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Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. A fun project to make and display a sign or hang a potted plant. Beginner skill level.

The project shows the figure mounted in a two-post sign. We also include the pattern merged onto one page that you can use as a guide to piece together your pages. Its also suitable for an intarsia project. Be sure to check all the options in the accompanying pages to see the other options for one-post signs, yard pokes, etc. The figure may be made flat (from one board) or layered, have an attached or suspended sign, may be wall mounted, used as a simple yard poke or mounted in a one or two post stand (as shown on page 3) with even more options for each! This project does not include instructions for the posts as that is a simple project consisting of three posts; two in the ground and one spanning across the top.

Napkin Stands are very popular and we offer a couple of different ways to make them from our country plaques. We try to make all of our projects into useful items because they sell much better than purely decorative pieces.

You may use flat blocks of wood for dowel bases for our Country Projects, but a shaped base adds more interest. This projects uses a freeform shaped base, but you may mix and match the base shape or the bird plaque to create wide variety of designs.

This Americana door art is made using reclaimed boards. Use just about anything you have hanging around. Perfect for a door or the side of a house.

Our Door Goose is designed as a Door Ornament and a name, street number, the word Welcome, etc. may be painted on the body. It may also be used as a plaque or add cup hooks or pegs to make a key rack, etc. Option - We have added clockworks to the back and numbers to the body to create a nice Country Clock.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. In this plan we feature a full-size half pattern. Paint as you desire. Beginner skill level. This project would look great in the yard, on the porch, on the side of a barn or tool shed or fence or anywhere you like! Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.

This Dutch Girl pattern prints out over 3 pages. Simply lay out the pages, tape together and you have your full size patterns. Trace the pattern to plywood, cut out, paint and touch up the detail lines with a permanent black marker. Beginner skill level.

These are simple cutting boards, made from scraps of 3/4 inch pine. They are excellent for cutting onions and garlic to keep odors from your regular cutting board or use as trivets for hot pots. We also cut from 3/4 inch maple to use as serving bread boards, cheese boards (good gift with crackers and cheese), cutting sandwiches, etc. Leave them unfinished or use a salad bowl finish. This is three patterns...Pig, Strawberry and Fish. It may look confusing, but its simple to see once you start tracing a line. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw.

The sheeting material for the sides and roof may be shingles, felt paper, heavy siding underlayment, aluminum flashing, etc, They may be mixed and matched as you wish. There must be some leeway to allow variations in design. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

Tree Swallow House. Tree swallows prefer a 1-1/2 inch diameter entrance hole and a body cavity of 5 x 5-1/2 x 6 (to 7) inches high. The sheeting material for the body may be shingles, felt paper, heavy siding underlayment, aluminum flashing, etc, They may be mixed and matched as you wish. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

These mini-shapes can be used in country style craft projects. This page will deal mainly with detailing these small shapes. Of course, they may be decoratively painted if you have the skill, but there are other useful techniques too. Try dipping the pieces in stain and then painting a single detail such as a heart or design over the stain. Dip the pieces in a wash (thinned paint that is opaque similar to stain) and paint detail lines or use a permanent ink felt pen or paint pen. Try an antique finish by painting the plaque a light color and when dry, lightly wipe with a dark stain to age the paint. See the patterns for more options. Beginner skill level.

Weathervanes are simple to make and are quite popular. Use as wall decorations,appliques or add a dowel and base for a free-standing project. Rooster and Arrow (assemble with glue) may be 1/2 or 3/4 inch stock. If you use 3/4 inch stock, try carving or rounding the edges to take away some of the thickness. Beginner skill level.

Mix and match these two patterns and the project ideas with our other Country/Primitive Patterns pages! Do not be afraid to experiment! Cut plaques from 1/8 inch stock and paint Black to use as Silhouette Appliques on larger projects.

All of our mid-sized and larger primitive country shapes may be used as sign blanks. We like the Pineapple because it is a traditional sign of welcome.

Napkin Stands are very popular and we offer a couple of different ways to make them from our country plaques. We try to make all of our projects into useful items because they sell much better than purely decorative pieces. Cut Napkin Base from 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick stock (We used a 3/4 x 5 x 5 inch board for the Hen). Glue the plaques 2 inches apart to hold napkins. The base may be stained or painted and may be routed with a decorative edge. If you wish, glue some excelsior or wood shavings to the joint of base and Hen to look like a nest.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a buck or two and you are in money. Simply resize the pattern to suit the size of notepad you are using. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a buck and you are in money. Simply resize the pattern to suit the size of brackets you want to build. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a five bucks or more and you are in money. You could even play a game against your customer to see if they can win a discount. Best 2 out of 3 wins! Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Build from the smallest scrap wood you probably have in your workshop and sell for a buck unpainted at craft shows. A basic 1 page instruction on how to make one, with full size drawings. Beginner skill level.

Here we have our easy to make Santa face. Easy to cut and paint using the smallest of scrap wood pieces or leave a natural wood color. Simply size the craft pattern to how you want it to be and print the drawing. Then its a matter of trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Back in the day, there was a necessity for candles and they had to be within easy reach. They still serve a use even today but you could also use the box to store anything else. Choose to add the heart or not, or come up with your own design! Beginner skill level.

Novelty signs for your front lawn. Use numbers or letters to make a sign easily with your computerâs program like Word, Notepad or Pages. Half patterns provided to make 5 of the critters like the cat, elephant, bulldog, teddy bear and bunny rabbit. To make the puppy, simply resize the page your printerâs program. Beginner skill level.

A cute project as a shelf decor or engineer it to include pegs and mount on the wall as a clothes rack. Its a choo-sen way to -train- your kids to hang up their clothes. Beginner skill level.

Plaque and trivet shapes like this pumpkin have easy edges that make it ideal for use in other projects like a basket. Paint orange, or stain a similar color like Colonial Maple. Beginner skill level.

Our Mini-Bracket Shelf is an excellent accent piece in a hall or entrance where something narrow is required. Cut from 1/2 inch pine. Assemble with glue. Finish as desired (we prefer stain and a flat or matte clear finish). Beginner skill level.

These flowers are a simple project for window boxes, indoor planters or in the yard. Cut the leaves and flower from 3/4 inch pine. You may use a 3/8 inch diameter dowel as the stem, but we prefer steel strap or band. This is available at many hardware stores and you can usually pick up some scraps at your local lumberyard when they cut open bundles of lumber. We like the straps because the flowers will wave in the wind and look more realistic. Beginner skill level using a scrollsaw.

This project is simple to make and sure feels good! This pattern features 3 wheels on each side. Beginner skill level using a scrollsaw.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Plaque shapes make excellent sign backboards. We offer this simple design because a pineapple is a traditional sign of welcome. Beginner scrollsaw skill level.

Thanksgiving is a time of harvest, bounty and family. This is a 4 page pattern. Be sure to print all parts and join together to get the full size pattern. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level using a jig saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.