Meet the Woods
Over the river and through the woods, to Melissa’s house we go…
Welcome to the Woods is a blog about all inspiring at the Woods’ household. My name is Melissa Woods and I write to help inspire and motivate you to get creative with DIY home improvement, seasonal crafts, and home decor advice! If you love making a house into a home, you’ll feel right at home here.
I am a young mom to four wonderful kids, Lillian (11) Nicholas (9) and Theodore (7) and Liam (2)! I am married to my high school sweetheart, Stephen. He encourages me to push myself in life. I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and Stephen prodded me to start a blog for almost a year before I took the plunge in January of 2014. His pride in my creative and parenting abilities helped me to believe I had something valuable to share.
My hope for this blog is that I write an article to help you, inspire you, or improve your home.
It is amazing to be able to reach out to someone you might never have met and touch their lives. I thank my husband for encouraging me to start it, I know I’ve helped at least a few people already. I really hope you stick around and sign up for my email newsletter; this is my blog to give you a glimpse into life in the Woods.
You have done amazing I’ve learnt a some good ideas Thank you
Good luck with your writing x
Hi Melissa,
Please sign me up for your newsletter. I am a stay-at-home mom and a parent volunteer at a local school. I run a grade 1-8 craft program with another lady for about 137 students in rotating groups. (I would look forward to sharing ideas with you. I like your toilet roll and construction paper pumpkin.) I will teach the kids how to make paper mache fruits and veggies and hornets (our school mascot) for the next 6 weeks. The older students will be adding details such as textures and seeds for “sectioned fruit”. I can’t wait to see the results. I will tie this in with a lesson on colour pigments and nutrition. Do you have anything you would like to share? Thanks for your effort. I really enjoy your stuff.
Maria Fleet – AKA The Crafty Pirate
Ontario, Canada
I visited your blog this morning and enjoyed it very much! What a beautiful family! Your children are so blessed to have such a talented creative Mom and Dad.
Thank you!
Hi melissa, i was skimming through youtube to check out aome diy and i ran across your video on stairs makeover. I love it. I would like to get into some diy myself. What do you suggest me start taking some classes? Wood working? I like to do rustic to modern idea. Furniture home decor. Etc. I just dont know where to start?
Thanks Hong! I got started painting furniture, which lead to building very simple things like wooden signs. Eventually, after years of odds and ends, I was able to build things myself. It takes a lot of patience and perseverance. I taught myself, but watching youtube videos and taking a class to expedite your learning is a great idea. I would start with projects that are very simple. If you’re interested in DIY, be sure to follow my blog!
Melissa
Hi, I just discovered your blog today. I have already watched three videos! I am a full-time working mom of three so I don’t have a lot of time (or money) to run to craft and Home Improvement stores. I really love how use things around the house or things you found at yard sales or paint at the recycling center to make things simple and easy and quick!
Aw I’m so glad you found me, Jennifer! Thank you for the sincere comment.
Melissa
Hi Melissa!
I would really like to see if a collaboration would be possible with you. Please feel free to email me and I can give you all the fun details. Your site is absolutely gorgeous by the way!
Thank you!
I love your home Decore.
Thank you Lisa! <3
Your Blog is wonderful. I am a retired photographer and love to do painting and all kinds of crafts.
Love your Blog! Please add me so I can get your news letter. Thank you!!
Wonderful Jean! I’m so glad you found me. I added your email to my newsletter list, thank you for following along!
Hey Melissa!
I saw the video (don’t remember where, but I lovvved it) where you took the Thankful, Grateful, Blessed window pane and turned it into a Christmas one.
In the video you mentioned where you get your paint markers from, Amazon i believe, but I can’t remember the name of it!
Would you be able to tell me what brand they are?
Thanks!!
Sharlene Rogers
Here’s the affiliate link Sharlene! http://amzn.to/2nO3jwd This white marker is awesome – Rustoleum brand – for writing on windows and glass. Otherwise, if you were looking for my favorite permanent paint pens, here’s the 5-pack Sharpie brand: http://amzn.to/2BJwIRF
Hi Melissa. I watched with great interest your video on making a clock from pallets. What kind of tool did you use to cut the curves on the clock face? Thanks!
Hi Paul! Thanks for asking 🙂 It’s just a multi-tool I found at Aldi actually. It has three uses: two different types of blades and a sanding attachment. You can find something similar on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2uhedAY (aff link)
Hi Melissa,
I love the hollow birch bark ideas, as I’ve found those in the woods behind our house. I would like to be added to your email list. Clicking on the logical place to sign up didn’t work. I, also want to start marketing some of my crafts, just don’t know how to start. Thanks. Wanda
hi Wanda! I signed you up for the email list, I’m sorry my pop-up must not be working… Also – if you’d like to connect more personally and share your crafts with my followers, please join the Welcome to the Woods group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135624800568114/
Hi Melissa,
how can I get in touch with you? I have some collaboration ideas that would like to discuss with you.
Thanks,
Ivo
I’m enjoying your blog!
Can you please add me to your e-mail list. Many thanks
Done! Thanks Louise!
Oh please keep us posted on your DIY projects. Love the tree u did tonight
Hi, i’ ve been following you for some time now and I really enjoy your inspirational videos. I remember seeing your art work at the sleigh and many more that got me hooked! I just wanted to say good job and you are amazing at what you do. Having 3 kids and making decorations, furniture, renovations, blogging ect… I really take my hat off! Wish you and your family all the best and remember to dream big!!
Thank you so much Justina! What a sweet comment. I really appreciate followers like you! 🙂
Ok here goes, where did you get those hand squeeze clamps?
Hi Mike! Here’s an affiliate link to the closest thing I could find online. Looks like they’re only made overseas in the UK… I got mine at a garage sale. https://amzn.to/34T0FvO
Just curious how your poly crylic job held up on your countertop? I’m wanting to do my kitchen counters and my husband hates the high gloss look but I’m more worried about the staining and durability.
So far I’ve been very happy, most every stain comes up with a magic eraser or gets wiped off easily with water. I’ve only had one stain that has left a faint mark over the last three months – pickle juice. Even that spot has started to fade with time. I’ve been happy overall!
Melissa
I follow all your projects. I believe you are an innovative and compassionate designer. Your work shows true drive and your desire to get your projects done with three helpers.
I really like the front porch project and your swing on the back porch.
You keep up the outstanding DIY projects.
To you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you John!! What a kind comment.
Hi Melissa,
I found your DIY videos and you have inspired me. I’ve always been interested in home renovations. I’ve always had to hire people to do even simple things. Lately, I’ve become interested in learning how to do things myself, move a light switch, install base or door trim, use power tools. Thank you for sharing your creativity and knowledge. I look forward to learning from you!
Hi ! My name is John
I have been watching your videos and have to say I am quite impressed by your knowledge in this field .
I am a retired carpenter, spent most of my life in construction .
Keep on going a lot of people will learn a lot from you your a good teacher.
Love your teaching style & how you work with your husband. Hope you are doing well in this new year.
God bless your family!
Impressive….