by hard water (5). The rest on wood for all the projects I want to do!!

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  191. stacy holly says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I would get something put on my stairs or new floors from the flooded airconditioner and take the paper up

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  192. rick says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I would use the gift card to upgrade the lighting in my shop.

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  193. Vanessa Sepulveda says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I would love to finish my reading nook!!

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  194. Lynne E. says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Oh goodness! First thing I would buy is a miter saw!

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  195. Alicia says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I am hoping to get a dishwasher or a dryer would love this Home Depot Gift Card!! <3

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  196. Jeannie Garcia-Buechele says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I absolutely love your 3D Christmas tree, I wish you would have taught our class in Phoenix. P.S I have been a very good girl this year and if Santa Home Depot and Mrs Claus SawdustGirl would like to give me a 500 dollar giftcard to Home Depot..that would be just awesome..lol.. 🙂

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  197. Soniya says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I would buy an air compressor, miter saw and molding with the gift card! I want to bulk up my Ikea bookcases with crown molding and baseboard 🙂

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  198. STEVE says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Great Blog!

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  199. indykatie says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    New router and a welding setup!

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  200. Carmi says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Love your blog, facebook posts and your ideas. I have a new house an am excited to get moving on some that I have pinned,

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  201. Rachael s. says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    We are in the middle of a major house renovation and addition. A Home Depot gift card would be amazing! P.S. Love your Blog!!

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  202. Kelly D says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I would like to learn how to tile a floor.

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  203. JennY says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I would spend the gift card on my mom. Probably a new lawnmower

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  204. mary says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    I am just closing on a house in 2 weeks so it will be put to great use.

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  205. Cate says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I’ll finally be able to finish the trim in the house!

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  206. Chuck young says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    If I won the card it would be immediately turned into a brand new planer to replace the one that just died. And maybe a seg of Ryobi one tools.

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  207. D Coats says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I do not know what I would buy,but I would have fun doing it.

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  208. Stefani says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I would buy a table saw! That’s the one thing I have to keep trekking up to my dad’s workshop for!

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  209. jessica w says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I would love to learn how to build some shelving

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  210. Laura M says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I love how you added the extra tree for dimension. I so would love the gift card to get my kids a new vanity.

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  211. betty n says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I’d redo a part of our deck that is falling apart.

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  212. Megan S. says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    I would love to take a tiling workshop. I have yet to try it and am a bit intimidated.

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  213. Tammy marshall says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    I would use it for an electrical update that is needed in my home.

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  214. JUSTIN says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Home Depot has been my home for the last several months as I have been renovating a new home since June. 🙂 Haven’t done much with the outside. Rushing to get the something done before the Holidays are here. Don’t want the neighbors to out do us. 🙂

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  215. Beth Lewis says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I would love to finally finish dry walling our attic space. It’s been one of those projects we have put off repeatedly!

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  216. Sherry C says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I love the 3D tree project. I’m always looking for fun projects to do with my son who has autism. Thank you for posting the instructions.

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  217. Jeremy Miller says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I will have to convince my wife to make this. She wants to start woodworking with me. THis should be a good start!

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  218. Kerri King says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:20 am

    $500 would get me some fresh power tools AND a few projects finished!

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  219. Alisha says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I would buy supplies for a mud room closet area.

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  220. Aubrey Davis says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:12 am

    We are building a house and I would buy lighting.

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  221. ChristanP says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:24 am

    If I won the $500 card Id want to get a couple of tools for myself and a Christmas gift or two

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  222. Kim Johnson says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I am renovating my 1940’s home, so I could put $500 to great use!

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  223. BrendaMB says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Oh, this would be awesome to win!

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  224. Donna Marchlewski says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

    OH MY! What a SA-WEET giveaway! I LOVE me some Home Depot! We are in the process of a whole house remodel so this card would be THE BEST EVER!

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  225. tanya says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Oh my, the damage I could do with a Home Depot gift card! I could spend 3x as much time at Home Depot than any department store. How many women go to Home Depot to browse??

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  226. Faye Scharber says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:58 am

    I love your blog! Would love to win the HD gift card! Am learning to use more power tools.

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  227. Christina in Cleveland says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    SCHWEEEEET!!! Home Depot ROCKS!! I am just adding some tools to my list for Santa and anyone else who wants to contribute. I have a loooong to-do list. 🙂 thanks !!!
    ~ Christina in Cleveland

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  228. Pam says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Wow what a great giveaway. We are prepping our home to sell and this GF would certainly come in handy!

