Cool Ideas for Christmas gifts that can be made in a WEEKEND or so !!! I'll start the list ....

#3 Toaster Tongs

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

#4 Wine Bottle Stoppers

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

#5 A Pen

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

#6 A pair of Lamps

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

#7 a receipe box nicely made and filled with coupons for things she’d like to have, For instance one night out with the girls. Or her favorite meal in bed. Maybe some new tools of her own. When she uses the coupons the box is hers to use for recipies

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

# 8 music stand

-- ..... art for lifes sake

forgot the link to above music stand

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I would have had to start that music stand in July. And what is a paddy wack?

#9 Caliper’s Desk Organizer.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

knick-knack-paddy-wack give-a-dog-a-bone … this old many came rolling home ….

wooden spanker shaped like a hand and arm

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Dan you morphed again! Thanks for the explanation. I will avoid any untoward references to Pappy.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

a great list!!!
keep them coming.
(can’t imagine building the music stand in a day. or weekend… or month.! )

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

#10 DVD box

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

11 … music stand

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#12 really cool cutting boards….

-- Peggy

#13 Pull toys for the little ones.

-- Peggy

’# 14 – Candle Holders from Scraps

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

more wine stoppers

more wine stoppers

#17 see number 8 music stand. Still think the music stand can be made in a weekend, Dumbed-down the design a bit in sketchup. Model available if anyone wants it.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

my daughter would fall over “in awe” if this showed up Christmas morning.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Ash … think what could I make with ASH ?

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#18 Business Card Cases

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

#18 business cards … making a sketchup of the card holder. Need to figure out how to make a batch of these.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#19 Picture frames

-- Peggy

#18 made a sketchup model … invision wenge and lacewood
Model available if anyone wants it.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#18 started a batch of card holders.

Two dozen.

Martin Luther King walnut and cherry.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

I love the card holder. I was looking for something for the folks at the office and that is perfect.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

19# another really cool one !!! snowflakes

-- ..... art for lifes sake

20# jewlery box

-- bryano

21 – Cutting Board

Thanks for the DVD box link Doug.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Back to 18: business card holder …
batch cut enough pieces for 50 card holders.
finished 7 today and have 17 others glued and sanded to 80 grit.
Will post with more details nd links etc in a project
10 hours shop labor to get them this far. All down hill from here….

-- ..... art for lifes sake

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Very nice!

-- Maplewood, MN

#22 ... I want one of these for christmas link

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#23 – hmmm .. coincidence that #23 was Ryne Sandberg? Bean Bag Set

-- Dan M, SW Suburbs, Chicago IL -- http://www.djay-crafts.com

#24 – Mantel Clocks

-- Dan M, SW Suburbs, Chicago IL -- http://www.djay-crafts.com

#23
little tool totes. we use them for bill boxes or catch-alls.
this sketchup model is for one that could accomodate CD’s.
Stock is 3/8 wenge for the ends and 3/8 yellowheart for the sides and 9/16 for the handles.
1/4 red birch plywood bottom.
1/4 oak dowels for the handle and 1/8 walnut for the sides
my plan is to make 3 of them. one for my son Nathyan and two for my daughters Nichole and Allyson

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#24
fun cutting boards if you want to crank out a few real quick …. link ....

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#27
really cool magazine rack …. link...... one for everyone in the family

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Hey, we have two #23s and three #24s! Is this some of that “new math”?

-- Coffee is best with a fine layer of sawdust on top. -- http://www.north40custom.com

I guessvthat’s why woodworkers should measure twice

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

#28

Very artistic wood turnings …. link....

-- ..... art for lifes sake

1. 29 We’ve found these One Step Stools to be an all time favorite for our friends and family.
   http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1630

The older pine one (on the left) is made with simple dado joints. We’d made these 12 at a time and stained or painted them and used all types of stencils to personalize them.

The new one’s, oak, cherry and walnut, are built with sliding dovetails.

The ladies and smaller kids use them everyday.

-- Bob A in NJ

#29 Indoor/Outdoor Plant Stand.

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/2572

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

#30 or #18b depending on how you look at it…

Business Card holder

Your’s are super cool, Dan. There is just something about Debbie’s that really appeals to me.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

#31

small box made from exotic wood. nicely carved handle

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1246

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#32

extra special picture frame. very unique design

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/3361#comment-74057

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Don's anitque cars are really cool and would make great christmas gifts … 33

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34 …................. Art Deco Rocking horse

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35 – Here my version of the tool tote Dan talked about earlier.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

#35 again with repaired link CARRY ALL

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#36 toy boats

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#37 slick looking step stool

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#38 handmade wooden spoon

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#39 walnut and maple striped cutting board

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#40 handmade kitchen utensils

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#41
I made one of these several years ago and gave it to my daughter. It sits in her kitchen and she uses it every day.

This one is made by Debbie, but it is similar in design POTATO BIN

-- ..... art for lifes sake

this is an excellent list.
I appreciate all your research, Dan

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

#42 this one got me excited to make something for Dad this year for christmas … little gardner bench

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#43 A flipper toy

This was made by one of the members of the Mason-Dixon Woodworkers club for our Toys for Christmas project. he made 100 and over 100 were made last year. They are fun to play with.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

#44 play kitchen ... really cool

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#45

little horsey ... ride em cowboy !!

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#46

little rocking race horse... giddy up !

-- ..... art for lifes sake

#47 baby doll beds

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#48 christmas ornaments

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#49 more christmas ornaments... these are cute ones

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#50 Doll Rocking chair made for my granddaughters and will be made for the Mason-Dixon 2008 Toy Workshop.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Another home run Karson !

-- ..... art for lifes sake