How to Create a Welcome Fall Sign with Proxxon Tools

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a new Fall project.  Now that we are in September, it's time to turn our thoughts toward Fall.

I tend to hold onto scraps of wood and thought I'd use the scraps to create a Fall sign.

Using the Scroll Saw, I cut strips of wood of varying sizes.  For this project, I opted not to measure as I didn't want everything the same size.

Next, I cut the edges into pennant shapes.

Using the Delta Sander I sanded each piece until smooth.

I used Plaid's Milk Paint in Tavern Ale to paint each strip.

Using  FolkArt stencils and a foam brush, I added letters to the slats with Martha Stewart acrylic paint.  Once dry, I added additional flourishes with the same paint..  Next, I blended some additional brown paint around each strip.

Then, I assembled the sign with Beacon Adhesives.

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Upcylng Wood using Proxxon Tools

Left over scraps of wood can be recycled/upcycled.  Why not pick out some wood scraps and use your Proxxon tools to create a new project.

Supplies:

Delta Jigsaw

Delta Sander

Plaid Paint - Milk Paint - Petticoat

Kapro 313 Measure Mate
Wood scraps

The wood I used is from an old left over fence panel.  To be sure I cut straight lines, I used the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.  

Then I used my Delta Jigsaw to cut the panels, following the line created with the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.

Next I used the Delta Sander to sand down the fence panels to remove all the rough patches and imperfections.

I used the panel as is, but found it too dark.  So I decided to paint on a light layer of Plaid Milk Paint in Winter Harbour to give the panel a nice white washed appearance.

Once the panels dried, I sanded the panels again to remove some of the paint and give it a more distressed appearance. 

Now my panel is ready to use as a background for my projects.  It's large enough for my bigger projects, yet light enough to pick up and move around.

What do you think?

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Stencilled Fall Platter

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today working with my Proxxon Tools and Plaid Paints and stencils to create a fun Fall Platter.

The air is cooler.  The days are shorter.  It's officially Fall and time to get ready for the season.

I thought I'd create a Fall Platter that could be used for a variety of purposes from holding holiday decorations.

Perhaps even to hold seasonal fruits and veggies.

I began by sanding the platter with the Delta Sander, definitely my go-too tool for all my projects.

Next, I used the Pen Sander to sand the edges.  This tool is perfect for all those little areas you need to sand.

Once sanded, I began by painting the platter with Folk Art Milk Paint in Tavern Ale.

Next, I painted the bottom of the platter with Folk Art Milk Paint in Absinthe.

I decorated the platter with a Folk Art Stencil.  Using a foam brush, I mixed  Folk Art Brushed Metal Acrylic Paints in  Brushed Copper and Brushed Gold and Folk Art Color Shift Acrylic Paint in Red Flash and Green Flash.    These colors are truly vibrant and showcase the colors of the season.

Once dry, I painted on a layer of Milk Paint Finishing Oil and allowed it to dry.

I love how this platter turned out and see lots of ways to use it this season.

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Decorative Plant Stand

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a fun decorative plant stand that could also be used as a stool.

I found this wood stand and began by using the Proxxon Delta Sander to sand down the edges. 

Next I painted the stand with Plaid Milk Paint in Jamestown Blue (on the top) and Meeting House Blue (on the base).

Once dry, I re-sanded and re-painted the stand. 

I wanted to decorate the top so I cut a heart from a sheet of Smoothfoam using the Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter.

Painting the heart with Plaid Coastal Texture Paint in Sand Dollar, I used the heart as a stamp and stamped a heart in each corner.  I also painted Sand Dollar within the hearts of the base.

I love the different hearts achieved with the texture paint.

What do you think?

Easter Basket with Proxxon Tools

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here and I've got Easter on my mind.

Nothing is more personal than creating an Easter Basket for someone special.  Each year I try to create something different from the prior year.

I picked up this wood basket then used the Delta Sander to sand the basket inside and out.  The angle of the sanding head makes it easy to get into the corners.  Then I used FolkArt ® Milk Paint in Bristol Green to paint the basket.

As the basket is deep, I used the Hotwire Cutter to cut a sheet of Smoothfoam to fit inside.

The Hotwire Cutter cuts Smoothfoam like butter.

As it was still a bit too wide, the Hotwire Cutter was able to cut off a sliver of the foam easily and quickly. 

Once inside, I added some shred to decorate.

I also used the Hotwire Cutter to cut ribbon.  Did you know the Hotwire Cutter easily cut strips of ribbon too?

I just tied the ribbons around the handle.

Now just fill the basket with an assortment of goodies.

What will you create with Proxxon Tools today?

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How to make a cute St Patrick's Day Wooded Wreath

Hello friends. I am here today to show you how I created this cute little wooden St Patrick's Day wreath. This is a some what easy project if you have the right tools.

I started off cutting the wreath out of a thin piece of wood. I used the amazing Proxxon Scroll Saw DSH/E for this. I used a a green marker to draw the outline of the wreath on the wood first and then followed the outline to cut it out. Ok I will admit as I did not take pictures of this but this was my 2nd try. The first one was a little jagged and not what I wanted. That is the beauty of doing this kind of projects you can always do it over. :)
For the middle circle you can use a router to cut it out.  I didn't need to do this because the wood was smooth but if there are any rough edges make sure to sand them.

I grabbed a few different paints for this project. I didn't want a deep green so after digging through my stash I came up with a Milk Paint and Dye. I also used a Gel Medium to add a little more to the paint.  

Because this was a light colored paint I gave this little wreath three coats to cover it completely. 

After it was completely dry I added a few embellishments. These Shamrocks and Letters can be picked up and your local craft store. 

I placed the letters and shamrocks around the wreath. 

I am loving the way this little thing came out. It is perfect to use inside or out from year to year. 

What do you think?

Supplies Used:

Proxxon Scroll Saw DSH/E

Proxxon Micro Router MOF

Plaid FolkArt Milk Paint in Churn Butter 
Plaid FolkArt Ultra Dye in Emerald City

Plaid FolkArt Paint Brushes 

Thin piece of ply wood

Embellishments (Letters and Shamrocks) 

Happy Valentine's Day Wreath

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today with a wreath just in time for Valentine's Day.

I found this wood wreath just sitting on a shelf and knew it would make a great Valentine's Day project.  I began by sanding the wreath and hearts with the Delta Sander.  I love the shape of the sander and the fact that I can get into the tiniest of areas.  I easily sanded the edges around the heart.

Once the wreath was sanded, I used Plaid Folk Art Ultra Dye in Infra Red to paint the hearts.  Once dry, I used the Delta Sander again to distress the hearts a bit.

I marked off the hearts then painted the wreath with Plaid Folk Art Milk Paint in Jamestown Blue.  I love the contrast of colors.

Using the Professional Rotary Tool, I sanded a metal embellishment to distress it.

Next, I used the Cotton Polishing Disc to buff up the metal embellishment before continuing.

 

Then I used Plaid Folk Art Milk Paint in Winter Harbor to paint the metal embellishment.  Distressing the embellishment with the Professional Rotary Tool allowed the paint to easily adhere to the embellishment. 

Next, I spritzed Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist on the embellishment before adding it to the wreath.

 

 

I embellished each wood heart with assorted rub-ons, then used the Cotton Polishing Disc to help burnish the rub-ons in place.

Happy Valentine's Day.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.