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Here we show an Initial Bookend using the letter W from our alphabet plan 05-WP-011 (sold separately) but you can use almost anything like a toy car, models, carvings, baseball, or old hobby items like a fishing reel to suit the decor and interest of the gift recipient. Easily scale the pattern on your printer to make the size you want. A perfect beginner project for scouting, guides and 4H Club woodworking projects.

This water pump match holder is handy in the kitchen, on the fireplace mantle or by the wood stove. The design is simple to make. Scrap wood is all you need and an interesting striker rock! Easily scale the pattern on your printer to make the size you want. A perfect beginner project for scouting, guides and 4H Club woodworking projects.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. You could sell the wooden frames as is for a buck or two. The customer could get their own mirror or glass to use as a photo holder. Beginner skill level.

The duck pattern by itself is suitable as an intarsia project. Or add a box to the back as a catch-all on your desk, or trinket box on your bedroom dresser. Be sure to check out all the options on the other Primitive Patterns pages. Beginner skill level.

The key to this project is to make it from scrap wood. Add some cup hooks or L-shaped hooks and use to hang rings of keys. Paint as you like or leave it natural. Beginner skill level. Two sizes of drawings for the key are included.

Sawbucks projects! Using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. Bandsawn boxes are fun to create, are excellent gifts and may be very profitable. This design shows the basic technique for creating these enjoyable designs, but the variations are unlimited! Beginner skill level.

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.

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.

A fun craft project, these can be made as a boy, a girl, an old man etc. Make it cross eyed for fun, winking, sleeping etc. Or even change the shape into a dog, cat or whatever you want. We started making these as gifts the kids could give to their grand parents. Cut the pieces and let the kids have fun putting them together! Easily scale the pattern on your printer to make the size you want. A perfect beginner project for scouting, guides and 4H Club woodworking projects.

May be cut from almost any thickness of plywood or from 3/4 or 1-1/2 inch wood. Decorate a shelf, hang on your door, place on a porch railing or cut a lot of them to announce someone lucky enough to have their birthday on Halloween! This is a 2 page pattern. Beginner skill level using a jig saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

Some birds, like Purple Martins, nest in flocks. These units may be joined into as big an apartment complex as you wish. Martins prefer a 2-1/2 inch entrance hole and a 6 x 6 x 6 inch cavity. They also prefer a platform to a perch. These units may be joined horizontally or vertically by attaching a mounting board to the backs of the apartments with 1-1/2 inch drywall screws. You may also hang the houses by connecting with screw eyes. We like to add an extra board to the top level for extra strength. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. A unique way to display test tubes of plant cuttings. Beginner skill level.

Mother Duck points the way. Make multiple baby ducks! Use on trails and pathways to point the way for trail walkers. Paint as you like or all black as a silhouette. Beginner skill level. Two sizes of drawings for each duck included.

Sawbuck projects! Build from the smallest scrap wood you probably have in your workshop and sell for a couple bucks 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. This project is a fun way to teach kids to put up their clothes. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. This Christmas wreath pattern can be used as a a base for a door greeter decoration, or size the inner circle to the shape of your serving dish for a seasonal decoration. Beginner skill level.

Sawbucks projects! Using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. These two pages continue the bandsaw box technique to include logs rather than glued-up blocks of finished lumber. The wood must be dry and free of cracks for best results! Intermediate skill level.

This design features a full size pattern that you print out over 10 pages, simply tape together to get your full pattern. Beginner skill level.

Wind up the string and watch the bunnies spin and go up and down. You can use any small shape instead of bunnies if you wish. This is not a toy for babies! The bunnies and top block may be broken off so it is unsafe for any child that may put small items in its mouth. 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.

Bandsaw boxes may also be made from shapes! This is a liftoff lid, but you could also place a drawer. This snail is just a sample experiment with different shapes.

Four custom designed frames to use for all sorts of purposes, like framing pictures, or art. You could even leave the center part not cut out and make a cutting board or use as a serving tray or trivet. 1/4 pattern provided, simply flip and rotate to complete the design you choose. 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.

Here is a holiday wreath that will last for years! Great for door decoration or outdoor tree ornaments! Welcome visitors all winter with our Holiday Wreath door and wall ornament. This festive print-a-project includes detailed, full size patterns for our approx. 9-1/2 inch diameter Holly Wreath which is layered to add more dimension than flat plaques and features our easy paint technique so finishing is easy! Make a bunch, because friends will all want one! Beginner skill level. Easily scale the pattern on your printer to make the size you want. A perfect beginner project for scouting, guides and 4H Club woodworking projects.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Pretty sure they no longer print TV guides but if you are thinking about decorating old school, here is one way hit pause on style! Beginner skill level.

Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop and a few bits of pipe. Everybody loves the sounds of chimes. Experiment with the length of tubes and materials to achieve different sounds. Beginner skill level.

This design looks best when off the ground and we recommend suspending it from a tree branch or fence with wire or string or wall mounting. This is easily done by drilling a small hole in the top of the hat and broom. This is a 7 page pattern. Beginner skill level using a jig saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

We enjoy providing birds with good homes, but we dislike cleaning out bird houses every spring. We developed our Quick & Easy Birdhouses as a way to make maintenance much easier. The outside shell of the house is made of disposable materials and the wooden ends are reused the next year. Some quick work with a hammer or stapler and these houses are like new! Be sure to print all parts and join together to get the full size pattern. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

Sawbucks projects! Using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. The Full Size Pattern shows a variety of bandsaw box techniques that may be combined for an infinite variety of boxes with lids, drawers, paper trays, etc. Try some of our simpler bandsaw boxes before you begin designing your own so you can practice the techniques. Beginner skill level.

Here we have our simple to make flower bud vase. Cut it out from a blank of wood with your scroll saw or bandsaw. Feel free to add to your own cuts to truly make it your own! Beginner skill level. Your choice to paint or stain.

This was my first pattern, made when I was just learning to use a coping saw and bit and brace and was too small to reach the top of the workbench! Cut from 3/4 inch pine. Round over all edges and leave natural or stain as desired. Stain is better than paint because the gun can be stained again when it gets nicked and dented. Beginner skill level using a scrollsaw.