This is one of my little girl Abbie’s Christmas presents. I finished it yesterday. I slipped and cut my finger and nail on the scrollsaw blade…my first bad cut. I hope she likes it. It’s darn near unbreakable because the wood I chose, Makore, is so dense. I finished it with linseed oil.
Abbie’s Homemade Bunny Puzzle for Christmas
December 13, 2009 at 7:57 pm (Homemade & DIY, Our Family's Homestead Journey)
Tags: bunny, Christmas, handmade, heirloom, linseed, present, puzzle, rabbit, scrolled, scrolling, scrollsaw, toy, wood, woodwork
Homemade Toys
November 12, 2009 at 2:47 pm (Homemade & DIY, House as Home, Our Family's Homestead Journey)
Tags: Animals, bear, camel, canary wood, car, cat, dachshund, giraffe, grizzly, homemade, horse, lion, penguin, purpleheart, puzzle, rhino, squirrel, toy, triceratops, wood, wooden, woodwork
We didn’t have the heart to take away our kids mass-produced toys when we decided plastic is bad. However, I have given them some other ones to throw into the mix. I enjoy the hobby. We save some money on toys. My kids get to play with natural materials and more unique items. Whatever your talents are, I strongly suggest making some fun for your kids. It will make you warm inside. Here are some samples.