Guides & tips for handmade wood decor

Practical answers from our Utah workshop: how every piece is made, what to display each month, how to care for painted wood, how to order a personalized sign, and what common decor terms mean.

• Craft

  How our handmade wooden decor is made

  The six steps behind every Lisa Bee’s Crafts piece: tracing, cutting, sanding, base coats, fine detail and finishing — all by hand in Utah.

• Decorating

  Seasonal decor calendar: what to display each month

  A month-by-month guide to seasonal home decor — from winter snowmen to Valentine’s hearts, Easter eggs, 4th of July stars, fall pumpkins and Christmas.

• Care

  How to care for hand-painted wood decor

  Keep hand-painted wooden signs and decor looking new: dusting, cleaning, indoor vs. covered-porch use, storage between seasons and quick fixes.

• Ordering

  How to order a personalized name sign

  Step-by-step: choosing a design, what to type in the personalization box, colors and accents, proofing spelling, and how long custom signs take.

• Glossary

  Wood decor glossary: shelf sitters, block sets and more

  What is a shelf sitter? A block set? A door hanger or a monthly welcome sign? Plain-English definitions of common handmade wood decor terms.