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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.

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.

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.

This is a 3 page pattern, simply join the pages together to get the full size half pattern. To get the other half, either print the mirror image of the pages or trace the pattern on the reverse of the paper. Resize to suit your needs. Shown here with the farmers wife #05-WP-174. This design may be a farmer or an Amish folkart design. Painting tips offered for both. 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.

This is a 3 page pattern, simply join the pages together to get the full size half pattern. To get the other half, either print the mirror image of the pages or trace the pattern on the reverse of the paper. Resize to suit your needs. Shown here with the farmer #05-WP-173. This design may be a farmer or an Amish folk art design. Painting tips offered for both. 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.

This design features a half pattern that you print out and then flip over to get both parts of the pattern! The two pages fit together at the small circles to form the left side of the wreath and then the joined patterns are flipped over to form the right side of the wreath. The results will be a large heart with 4 stars and 10 stripes. Beginner skill level.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. This pattern set includes two different butterfly patterns. Use the wing patterns we supply or create your own! Be sure there is sufficient distance between the switch and the door moulding. 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.

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 pattern could be used to display a fox or coyote. Paint like shown, or paint all black and then detail the lines a white/grey to provide details. This is a 5 page pattern. Be sure to print all parts and join together to get the full size pattern. 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 is a very simple, but useful project that shows one of our favourite assembly techniques - False Dowel Construction. It resembles the old-fashioned dowel construction, but the thin slice of dowel hides a screw! This is a 1 page pattern. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

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

Simply adjust the hole size and cavity or interior size for different species of birds. This is called a Wren House, but quite a few small birds will call it home. You may also mix and match siding materials. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

Nuthatch, Chickadee, Titmouse and Downy Woodpecker Houses. This house is taller than the preferred size because it narrows so much at the top and bottom and these are not really considered living area. There must be some leeway to allow variations in design. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

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

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.

Tree Swallow House. Tree swallows prefer a 1-1/2 inch diameter entrance hole and a body cavity of 5 x 5-1/2 x 6 (to 7) inches high. The sheeting material for the body may be shingles, felt paper, heavy siding underlayment, aluminum flashing, etc, They may be mixed and matched as you wish. Resize to suit your needs. Beginner skill level.

Another simple, personalized project using our simple alphabet plan 05-WP-011 (sold separately). Scrap wood is all you need. Simply make the base longer if you want to spell out the name. 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.

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.

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!

Mix and match these two patterns and the project ideas with our other Country/Primitive Patterns pages! Do not be afraid to experiment! Make a Decorative Candle Holder or Base by gluing a candle cup on the Swan or drill a hole to hold base of candle. 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.

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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap wood you probably have in your workshop. Sell for a five bucks or more and you are in money. You could even play a game against your customer to see if they can win a discount. Best 2 out of 3 wins! 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.

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.