5 (Easy + CHEAP) Fence Picket Projects That Look EXPENSIVE! | Budget Woodworking

▶This video is sponsored by Midi Health. Personalized, compassionate, virtual care for perimenopause, menopause, and more, covered by insurance in all 50 states. Book your first visit here: https://bit.ly/whiskeyandwhitmidi Five brand-new projects built from cheap cedar fence pickets! SUPPLIES + LINKS ⬇️ Beginner Wood Video:    • Beginner Wood Building Tips + Tricks 🔨 GEN...   Safety Goggles: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/bFbzF Power Sander: https://rstyle.me/n/fnjvcfcpyxp Saw: https://rstyle.me/n/fnqvgecpyxp Drill: https://amzn.to/3q0ICRO Nail Gun: https://bit.ly/3EUi9K9 Work Bench: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/6M8oz Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/4vklI3g Clamps: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70311708 Antique White Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70311848 English Chestnut Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70311959 Staining pad: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70308658 Project Specific & Cut List ▶Divided Organizer Box Cuts all from a 6" wide picket: 3 pieces at 15 in, 2 pieces at 2 in, 2 end pieces at ~4¾ in (measure to fit your box opening), 1 divider piece at ~13⅞ in (measure to fit your box opening) Assembled with 1¼ in brad nails ▶Rustic Wreath Display Board Cuts all from a 6" wide picket: 3 pieces at 22 in (adjustable to preference) Supplies: Hammer, old screwdriver, wire brush (for distressing) Black matte metal hook, Menards 1x2 scrap wood (or shims/paint stir sticks as substitute) Wood glue + nails ▶DIY Garden Flag Stand Cuts: Two 2x4 pieces at 30 in, one 2x4 piece at 14 in 1 in dowel rod cut to 18 in Two fence pickets at 18 in wide ▶ Dollar Tree Corkboard Makeover Cuts (mitered at 45°, short point to short point): Two pieces at 21½ in Two pieces at 15½ in (Inside opening: 21½ x 15½ in — adjust if your corkboard/image differs) Supplies: Corner braces, Menards (not in current list) 5/8 in self-tapping screws: Wood glue + nails ▶ Vintage-Style Wood Crate Cuts: Two pieces at 17½ in (sides — reclaimed wood, adjust to your box) One piece at 16 in (bottom) Two end pieces (size varies — measure to fit) Image Transfer Tutorial from ‪@ChristinaElizabeth15‬    • HOW TO TRANSFER WORDS AND IMAGES TO WOOD |...   0:00 - Intro 0:23 - How to build a divided wood box out of fence pickets 5:45 - DIY Wreath Display Board 8:23 - DIY Wood Garden Flag Stand with fence pickets 13:13 - How to dry out fence pickets before building 13:48 - Dollar Tree Cork Board Makeover 17:58 - How to make a vintage wooden crate with fence pickets ---------------- ⭐ MOST LOVED CRAFT SUPPLIES ⭐ Full list on my blog (with links): https://whiskeyandwhit.com/starthere/ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/whiskeywhit ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/whiskeyandwhit/posts Walmart Storefront: https://walmrt.us/4dEzs1J LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/whisk... Tour My Craft Room/Office:    • GENIUS Craft Storage, Organizing, + Declut...   ---------------- I’m Whitney a budget-friendly DIYer who will show you easy DIYs, hacks, and tutorials to make your life easier! I also love to share Budget Home Decor content, Wood Build Tutorials, Cricut tips and tricks, Thrift Flips, and Dollar Tree Hacks! #WhiskeyandWhit 📧 Collabs: [email protected] http://www.whiskeyandwhit.com   / whiskeyandwhit     / whiskeyandwhit     / whiskeyandwhit     / whiskeyandwhit​   Happy Mail: Whiskey & Whit, 472 IL-47 Ste F, #304 , Sugar Grove, IL 60554 ---------------- PLEASE READ: This space is all about creative DIY and home decor, and I encourage open, friendly discussions. Please keep comments respectful—any offensive language, hate speech, spam, or off-topic content (like politics) will be removed (and could cost you your ability to comment on my channel). A quick safety note: While I share fun and inspiring projects, you’re responsible for your own safety. These DIYs may involve tools or materials that require caution—please read all warnings, and keep these projects out of reach of children. Whiskey & Whit LLC and its affiliates are not responsible for any accidents or injuries. All content here, including videos, photos, and designs, is copyrighted. Please respect my work and contact me for permission if you'd like to use anything. And as an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through the links, at no cost to you. Learn to construct a sturdy planter box from scratch today. If you've got cheap cedar fence pickets sitting in the garage, this tutorial walks you through five different builds start to finish — a mail and coupon organizer, a wreath display board, a garden flag stand, a reworked Dollar Tree corkboard, and a vintage-style wood crate. Along the way we cover picking good fence pickets at the store, drying out wet boards before you cut, and a two-tone stain technique for an aged, weathered finish. Whether you're brand new to wood building or just have a fence picket stash to use up, these are approachable, beginner-friendly builds. Let me know in the comments which project you're making first.