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Layering is simply breaking down some of the detail lines on a plaque into separate pieces and assembling the pieces with glue to form the entire project. This Rocking Horse is an obvious example, but the technique may be used to decorate or improve many other designs too.

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.

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.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. A great way to teach kids (and some adults) that everything has its place, including pencils. 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. For al you pasta lovers out there, here is a quick way to manage your portions. 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.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Turn inexpensive wooden spoons into attractive wall plaques. Beginner skill level.

This design may be used as a decorative wall hanging, but you may add coat pegs or hooks to the Arrow or Rooster to create wall racks. You may also drill the bottom of the Arrow to make dowel and base stands. This design may also be used as a house number or sign plaque either by lettering on the Rooster or hanging a sign from the arrow with screw eyes and hooks.

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.

Butterflies are beautiful and what is really nice about this pattern is that you can have all the fun you want in choosing your own color combinations! Cut around the perimeter and paint or use the pattern for a scrollsaw silhouette. You could even use the pattern to make an intarsia project. Beginner skill level.

A quick and easy tutorial on how to draw ovals, hexagons and octagons. Beginner skill level.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Cut out this family and rope together a big family of kids, or use as mini picture frames. A fun gift to give to grandparents. Or have us resize the pattern for a small fee and make them big enough to display in the yard. 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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. A nice wall decoration may be made using a plaque and some basic embroidery material. Beginner skill level.

Many of our plaques are excellent designs for cutting boards. But if you are looking for a traditional pattern, we offer one here. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Most plaque shapes can be made into slanted book shelfs, just like our whale of a tale book shelf. 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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Most plaque shapes can be can be used for a number of different projects. This plan provides two patterns; a preserves jar and a cutting board with heart handle. 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.

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.

This is a simple to make toy that is great fun. The blade assembly is placed in the launcher - the end of an 18 inch piece of strong twine is inserted in the blade dowel and the string is wound around the dowel by turning the blades clockwise. Hold the launcher away from you face and give the twine a sharp pull. The helicopter will leave the launcher and fly up, up and away!This is a 1 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.

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.

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.

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.