Due to the huge amount of primitive craft plans and patterns available, this main category for these items. Both free and fee plans are listed so check the Link Type for what you are looking for. All of the listings involve the use of of some wood in making the project.
Fun to poke in the garden. You may turn this pattern into a weathervane by using an Arrow from one of our Weathervane projects, or sketch your own. Be sure to check out all the options on the other Primitive Patterns pages. Beginner skill level.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Three fun toothbrush holders for the kids bathroom. Choose from bear, puppy or clown... or make all three! Beginner skill level.
Have Santa Clause wave a hello to people passing by to look at your Christmas yard display. Beginner skill level.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Easy patterns of apples and pumpkins to cut out and use as coasters or use as mini picture frames. A fun gift to give too. Beginner skill level.
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.
May be cut from almost any thickness of plywood or from 3/4 or 1-1/2 inch wood. Decorate a Halloween yard scene with a witch standing next to it... ready to catch her next victim for her wicked brew! This is a 2 page pattern. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.
This classic design is a craft show favourite! This project is simple to make and requires a minimum of materials, but you must cut and drill 52 slats for one spiral. We try to make this easier by using the two simple jigs included. It is very easy to have an attention lapse when doing repetitive operations.So pay attention and be careful! This is a 2 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 scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.
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.
Fun to poke in the garden. You may turn this pattern into a weathervane by using an Arrow from one of our Weathervane projects, or sketch your own. Be sure to check out all the options on the other Primitive Patterns pages. Beginner skill level.
Fun to poke in the garden. You may turn this pattern into a weathervane by using an Arrow from one of our Weathervane projects, or sketch your own. Be sure to check out all the options on the other Primitive Patterns pages. Beginner skill level.
With the smallest of wood pieces you could make these cat and mouse country critter crafts. Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. 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. This is a nice scrollsaw project for a butterfly wall hanging or as a poke in your garden. We cut it using 1/4 inch plywood. The plan includes some basic scrollsaw finishing techniques. We describe to you two ways to complete the project. Beginner scrollsaw skill level.
Our galloping horse makes an excellent rack for coats, hats, cups, keys and more. It can also be used for Weathervanes and Signs. Horse is cut from 3/4 inch stock for racks. It fits on standard 1 x 12 stock. We use 1-1/2 inch stock for optional weathervanes or signs. This is a 3 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 scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.
This is a quick and fun project where accuracy does not matter and all you use is a scrap of 2 x 4 or 2 x 3. It is a toothpick holder that is handy at home and always gets a laugh at parties when offering toothpicks for snack foods. This is a 1 page pattern. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.
Simply adjust the hole size and cavity or interior size for different species of birds. This is called a Wren House, but quite a few small birds will call it home. You may also mix and match siding materials. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.
We have found that this particular house is very popular with the Red Squirrels in our yard. We always put out a couple just so the Squirrels will leave the other birdhouses alone and not chew the entrance holes to enlarge them. Finches and some Sparrows prefer a 2 inch diameter entrance hole 4 inch to 5 inch above the floor and a body cavity of approx. 6 x 6 x 6 inch high. This Barn shaped roof may be adapted to fit the materials you have on hand. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.
Weathervanes are very popular as wall decorations and as free standing decorations when added to a dowel and base. We try to increase the appeal by using weathervanes as racks for hats, pot, holders, keys, dish towels, cups, etc. by adding pegs, cup hooks or L-hooks to the arrow or spaced around the Rooster body.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Tongs can serve many purposes. Most of us have experienced toast that gets stuck in the toaster. And we all know not to poke a fork or any other metal object into the toaster especially when the toaster is still plugged in. Wooden tongs are a safer way. Beginner skill level.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap plywood you probably have in your workshop and sell for a buck at craft shows. A basic 1 page instruction on how to make one with full size drawings. Beginner skill level.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Festive tables always seem to be over flowing with decorations, gifts, food and everything else. Why not use a seasonal wooden sled to elevate your decor to new levels! Or make it a door prize at your next party. Feel free to add your own designs to the pattern! Beginner skill level.
This is a 3 page pattern, simply join the pages together to get the full size half pattern. To get the other half, either print the mirror image of the pages or trace the pattern on the reverse of the paper. Resize to suit your needs. Shown here with the farmers wife #05-WP-174. This design may be a farmer or an Amish folkart design. Painting tips offered for both. Beginner skill level.
This is a 3 page pattern, simply join the pages together to get the full size half pattern. To get the other half, either print the mirror image of the pages or trace the pattern on the reverse of the paper. Resize to suit your needs. Shown here with the farmer #05-WP-173. This design may be a farmer or an Amish folk art design. Painting tips offered for both. Beginner skill level.
This design features a half pattern that you print out and then flip over to get both parts of the pattern! The two pages fit together at the small circles to form the left side of the wreath and then the joined patterns are flipped over to form the right side of the wreath. The results will be a large heart with 4 stars and 10 stripes. Beginner skill level.
Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. This pattern set includes two different butterfly patterns. Use the wing patterns we supply or create your own! Be sure there is sufficient distance between the switch and the door moulding. Beginner skill level.
With the smallest of wood pieces you could make this cute crayon holder, a perfect accessory for your desk. Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.
With the smallest of wood pieces you could make these coasters, a good way to protect those wood surfaces. Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.
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.
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.
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.
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.