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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.

Napkin Stands are very popular and we offer a couple of different ways to make them from our country plaques. You could also make into a book rack, cd holder, etc. We try to make all of our projects into useful items because they sell much better than purely decorative pieces. Beginner skill level.

Most plaques may be made into Book Stands by gluing a plaque to each end of a 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick x 5-1/2 inch wide piece of board. The length may be as small as 6 or 8 inches or as long as 24 inches depending upon where it is going. These are also handy for CDs, Video and DVDs.

Base may be 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick stock. This sample is 4-1/2 x 8-3/4 inches, but it may be longer to accommodate another piece such as a small Cow, cutout of a barn, dowel fence posts, etc. We try to make a small scene rather than just glue the piece to the base. A good size to feature on top of your mailbox.

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.

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. We are pretty sure once you see just how easy it is to make a band saw box, you will be making more. A basic 1 page instruction on how to make one. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. We are pretty sure once you see just how easy it is to make one of these towel racks, you will be making one. You could even use one as a tie rack. A basic 1 page instruction on how to make one. Beginner skill level.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Cut out this simple goose and sell for a couple bucks at craft shows. Beginner skill level. This project would look great in the yard, on the porch, in a store window or anywhere you like! Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.

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.

These end patterns look best on a plaque that is cut from 1 x 5 inch stock. Use the same shape on both ends or combine ends for a variety of looks. Another way to decorate square or rectangular plaques is to add decorative corners. Beginner skill level.

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.

Use these fish with our Fishing Boy #05-WP-171 or they can be used alone by mounting on a board as a wall decoration for folk art projects. Colours are suggestions and you may paint them bright colours to make a Koi or Goldfish, or other species. 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.

Mirrors are easy to make from breadboards and trivets. Or use our strawberry pattern to make a berry unique gift. Beginner skill level. Bonus mystery plan included!

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. A duck coat or clothes rack for cheep cheep cheep! Beginner skill level.

Doorstops can be a simple wedge to place the door, but why not gussy it up a bit! We are expecting this project to spur you out of the saddle and into the workshop. Nothing says Welcome! more so that an open door with a big ol HOWDY! 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.

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.

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.

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.

Knife racks can be made from any plaque by gluing a knife bar to the plaque for holding the knives. We include a sample bar but you can simply change it to suit the size of you own cutlery. Beginner skill level.