Love rustic decor and repurposed DIY ideas? If you have not tried making projects with old barrels, you have to see these awesome and easy crafts and decor made from old wooden barrels. From outdoor ideas for the patio and porch to farmhouse style wall art to the coolest dog bed you’ve ever seen, we have the best barrel projects for you. Follow the step by step tutorials to learn how.
1. Wine Barrel Ring Succulent Wreath
Do you love diy projects old barrels? This wine barrel ring succulent wreath idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the ring succulent wreath. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Thisgrandmaisfun has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
2. Wine Barrel Serving Platter
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this wine barrel serving platter idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Zestitup at the link.
3. Coffee Table
This coffee table idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Theruggedrooster to see every step.
5. Wine Barrel Water Garden
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Wine Barrel Water Garden – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. The complete step by step version is linked above.
6. Wine Barrel Mirror
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the wine barrel mirror. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Astoriedstyle has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. Barrel Wood Stove
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this barrel wood stove idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Backwoodshome at the link.
8. Wine Barrel Dog Bed
Give this wine barrel dog bed idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Lolathepitty to see every step.
9. Light Up Whiskey Barrel
Wilkerdos nailed it with this light up whiskey barrel idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the up whiskey barrel. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Wilkerdos for the complete recipe.
10. Maple Syrup Evaporator
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this maple syrup evaporator idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Gardenfork’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. DIY Whiskey Barrel Table
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy whiskey barrel table idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. No Weld Double Barrel Smoker
I have always loved fun crafts, and this no weld double barrel smoker idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Survivalathome at the link.
13. Rain Barrel
This rain barrel idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Tixeertne to see every step.
14. Rocking Chair Made From Recycled Barrels
Why make it complicated? This rocking chair made from recycled barrels idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the from recycled barrels. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Trendir for the complete recipe.
16. Whiskey Barrel Cooker
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Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
17. Whiskey Barrel Kerogator
From a quiet night in to a full house, this whiskey barrel kerogator idea works if you love craft ideas. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the whiskey barrel kerogator. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Homebrewtalk at the link.
18. Wine Barrel Cabinet
Try this wine barrel cabinet idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Craftytrev to see every step.
19. Wine Barrel Chair
Ana White really knows fun crafts, and this wine barrel chair idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Ana White for the complete recipe.
20. Wine Barrel Desk
Around here, this wine barrel desk idea disappears fast whenever I make a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Mykindofglam’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Wine Barrel Fire Pit
Looking for an easy tutorial that actually works? This wine barrel fire pit idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Soyouthinkyourecrafty has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. BBQ Grill Barrel
I will admit it, I am obsessed with handmade goods, and this bbq grill barrel idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bbq grill barrel. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Goodshomedesign at the link.
23. Body Armor Plastic Barrel
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25. Wine Barrel Inspired Tray
No need to overthink fun crafts – this wine barrel inspired tray idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Lisalovesjohn for the complete recipe.
26. Barrel Garden
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Barrel Garden, and it is a good one. Just a clear how-to, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the barrel garden. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
27. Wine Barrel Nightstand
I do not think I will ever get tired of an easy tutorial like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. 3sunkissedboys has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
28. Rustic Pet House Made From A Wine Barrel
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this rustic pet house made from a wine barrel idea covers a fun DIY either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Pauseandplay at the link.
29. Tiered Whiskey Barrel Strawberry Planter
Put this tiered whiskey barrel strawberry planter idea on your list next time you want fun crafts. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Untrainedhousewife to see every step.
30. Wine Barrel Shelf Side Bar With Push Pin Travel Map
Credit where it is due – Diypete really delivers on a clear how-to, this wine barrel shelf side bar with push pin travel map idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Diypete for the complete recipe.
31. Wine Barrel Sink
We go through a fun DIY like this quickly at my house, and this wine barrel sink idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the wine barrel sink. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Mondolake’s full tutorial for all the details.
32. Wine Barrel Turned Candle Holder
Craving fun crafts without much effort? This wine barrel turned candle holder idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Oldtownhome has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
33. Wine Table
Count me as a fan of a clear how-to – this wine table idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Foodielovesfitness at the link.
34. Wood Barrel Bar Table
This wood barrel bar table idea is about as easy as a fun DIY gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the barrel bar table. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thriftynorthwestmom to see every step.
