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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hold hot plates and pots off the table and then hang this as a wall decoration. This is a simple project, but requires some accurate measuring and cutting. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project.

This is a cute little bear that you can paint like shown, or paint him all black and then detail the lines a white/grey to provide details. Beginner skill level using a jig saw should be able to accomplish this project.

Tool around with your bandsaw or scrollsaw and make yourself a simply hinged lid box. Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Beginner skill level.

This is a cute little fawn that you can paint like shown, or paint all black and then detail the lines a white/grey to provide details. Beginner skill level using a jig saw should be able to accomplish this project.

This is a cute little rabbit that you can paint like shown, or paint all black and then detail the lines a white/grey to provide details. Beginner skill level using a jig saw or scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

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.

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.

This puzzle looks simple...but its not! Cut from 1/2 or 3/4 inch pine or hardwood. The pieces may be stained, left natural,or painted the same or different colours as you choose. This pattern is a good way to practice the straight lines and precise angles. An easy project for kids to tackle to teach them patience and control. This is a 1 page pattern. Beginner skill level using a scroll saw should be able to accomplish this project easily.

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.

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.

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

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

A humorous look at some of the handy tools in your kitchen. 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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a buck or two and you are still in money. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.

Another simple, personalized project using our simple alphabet plan 05-WP-011 (sold separately). You could even use fonts found on your computer! Scrap wood and short lengths of dowel are all you need. 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.

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.

Another group of simple, personalized project using our simple alphabet plan 05-WP-011 (included). Key Chains, Necklace Initials, Lacing Necklaces, Tie Tacks and Lapel Pins. Initial jewelry is simple to make and always popular at craft shows. Scrap wood is all you need! The necessary jewelry hardware parts are commonly found in craft stores. Scrap wood and short lengths of dowel are all you need. 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.

The Country-Mini shapes may be grouped together to make larger scenes. Since birds flock together, these Geese are a great subject for groupings. The grouping does not have to be of similar designs, so do not be afraid to try a barn yard scene with Cow, Pig, Chicken, etc. or maybe a childs project with a mix of Gingerbread Men and Teddy bears. The basic scene is created on a base as shown below, but we have decorated things like coat racks with a row of brightly colored shapes and have even made mobiles with these small designs.

Our Country and Folk Art patterns may be used exactly as presented but we intend them to be suggestions. By mixing and matching the shapes, projects and your individual skills in painting, wood burning, decals, etc. you can create an unlimited number of decorative projects! Most of these designs my be cut from 1/4 inch stock for applique, 1/2 or 3/4 inch stock for plaque-type projects and 1-1/2 inch thick stock for free standing projects. They may be dipped in paint, stain or a wash (thinned paint that has an appearance between paint and stain) or finely detail to fit your project and skills.

Mix and match these two patterns and the project ideas with our other Country/Primitive Patterns pages! Do not be afraid to experiment! Cut plaques from 1/8 inch stock and paint Black to use as Silhouette Appliques on larger projects.

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 Heart shaped base, but you may mix and match the base shape or the bird plaque to create wide variety of designs.

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.

All of our mid-sized and larger primitive country shapes may be used as sign blanks. We like the Pineapple because it is a traditional sign of welcome.