An Introduction to Scroll Saw Puzzle Patterns

Those familiar jigsaw puzzles that are mass-produced from slick cardboard are perhaps, the best known and oldest type of puzzle. Jigsaw machines, or scroll saws do not actually touch any part of the puzzle during the course of production. Jigsaw puzzles, however, do derive their name from the jigsaws (scroll-cutting saws) that are used to make the dies that in turn cut the cardboard... Read More

Handmade Paper for writing, gifts, and other projects. Valentine’s Day Cards.

Making paper for Valentine’s Day and other occasional Cards. Handmade paper..  it should really be called ‘Recycled Paper Making‘, but handmade sounds better when your giving someone a gift. Then you can throw in that it’s made of reclaimed household materials and is totally Green and good for the environment! Tools & Materials: Scrap paper or other... Read More