Halloween Wood Decorations

Hi everyone, I'm on the Proxxon Tools blog today showing you how to create an assortment of Halloween Decorations.

I drew the designs on scraps of plywood.

Using the 2 Piece Scroll Saw I cut each piece.

Once I had all the pieces I wanted, I used the Delta Sander to sand each piece.

I used the Bench Drill Press to drill holes in each piece so I could hang them on a tree.

Next, I used Plaid Paints to add color to each piece.

I left the black cat and white ghost as is, but I decorated the Witch's shoe and the Candy Corn with assorted colors of Robin's Nest Dew Drops.

I tied twine to each piece and then hung them on a tree.  

I did use scraps to create these ornaments, but just think how fun they'd be in a variety of sizes, perhaps standing outside your door or fence.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Summer Flip Flops

 Hi everyone, I've got a new post on the Proxxon blog showing you how to create a set of decorative flip flops to  remind you that summer is still ongoing even if we are summering in place this year.

I drew the shapes on a sheet of plywood, then used the Scroll Saw to cut them out.  I found it easiest to cut the plywood panel first so I could work with a smaller panel.

The Scroll Saw makes easy work of cutting the flip fops.

Next, I sanded the edges with the Delta Sander.  This is my go to sander.  With it's shaped sanding surface, I can get into the smallest of areas.

The Bench Drill Press easily cut the holes in each flip flop.

I used Plaid's Folk Art Paint to paint the flip flops.  Once dry, I used a stencil with Plaid Folk Art Paint to create the design on the flip flops.

To finish, I inserted ribbons in the holes and added a flower.  Now, I just need to hang these on my wall to remember that summer comes every year.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Hello Summer!!!!!

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

Draw a shell pattern on a piece of plywood.  Use the Scroll Saw to cut around 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 mesh and assorted shells created from Makin's Clay.

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

Die cut 2 palm trees and Hello Summer from Rinea Foiled Papers using Emerald Starstruck and Gold/Gold Glossy.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

How to make a patchwork heart

Hi everyone, I'm on the Proxxon blog today with a patchwork heart.

For today's project, I used the 2 Speed Scroll Saw to cut a a heart, then used the Band Saw to create the zig zag pattern while cutting it in half.

The Disk Sander made easy work of sanding the pieces.

Next, I used the Bench Drill Press to add holes in both pieces of the heart.

I began by painting the heart with Plaid black paint.  Next, I used modeling paste through a stencil to give the heart some depth.

I added an assorted of Plaid paints to give my heart life, then painted cross stitches where the colors met giving the illusion of a patchwork piece.  Using StazOn Ink, I stamped a script stamp randomly about the heart.

To "mend" the heart, I threaded ribbon through the holes and tied  it at the bottom.

Finally, in keeping with the patchwork/stitching theme, I added assorted embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Enjoy the Little Things

Hi everyone, I'm on the Proxxon blog hoping, during this current situation, that you are taking time to enjoy the little things, whether it be enjoying family time, playing with pets, reading a book or being creative.  Just remember to enjoy!!!!!

I began by drawing a light bulb on a piece of foam.  You could also take a stencil or large die cut to create the same effect.

Then I simply cut it out using the Hot Wire Cutter.  It's so easy to cut any project from foam using the Hot Wire Cutter and the results are amazing each time.

Look at the great result I was able to achieve.

Once it was cut out, I began decorating.  I started by painting the bulb with Martha Stewart's Home Décor Paint in Eggshell and then the electric portion with Folk Art Coastal Texture Paint in Seal Grey.  Once dry, I placed a stencil on top, and used modeling paste and spray inks to achieve the look I wanted.

Next, I proceeded to finish the light bulb by adding paints and inks to my project.

I finished by adding some chipboard elements I found in my stash.  Each was painted with Plaid Paints then adhered around the light bulb.

Again, don't forget to enjoy the little things during this trying time.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Floral Wall Art

Hi everyone, I'm on the Proxxon blog today with a floral wall hanging.

I drew a jar on a scrap of wood then using the Scroll Saw, I cut the design.  Next, I sanded the jar with the Delta Sander.

I painted the jar with gesso and put it aside to dry while I worked on the background.

Using a stencil with modeling paste, I added dimension to a burlap panel.  Once dry, the burlap panel was painted with several colors of paint.

The jar was painted with a light layer of blue paint and twine was wrapped around the top.  For additional dimension, blue ink was rubbed across the jar and a metal tag was tied to the twine.

Once the jar was adhered to the canvas, flowers were added.  Since the flowers are not attached, you can easily change out the flowers for different seasons.

Thanks for stopping by.


Steph

Butterfly Wall Art

Hi everyone, I'm on the Proxxon blog today creating butterfly wall art.

Do you have a little girl in your life who loves butterflies?  Here's an easy way to make any number of butterflies for her room.

Draw the design on foam, then use the Hot Wire Cutter to quickly and easily cut out the butterfly.

Paint the butterfly with assorted colors of Plaid paints.  I used lavender for the base.  Once dry, I placed a stencil on top and added purple and blue paints.  Black was added to the antenae.  To finish, I selected an assorted of dew drops from the Robin's Nest to decorate the butterfly.

It looks like she's flying, doesn't it?

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Shiny Shamrock

Hi everyone, I've used a variety of Proxxon tools to create a shamrock.

Drawn a pattern on a piece of plywood then use the Scroll Saw to cut the design.  Use the Delta Sander to sand the rough edges.

Paint the shamrock with 2 shades of green paint.

Decorate as desired.  I used Rinea Silver Starstruck Foiled Paper to die cut the pattern for the center of the shamrock using the Rinea 3D Roller Star Die.  A large brad finished off the design.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph