Natural wood brings an earthy and warm element to any home decor. But most of us shy away from working with these natural beauties. Did you know that you can easily craft wood decor with items right in your own backyard or a quick trip to the hardware store? This tutorial on how to make a wood clock by Derek and Lauren of design*sponge caught my eye. I love the clean simplicity of the clock, making it so modern for any home today.

Here’s a roundup of more home decor wood craft projects to DIY up your home.

DIY Twig Lamp
Go hiking and collect some twigs to make this natural looking lamp.

Wood Veneer Lamp Tutorial
This wood veneer lamp is inspired by the work of designer Tord Boontje

Faux-Woodgrain Credenza
Ok so it’s not really wood, but you can create the effect of the look of wood with creative use of wood-designed contact paper.

DIY Wood Polish
To keep all the wood in your house clean, make your own natural wood polish that’s solvent free.