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Gifts / Crafts
Canadian Woodworking Gift & Craft articles showcase small projects, creative ideas, seasonal inspiration, and practical tips for making thoughtful handmade gifts.
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Editor Rob Brown’s daughter writes about the photo string frame she made for a gift. Decorative bevel joints added a focal point to an otherwise fairly simple project.
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The wonderful, whimsical world of automata
Sculpt a miniature woodworker that springs to life at the turn of a crank.
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Treasured awards, memento plates, meaningful artwork or fine photography all deserve a special space to be seen and enjoyed.
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This is the last of three articles in which Rick Campbell shows you how he made his bow box.
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A custom-made pill box is a great way to make taking daily meds more enjoyable.
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Bow Box – Part 2: ribbons and bows
Now for the most creative part of the project – crafting realistic-looking ribbons and bows to decorate the beautiful box you just completed.
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Bow Box – Part 1: design and construction
A brand new project: Rick Campbell shows you how to put a wooden bow on a gift box.
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Although this cool little project can be fiddly to make, it shows off wood beautifully. Your friends and family will be stumped, wondering how you wove wood together!
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Make a stylish gift box for pens
The only thing better than giving someone a turned pen is presenting it in a custom-made box.
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If someone you love has a medal collection they’re proud of, they’ll surely love this special display rack.
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How to make an acoustic guitar
The only thing more satisfying than playing a guitar is playing a guitar you’ve made.
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This elegant jewelry box is a fun introduction to building simple veneered boxes. Adding a suede interior customizes the box perfectly.
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This simple makeup organizer is fun to make and will help store and keep makeup handy. It’s easily customized, too
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Up your cooking game with a handmade salt cellar. Here are two designs to choose from.
