how to make a unique note holder

 Hi again.   Time for another quicky project that you can enjoy with or without kids.  We are going to whip out a little note holder.  This would go great in the kitchen for recipes and shopping lists, and that sort of thing.  I know I am always looking for a pen and paper to write down a number or put some items on a grocery list.  Stick this little note holder on the wall and it will always be there when you need it.  And it doesn't have to be a cat.   For you dog lovers, a dog will hold the note pad just as well.

Equipment and supplies

A minimum of 1" thick  piece of wood.  I used a 1 X 4 x about 2 1/2 foot long

Proxxon mini bandsaw or  Proxxon mini scroll saw 

Proxxon cordless mini belt sander

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Proxxon long neck angle grinder.  

Glue,  paint and  sealer

1/4" dowel,,,and 1/4 inch drill bit.-

sawtooth picture hanger 

  First, we need a pattern.  If you can draw it, I say Yay draw it, otherwise I often look at magazines and or the clip art on the computer.   I drew the one we are going to work on,  on a piece of paper.   See  the cat below.

After transferring the pattern onto the wood of your choice, it's off to the Proxxon scroll saw for cutting.   This scroll saw handles the cut-ins and corners without any problem, and is a joy to use.

Next, I used a 1/4" drill bit to drill holes to hold the dowel that will hold the note pad

You can stop here, and get out the paints, or  chose to shape the little kitty and I did so using the Proxxon cordless long angle grinder.  I first ground out some wood from the front of his ear, then I worked on the backside.  Take your time and enjoy the process.   Remember to keep your holding hand away from the cutters.  

A little smoothing with the Proxxon cordless mini belt sander, and the Proxxon OZI/E delta sander. 

Now grab the kiddies and let;s paint this kitty!

Then stick the dowel through one hole, then through the wire spiral of the little note pad and out the other side.  It should fit tight enough to hold the dowel.  No need for glue. Glue the little feet to the front of the bridge.   Spray a little sealant and call it done.  If you want to hang it just fasten a saw toothed picture hanger on the back.  

Thanks for visiting.   Leave me a comment if you would.   If you have a project in mind, you want me to do put it in the comments and likely I will try it.  

Be safe, Have fun, make something.   Carol

Thanks Proxxon.  Love the little tools.