Hello Summer Plaque

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today showing you how to create a Summer plaque.

Draw a pattern on a piece of plywood.  I wanted a large summer shell.  Use the Scroll Saw to cut out  the design.  

Use the Disc Sander to sand the edges of the panel.   Then use the Delta Sander to sand any remaining edges.

Paint the panel with Plaid paint.   Allow to dry then randomly dry brush on some white paint.  Decorate with inked mesh.  While waiting for the glue to dry, add assorted shells created from Makin's Clay.   Ink the shells in assorted colors.  You could even add some real shells if  you had some available.

Stamp a script stamp with black ink randomly about the edges of the panel.  

Die cut palm trees and Hello Summer from Rinea Foiled Papers and adhere to the panel.

Finish by adding a stamped, colored and fussy cut Prima doll to the panel.

Thanks for stopping by.

How to Make a Pennant with Proxxon Tools

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here to show you how to create a pennant with my Proxxon tools.

Supplies:

Proxxon Scroll Saw

Proxxon Delta Sander

Proxxon Disc Sander

Proxxon Bench Drill Press

Kapro Measure Mate

Plaid Paint

Stencil

Molding Paste

Pattern paper

Selecting a piece of wood, I used the to Measure Mate to mark the pennant shape.

The Scroll Saw made easy work of cutting the shape.

The Disc Sander easily sanded away the splintered wood creating a smooth base for painting.

For a little more sanding I used the Delta Sander.

To hang the pennant, I dril1ed 2 holes with the Bench Drill Press.

I painted the pennant with Plaid Folk ArtⓇ paint.  Using a stencil with molding paste, I added stars to the left corner.

A scrap of red, white and blue pattern paper was the perfect accent piece.  USA stickers were added above the pattern paper and painted in place with glitter paint

Thanks for stopping by.

How to Make a Relish Spear

Making a hardwood relish spear is easy with your Proxxon tools. This project is easy to do, and would make a great holiday gift.

Supplies and Equipment for the Relish Spear

• 9" x 1" x 1/8" length of hardwood (I used bubinga)
• Pattern for the relish spear
• Proxxon MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Food safe wood oil

Instructions for Making the Relish Spear

1. Print the relish spear pattern.
   
2. Cut out the pattern, and mount onto your wood blank. Or, trace the pattern onto the wood.
   
3. Cut the basic shape using either the band saw or the scroll saw. You can vary the length of your relish spear. My finished relish s[ear is 8½" long.

   

   Cutting the relish spear on the scroll saw

   

   Cutting the relish spear on the band saw

4. Sand the relish spear on the disc sander to perfect the shape and sand as smooth as possible. You'll want a sharp point on one end, and a nice curve on the other.

   

   Shaping the curve

   

   Shaping the point

5. Polish the relish spear with a food safe oil. I used oil made for butcher block tables.
   
6. Serve up your favorite relishes and admire  your work!!
   

Carole

How to Make a Set of Nativity Silhouette Statues

It's never too early to plan for Christmas!! I try to make one Christmas decoration each month, and this month I'm making a set of nativity silhouette statues.

Supplies for the Nativity Silhouette Statues

• Piece of ¾" wood, MDF, or particle board large enough to accommodate the statue patterns
• Martha Stewart Home Decor Lava Stone Grey acrylic paint
• FolkArt Brushed Metal Brushed Gold acrylic paint
• FolkArt Glitterific Gold acrylic paint
• Pattern for statues

Equipment for the Nativity Silhouette Statues

• Proxxon Scroll Saw
• Proxxon Band Saw—or—Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Prosson Disc Sander

Instructions for the Nativity Silhouette Statues

1. Using the band saw or table saw cut substrate to appropriate size. You can cut the pattern pieces apart to take advantage of better placement, or mount them on individual pieces of scrap lumber.
2. Print the pattern. Cover the substrate with painter's tape; spray the reverse side of the pattern with spray adhesive; mount the pattern onto the covered substrate. The adhesive holds the pattern in place, and the painter's tape makes removal easy.
   
   
   
3. Using the scroll saw, cut the silhouette shapes. When cutting the Christ child/manger piece, only cut a single line to separate the baby and the manger. A single cut ensures that the pieces will fit snugly after being cut.
   
4. Sand any rough or uneven area on the disc sander. You may need to do some hand detail sanding on tight interior edges. 
   
5. Paint the pieces and let dry. When painting the star piece, begin with a coat of the Brushed Gold Brushed Metal paint. When that is dry, add a coat of the Gold Glitterific paint to the star only.
6. Now, you're ready for Christmas, even though it's not yet summer!!
   

Carole

How to Make a Key Holder to Organize Your Keys

Get organized and put an end to key clutter with this handy key holder.

Supplies to Make the Key Holder

• Piece of wood or MDF 4" x 4" x ¾" (your size can vary depending on how may keys you want to accommodate)
• Acrylic blank for engraving
• Two small brass screws
• FolkArt Home Decor Clear Wax

Equipment to Make the Key Holder

• Engraving Device GE 20
• Proxxon Profession Rotary Tool and Drill Stand MB 200
• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Proxxon Micro Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Kapro Measure Mate

Instructions for Making the Key Holder

Engraving the Blank

1. Select the letter plates for engraving, and place them in the guide strip of the engraving device.
   
2. Position the engraving blank, and securely clamp in place.
   
3. Position the guide marker into the first letter blank, and begin engraving.
   
4. Mark the position of the holes for attaching the engraved blank to the key holder. Drill the mounting holes using the professional rotary tool and drill stand.
   

Note: Many acrylic blanks come with a protective layer. This should be left in place during the engraving process, and removed when the engraving in complete. 

Making the Key Holder

1. Select your piece of wood. Your dimensions can be different than mine. Add width to accommodate more keys. Add height depending upon the number of slots that you desire. However, the wood needs to be at least ¾" thick to accommodate the slots.
2. Adjust the angle of the table saw blade to 20°.
3. Cut as many slots as necessary to accommodate your keys. The slots on this project are 1¼" apart.
4. Use the Kapro Measure Mate to measure and mark the height of your key holder. Mine is 4" high.
   
5. Use the band saw to cut the wood to length.
   
6. Measure, mark, and drill holes for mounting the engraved blank.
   
7. Sand any rough edges on the disc sander.
   
8. Apply a coat of FolkArt Home Decor Wax to the key holder. Dry overnight, then buff with a soft cloth.
   
9. Add your choice of hanging hardware on the back side of the key holder.
10. Remove any protective film from the engraved blank and mount the blank onto the key holder.
    
11. Eliminate your key clutter with your new key holder.
    

Carole