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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.

Clearly a place to hang your hat. We prefer to round over the edges with a router but sand paper would do as well. Paint as you like or leave it natural. Beginner skill level. Two sizes included.

This free projects page is courtesy of the Meliz Crafts web site.

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. Sell for a buck or two and you are in money. Simply resize the pattern to suit the size of plant pot you are using. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.

We may live in the electronic age of email, digital stamps and QR codes, but rolls of stamps are still being sold at the post office. Keep those stamps in one place with our Mailbox Stamp Roll Dispenser. Easy to make from a scrap block of wood. Beginner skill level using a scrollsaw.

This pattern is a good way to practice the curvy lines that can show up in more challenging projects. An easy project for kids to tackle. This is a 1 page pattern. Be sure to print all parts and join together to get the full size pattern. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Whether you use them for identifying your street address, or paint them bright colors to add to your childs room decor, you can count on this design to make you a few bucks at craft shows. 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.

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.

This is a very flexible design that can be used alone or as part of other projects, with or without the arrow. Paint and decorate as you wish! Mount on a stick or on top of your mail box! 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. 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.

Desk plaques are easy to make and popular. Draw letters and cut from scrap wood. We style our letters using our simple alphabet plan (not included) but you can use whatever letters you want. 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.

Easy to make from a scrap block of wood and a beautiful addition to the garden or pathway by mounting on a stick. Its called a poke because you mount it onto the stick and poke the stick into the ground. Beginner skill level using a scrollsaw.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a buck and you are still in money. 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. 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.

Cut these three Autumn leaves from almost any wood stock. Paint with Reds, Oranges and Yellows. These leaves may be assembled with glue into a wreath or door decoration. Drill a 1/8 inch diameter hole in the top to hang as a window decoration. Use as holiday hot plate holders! This is a 1 page pattern. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

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

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. This simple bell pattern can be used as a base for Christmas candles, or some other tole painting project. Beginner skill level.

Children will love this happy HO HO HO holiday welcome! Great for door decoration or outdoor tree ornaments! Here we have a Santa decoration that you can either build flat (one piece of wood) or you can build it in layers. 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. Create a Christmas door and wall ornament with our enjoyable Santa print-a-project! It includes detailed, full size patterns for our approx. 9-1/2 inch tall Happy St. Nick to welcome your guests and this decorative project features our easy paint technique for quick finishing and is layered to add more dimension than flat plaques. Great for 3-D large tree decorations too!

This free crafts projects page is courtesy of the Meliz Crafts web site.

Sawbucks projects! Using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. This playing card box can be made to hold one or two decks. Most decks are 2-1/4 inches wide but check your cards before starting. 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.

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.

This line art drawing can be used as a scrollsaw craft pattern with some editing. This free crafts projects page is courtesy of the Meliz Crafts web site.

With the smallest of wood pieces you could make this little stand to rest your calculator or phone at just the right angle for viewing at a glance while working at your desk. Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Beginner skill level.

This free craft pattern source is courtesy of the Country Corner Crafts web site.

This free crafters projects page is courtesy of the Meliz Crafts web site.

Sawbucks projects! Using the smallest of scrap wood pieces, you can literally have one cut out in less than 5 minutes and ready to paint. Beginner skill level.

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.