Eagle Feather

Eagle Feather

One year, for my husbands birthday, I decided that I wanted to make something special for him. I'm not much of an expert when it comes to using power tools, but the scroll saw is about the easiest saw out there to use. Using a scroll saw is as easy as cutting on a straight line with scissors.

I bought the pattern from one of those wood working magazines and was determined to make it work. It took two tries, but I finally came up with this great picture, best of all, I made it myself. Ladies, let this be a lesson, we can do ANYTHING!!!

Timeless Eagle

Timeless Eagle

If you're looking for a project that looks great and is totally functional, you should consider making this great clock. Just a little piece of scrap wood can be transformed into a work of art. All you need to do is draw out the pattern of your choice, and cut it out. Once thats done, it's time to get out the woodburner. (the burning part takes awhile). Once you get the burning done, it's time to add the clock parts. This project can be anything you want, if you like trains (for example) you can draw and cut out a train pattern. Give it a try, you might surprise yourself. The finished project would make a great gift.

Paper Beads

Paper Beads

Who ever said that paper isn't good for anything except to write on. I have three children, and you wouldn't believe how many pieces of paper they bring home in one weeks time. I decided that I was going to come up with a really great project that would last for years to come.

If tou take strips of paper and cut them into long triangles, then start with the bigger end, start rolling it up, around a pencil or wooden skewer until you get to the end. once you've finished rolling it, glue the whole surface of the "bead" and let it dry.

I took the paper beads and mixed them with wooden beads and clay faces I made, and made a beaded curtain out of them. I love the look and no one else has one like it. The best of all is that the paper I used will never end up in the landfill.

Cottage Arbor

Cottage Arbor

When my husband and I bought our house, the buildings were a mess, they were all painted white, with barn red trim. It was really bad. This building had an old rusted medal awning over it. My husband and I like to use recycled wood when ever we get the chance, this great arbor is one of those opportunities.

We made th arbor and railings completely out of recycled wood, not only does it look great, but we feel as though we saved several trees in the process.

When you're looking for a semi-easy out door project, think about a new arbor.

Fence Bench

Fence Bench

Need extra seating in your yard? Don't run out and buy and expensive one. You can easily make one.

This bench is made from an old pallet. My husband cut the pallet in half and used both parts , one for the Back, and one for the seat. He added a small table in the middle with a removable top. The bench itself is attached to the fence. I love to sit in the yard and just watch nature. This bench is the perfect way to do just that.

(sorry about the picture, it was taken during a snow storm)