Rustic Bear Wall Decor

This is a interesting piece. Not the usual for the kinds of items I usually make but it was fun to do something very different. I found this in one of my favorite publications Creative Woodwork's & crafts. It was in a issue quite some time ago. I cut the figure of the bear from 1/4" plywood and cut the design in the center using my scroll saw. The scene of the two bears and tree's were then highlighted using a acrylic wash. I then used a light oak finish on the rest and finished with a flat urethane finish. Backer board was painted with a flat black paint. Next one I try will probably be  blue, I want to see how the different contrasting colors look. I will share this when I get it completed. I have a couple other items to finish first. If you have any questions feel free to send me message or visit www.backyardwooddesigns.com

Handcrafted Mahogany Jewelry Box

This Mahogany Jewelry Box with Walnut drawer pulls was a real joy to make. I will be making many of these jewelry boxes using many different hardwoods and also pine and cedar. I will be using combinations of 2 different colored hard woods. If you have a preference these items can be ordered as a custom order with your own choice of either one or two different woods. Just keep in mind when using 2 hardwoods they should be close to the same texture of woods. I have been really enjoying the new items I have been making. I apologize that it has been a while since I last posted any of my work but things get a little hectic around here in June and it has calmed down some know. I will try my best to stay on track. You can go to website to check out some of the new items I have added. Recently I added a new design of crosses made from hardwood. They also are available in any wood combination if you have something special in mind. I will get some new crosses with more varieties of wood combination finished and added to the website. Please go and check it out. WWW.Backyardwooddesigns.com