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  229. Blake says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I have plenty of projects I would love to have the $500 to go towards. I am looking to add some lights in my basement currently. Would also love to get some Christmas gifts for friends and family plus a few decorations for the house.

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  230. joni says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I could buy some serious tools for making Christmas presents! Thanks,

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  231. Jan says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    We desperately need a bathroom update in our basement bathroom. I would use the card for this and take advantage of Home Depot free tiling classes

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  232. Dani says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    We are renovating our 1900 cottage and could put that gift card to great use! I’ve got my eye on a table saw. If my husband is good… I might even let him play with it too. 🙂

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  233. Kianna says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I want to win!!! My old house could definitely use a little Home Depot love!

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  234. Dale Day says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    That gift card would certainly come in handy with the renovations I have planned for my home. I have already signed up for the upcoming DIH class at The Home Depot. Can’t wait.

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  235. Heather says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I am in love with the tree and am going to see if my dad-in-law will help me create one for myself! (PS- also, love that you’re an NC girl! I’m from Winston-Salem… Greatest state there is!)

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  236. Janet says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Husband and I are planning a kitchen renovation soon. This gift card would be an awesome project starter!!!

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  237. JOHN says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    You captured why most of us don’t fly our freak flags…we are afraid. We don’t know what to buy, don’t feel comfortable with the tools, don’t want to end up like our friends with missing digits and are afraid what we make will get comments like, “Oh, you did that?, hmm.”
    I would enjoy seeing a bunch of Christmas or Holiday decoration or craft things to make. I have a small wooden “sleigh” box that holds our Christmas DVD’s. We have some wreath door hangers we use every year, I have a couple snowman and Santa shelf hangers. One thing I really want to make is a cool lighted set of reindeer for the yard with movable head and legs I could set up in funny combinations and move around the yard during the season to different spots and poses, like one on the roof and the other hanging off by a hoof or one climbing a tree and the other pushing the other up the tree. The metal ones are OK, but I enjoy wood, the smell, the feel, the look and the fact that I did it. Just some thoughts.

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  238. Kristen says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I could reaaaaally use a planer of my own. I am borrowing my Dad’s right now, but a girl needs her own tools! I would love to see more do it herself workshops. They are a great asset, and I love getting women familiar with tools!

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  239. Frin says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    You go girl! Love the Christmas tree…I would like to see instructions on installing Crown moulding…drywall repair, cupboard modifications…like adding crown moulding…painting…etc. You are doing a great job and instilling confidence in women everywhere you go!

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  240. Teresa says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I would love to learn how to use a miter saw. I need molding in our housd

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  241. Elizabeth says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    we recently moved to a different state and had to leave my raised bed vegetable garden behind. I would like to use the giftcard and get supplies for building more raised beds and start a new garden in our new home.

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  242. Marissa says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Could definitely use the gift card! Bought my first home recently and it needs a new chandelier in the living room.

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  243. Annette Oldenburg says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    The gift card would come in handy! We just built a house and have a master bedroom closet to build out.

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  244. Lynn says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I would love the gift card. I need to replace the built-in microwave with a stove hood and a garage door opener would be wonderful!

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  245. Rey says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This would be a great gift to get some Kreg jigs and do some projects with my son!

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  246. Tom says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Really cool idea!

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  247. Heather C says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I’m always in Home Depot, it is my home away from home

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  248. PAM says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Just moved to a new house and new neighborhood. Would love the gift card for some great outdoor Christmas decoration.

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  249. Andy M says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    With $500 I would definitely purchase a planer and router. Working with warped boards has been an issue on my projects, and a router would really spice up my projects.

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  250. Tonja says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    This looks easy enough for me to try without the hubs! Thanks.

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  251. Teresa Impson says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    That Home Depot Gift Card would go a long way towards replacing my kitchen cabinets that I so desperately need! Thank you so much for this offer and the chance to win $500! God Bless!

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  252. Jill Nelson says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I love your project and I love making Pinterest “accessible” to us everyday people!!

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  253. Maria says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I love the tree. I can’t wait to make one of my own!

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  254. shannon says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Love the idea of home made tree! I would want to make more than one and stake them in the yard!

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  255. Maria says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Love the tree. I can’t wait for the next holiday project!

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  256. Jennifer Madigan says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I would love to purchase a table saw. We have been wanting I’ve so we could build all three of our children beds. This would be amazing to win.

