Scroll Saw Patterns

Cut decorative Uncle Sam top hats for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Americana decor is also popular at any time of the year. Ideas for making the hats are: ornaments and of course, magnets cut from 1/2″ pine or 1/4″ birch. Be sure to check out the Americana tab for SOARING EAGLE scroll pattern.

This cute little cat is cut from 1/2″ pine wood. Use jute string for the pull, ready made thread holder. The base is 1/2″ – cute 1′ wide x 1 1/2″ approx. long. Tie a bead at the end of the pull. You can also use decorative string. Glue the wood thread on the base. paint a design as shown.See here for the pattern

Pretty mermaid scroll saw pattern. Create this unique novelty using 3/4″ pine wood for best results. Paint it in shades of metallic greens and sliver and gold using acrylic shimmer paints. Hint: paint the entire piece the chosen skin color first. Then paint the remaining covering of the mermaid. Next paint the hair shimmering colors. You will have a beautiful wood collectible! For more unique mermaid scroll patterns visit our sister site freesawpatterns.com For Mermaid cutting pattern click here.

Time to start thinking about the spring time and what brings fresh new ideas. Make these cute Easter decorations as a collectible set or even as magnets. The kissing bunnies shown do NOT have any drilled holes and have one continueous cut. Add tiny wicker baskets for an added accent. Each piece is unique and fun. To make the Bunnies for Sale wood scroll pattern, glue a ready made wood heart to complete the mini. The bunnies are in a ‘cage’ Glue a ‘handle’ on top of the cage using a bent wire / a raffia bow is tied and glued for accent. The bunnies in the cage are painted and then the cage effect of the stripes are painted over the bunnies.There is also a wooden bowl on the boys leg for rabbit food. Glue on a bow here and there for pretty accents. Glue ‘dowel discs’ that are cut for the wheels on the Bunny Rabbit wagon. Click to get started & get the Easter Bunny scroll saw patterns

A handmade Valentines Day gift is delightful & more personal than an expensive store-bought item. This year be encouraged to make glorious Valentines Day gifts made from the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day. Materials other than wood used in this project are : jute string (dyed red) is knotted -then glue to top of head. Store bought mini straw basket. The kittens in the basket are cut from 1/2″ pine wood. A strip of paper with the word “free kittens” is glued on the front. Use Elmer’s glue for all gluing. Glue on the basket to the side of the mini. Glue the kitties in the basket.
More Valentines Scroll Saw Wood Projects

Victorian Row Boat Man & Woman LoversCreate this cute romance wood novelty with no inside cuts. That means no drilling involved. This wood peice looks great cut from 1/2″ or 3/4″ pine wood. Create a magnet using 1/4″ luan. The wood collectible is approx a little more than 3″ in width. Use the picture as a painting guideline – See this link for cutting pattern and another outlined painting guide. Use quality acrylic paints (such as Folkart) for best results. Click here for Romance Rowboat Cutting pattern & Painting outlines

Grab the Christmas gift wrap with pretty graphics. Snowmen, skaters, and glorious landscapes can be used to make Christmas wood collectibles. Cut the image out of the wrapping paper. Glue the image onto the wood. Use spray glue or Elmer’s watered down glue – or decoupage glue. If using Elmer’s white glue, water it down a little bit and brush on the solution on the gift wrap. Smooth out any air bubbles carefully. Once the image is glued on the wood, cut out the image. Paint the sides of the raw wood with acrylic paint, if desired. Coat the finished piece with a clear matte or gloss water-based varnish. If cutting using 1/2 inch wood you may need to add an extra base to make the wood piece stand.

One and a two and a three. Pick some beautiful Christmas wrapping paper. Find some Elmer’s glue or spray adhesive craft glue. If you want to make fridge magnets or Christmas ornaments use a thin 1/4″ luan or birch wood. Make a standing holiday ornament by cutting with 1/2 pine.

Make Christmas Decorations with roll Christmas wrapping paperYes -right under your nose are the most beautiful designs that can be found on holiday wrapping roll papers. The paper texture is the perfect consistency to glue and cut on wood. To make amazing magnets & Christmas tree ornaments use 1/4″ luan or birch wood. For standing decorations use a thickness of at least 1/2″ . You can make a thicker base later and apply to the bottom of the piece to make it stand. DIRECTIONS: Select the image on the wrap you are going to use. Cut around the section of the image. Spray the back of the image with spray adhesive or a diluted solution of white glue. Next: place the glued side down on the wood and smooth out any bubbles. Cut out the image. Lightly sand any rough edges. Paint the face of the cut-out with a water base varnish such Folkart clear satin or gloss for proctection. Let dry. Optional last step: choose an acrylic paint color for the sides of the decoration. For a beautiful effect -choose a shimmering gold or silver acrylic paint. Purchase this paint from the craft paint section of Michaels or AC Moore. When you are finished painting the sides, you can also paint the face of the ornament with sparkle acrylic paints. For example: if there are candy canes in the image or stars in the sky, you can add touches with a small brush with sparkles here and there! Enjoy your new creation!