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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.

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.

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.

The Lawn Cop is a vintage lawn decoration that goes back to the 1950s or earlier. Use him to keep folks off grassy areas, the garden, freshly poured cement or any other area. 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.

Weathervanes are simple to make and are quite popular. Use as wall decorations,appliques or add a dowel and base for a free-standing project. Rooster and Arrow (assemble with glue) may be 1/2 or 3/4 inch stock. If you use 3/4 inch stock, try carving or rounding the edges to take away some of the thickness. Beginner skill level.

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.

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.

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.

This is a flexible and attractive design. Use one wing for plaque mounting, cut two wings for mounting on a dowel. Combine with other country style designs like arrows and weathervanes. Paint as you wish, add a neck bow for detail. Do not be afraid to experiment with colors! Ideal scrap wood projects! 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.

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. Cut Napkin Base from 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick stock (We used a 3/4 x 5 x 5 inch board for the Hen). Glue the plaques 2 inches apart to hold napkins. The base may be stained or painted and may be routed with a decorative edge. If you wish, glue some excelsior or wood shavings to the joint of base and Hen to look like a nest.

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.

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.

Doorstops are another excellent project to turn plaques into useful items. We offer a Duck and Goose (shown in dashed line). Both of these may have a wing area painted or cut a wing from 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick stock and glue in place. Cut the shapes from 3/4 inch thick stock for doorstops.

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. 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.

Here we have a Toy Solider 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.

Sawbuck projects! Cut it out from scrap plywood you probably have in your workshop and sell for a buck at craft shows. A basic 1 page instruction on how to make one with full size drawings. 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. A fun project to make and display a sign or hang a potted plant. Beginner skill level.