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  257. Kathy says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I am so excited to see this giveaway!! I want to make my son a loft hedge Christmas and what better way!! Love that tree!! I am going to make that, too. 😉

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    • Kathy says

      November 14, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Or bed. Not sure what a loft hedge is… Lol

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  258. Rose says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Love your blog. I just moved in a new house and would love a HD gift card for all my upcoming projects!

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  259. Laura says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    lOVE YOUR BLOG, WOODWORKING ETC, WOULD LOVE TO WIN!

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  260. Debbie B. says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    I would love to learn to be comfortable with a router.
    Just purchased a scroll saw and am looking forward to purchasing wood to do some fun scroll work. Also, I hate sanding, so need to purchase as many variables for power sanding as possible.
    Love this blog. Just what I need…step by step instructions. Thanks.

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  261. Winnie says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Love your tree ! I made a sleigh for the front yard and would love to have this tree next to it. I’d use a HD giftcard for a compound mitre saw and/or small air compressor.

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  262. Denise Boyle says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I think that tree is adorable, and I would have died to be able to attend a workshop you taught. Did those people have any idea???? I hope they appreciated it. Well, a Home Depot gift card would go towards going all Sawdust Girl on my kid’s bathroom!

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  263. Laura says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    LOVED YOUR TREE, WOULD LOVE TO WIN, TRYING TO MAKE ALL OF OUR FURNITURE

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  264. Maria Madrid says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love the tree! I have a 9 year old boy that keeps begging me to do wooden yard art and I bet he would love this project. I rescued a chair from a neighbors curve a couple of months ago and I would use the gift card to buy a sander, an electric stapler, and chalk paint to refurbish that cute chair. I would also love, love, love to take a class on refurbishing or repainting furniture. Thanks!

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  265. Julie says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I can always use $500 at Home Depot!

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  266. Vel says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Thanks, for the post I am inspired again.

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  267. Sharon o. says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I’m thinking that a little variation of this lighted tree would be an awesome display piece for selling ornaments at the Christmas bazaars.

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  268. Denise says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Love it, I think I have been able to put the guys working at home depot here on the floor. I am usually up to something during the month. Never have my husband with me and there is a reason for that! I would love to win a $500 gift card. We moved into our current home last December 2014. While packing my husband made me say goodbye to my 6′ grinch (I cut, painted, and he went out front of the house for 14 years. Looked like Jim Carrey in the Grinch movie) also Max, I made them 1″ plywood, but dry heat in Texas took its toll but you couldn’t tell when you got far enough away. So my husband did the unthinkable and found them in pieces in the dumpster. He knows I am ready to come up with a new yard holiday decoration. What I could do with a bigger budget???? Love your inspiration!!

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  269. Kathleen says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I love your Christmas tree! I really want to make one. I have so many projects that I want to tackle that I could definitely use $500. There are still a million and one things to do to our house! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  270. David Smith says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    If I won, I could buy some more tools like a mitre saw and table saw and others for a wood shop that I am setting up in our garage.

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  271. DENISE hANS says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Thanks, Sandra, for another few laughs during my coffee break! I could use the $500 to build a coffered ceiling in my basement. Have all the tools needed, just need materials! Ha!

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  272. EMMA Arbogast says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I would use the gift card to buy spray paint to make my version of the tree purple and pink like the inside of a unicorn.
    Just kidding. I would probably buy some gardening supplies for the spring.

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  273. Lisa Kubin says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I love love love your Christmas tree but doubt I could make one myself. I am very accident prone and thus my husband won’t let me near power tools. I would love to learn to build my own built in shelves from a Home Depot class.

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  274. Amy u says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    A Kreg jig and some smallish power tools I’m needing to build cabinets!

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  275. ashley alexander says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I would use it to purchase new trim for the rest of my house. It’s been pretty sad and unfinished for the last 2 years! I would also buy some replacement doors that the previous owners thought were a good idea to get rid of!!!

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  276. Lisa W. says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I could use the money to buy materials to fix up my yard and get some extra storage.

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  277. Jessie G. says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I would love to learn how to time a shower.i like the 3D tree! i think it would be awesome for the kids’ playroom for the holiays.

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  278. Jessie G. says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    i’d love to learn how to TILE a shower (not time a shower) – LOL

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  279. stacey O'day says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    You inspire me sawdust girl! Keep up the good work and that fun attitude!

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  280. Trudi says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    My first “real” furniture build was using one of your plans. Would love a Home Depot gift card to buy more wood!

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  281. sarah says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I would put it towards a new appliance in our upcoming kitchen remodel!

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  282. Isaura says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I would put the money towards a table saw. I would loooove a Table saw!

