With a few simple tools, all of these items can be made in an afternoon. For those of you staying in a cabin in the woods this summer, perhaps these tutorials will help get your creative juices flowing.

1. How To Make Wooden Branch Buttons

You will need:

• A Branch
• A Hacksaw or Electric Table Saw to cut the pieces
• A dremel or drill with very small bits
• Sandpaper

Read More:Cut out and Keep: Wooden Branch Buttons at Cut Out and Keep

2. How To Make a Tree Branch Hanger

You will need:

• A Branch
• A wire coat hanger
• Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• A saw
• Pliers
• Strong Glue

Read More: The Maize Hutton Blog: Woodsy Hanger DIY at The Maize Hutton Blog

3. How To Make Fridge Magnets from a Branch
You will need:

• Magnets
• A drill
• A branch
• A hand saw
• Strong glue or epoxy

Read More: How To Make Tree Branch Magnets at Man Made

4. How To Turn Logs in to Affordable Log Art
You will need:

• 2.5-4" thick branch(es)
• Adhesive picture hanging strips
• A saw
• Sand Paper

Read More: How to Turn Logs in to Affordable Log Art at Curbly

(Images: 1. Cut Out and Keep; 2. The Maize Hutton Blog; 3. Man Made; 4. Curbly)