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  283. Debby says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Tools and more tools.

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  284. Sharon Halsey Brown says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Great giveaway!

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  285. bryan patterson says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    love the tree may have to do it for my mom she has the bah humbug attitude 🙂

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  286. jIM says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I just ripped out all the molding in my house and am going to be replacing it after my floors are refinished. I also painted all of my doors and am replacing the hardware. A Home Depot gift card would be great right now!

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  287. Cory says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    – I’d like to see a demo for firepit construction.
    – With a $500 Home Depot card, I’d buy something really exciting like 2″ XPS insulation for half our basement, or two new bathroom exhaust fans with accompanying ductwork and timer switches, or a new 50 gallon Rheem water heater with the fancy display screen.
    – I rather like your tree – I’d only be concerned about storing it for eleven months each year. But it looks great.

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  288. Barbara says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    We are building a new house and could use the Home Depot gift card for a zillion things! Thanks for doing this.

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  289. Seth says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Looks good

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  290. Gail Moretz says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I am always making something. I really need a nice miter saw. Have my eye on a Ryobi from Home Depot. I am using your blog posts to learn how to put up molding. Thanks!

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  291. Sam says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    We desperately need to redo our bathrooms in our home, so the card would be very appreciated.

    Great job on the tree!

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  292. Melissa S says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    I need to get my almost 3 year old out of the nursery and into his big boy room so that I can get my 4 month old baby out of my room. This would seriously help in being able to purchase the supplies to make that happen. Now if only I could win some extra time too. 🙂

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  293. Karen says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I would love to learn about wiring and plumbing so I don’t have to pay for those seriously expensive services 🙂

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  294. Amanda McKee says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    This is cute!

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  295. Amanda McKee says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I love the tree and would love to get some new power tools!

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  296. Dc says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Love the 3d tree! So bright and fun! I’d add glitter too!

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  297. Tish Sappington says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I would love to win so I can replace my backdoor it has rusted through and caused water damage to my deck….and the money that was set aside was spent to replace my stove that died on Monday , at least I got a great deal with the Home Depot sale that is going on now.

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  298. Anne says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    What a fun project! And seriously… great give away!

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  299. Mary Beth says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    If I won a gift card from Home Depot, I would make Christmas Trees in all sizes for not only my home, but my friends and family as well! I will look into Home Depot workshops in my area to see what they have to offer!!!

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  300. Amy says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I’d love to learn how to install wall tile.

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  301. Guerrina says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Oh my! All the projects in my head are spinning at warp speed. I think with a HD gift card I would invest in a finish nailer, paint sprayer, and a Dremel Max THEN use the rest to do finish getting supplies for making a bathroom vanity, decorative headers over my doors & windows, and giving my son, a single father, a more grown up contemporary room – he’s stuck in the smallest bedroom (about 10′ x 12′) and really deserves a great space! Thank you for the chance, Sandra!

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  302. Sharon C. says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    I love this blog! I am an avid DIY so Home Depot is one of my favorite places to shop.

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  303. staci torgerson says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I love diy projects and love cresting fun Christmas trees or crosses.

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  304. kim massa says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    You did a great job on the tree. I once tried my hand at creating an angel same way you did the tree. The 100+ lights needed to outline the wings and halo and gown sent me running. I gave the cut out to a friend. Don’t know what he did with it.
    If I won the gift cert to HD I would buy more wood for my bedroom night stands and dressers. They would see me in the store right quick.

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  305. Kelley says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I love the Christmas tree project! Wish I could have been at the HD class, but know I could make one myself… with the HD gift card 🙂

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  306. susan says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    Love my Home Depot!!! I feel so empowered when I visit there. I Love buying wood and tools!!

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  307. Dorothy says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Love the lighted Christmas Tree. You workshop looks amazing. New to this blog. Excited to see what you share and learn new things.

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  308. Erin says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Great project! Hmmm…what would I do with a gift card from Home Depot? Well, that’s easy! I just bought a new house and just about every room needs to be renovated. But, since I hate my fridge right now more than anything, I’d definitely buy a new one first!

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  309. David says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I would finish the darn desk Sandra designed for us over a year ago.

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  310. Jill McHale says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I would love to learn the art of woodcarving 🙂

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  311. Brad says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    Great post!

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  312. Sandi says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I would love to attend a glass tile workshop. With the gift card I would be purchasing tools.
    Also loving the Workshop Christmas Tree!

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  313. Chuck says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    New table saw

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  314. Liane says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity, and the great info.

    Reply

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