Saturday 15 December 2012

Scandinavian Style! Simple Christmas DIY Craft Deer Head

In the days before department stores and online boutiques people generally gave handmade gifts and baked goods to their loved ones at Christmas time, many people still do, so in the spirit of a hand made Christmas I thought I would share this simple Scandinavian Inspired DIY project with you... it will cost about $10 to make and can be completed in under an hour, which in my book makes for a brilliant craft project!.


I found the instructions to create this look via Manmadediy here you will find the template and the link to enlarge the image to your desired size using blockposter. I then simply painted mine white and attached twine to the back to hang from my wire door... I also made one for my sister and attached pom poms to the antlers for extra detail.




To complete this project simply print out the template found here
You will also need
hard board or thick cardboard
jigsaw cutter 
protective eye wear (the saw dust goes everywhere)
paint

Then simply trace, cut and paint

This was my first time using the a jigsaw cutter... can't say I loved the experience loud, jumpy, dangerous - not my fave combo but the result was worth it... as you can see I made a few little mistakes around the antlers!.



Enjoy your weekend
xx

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14 comments:

  1. That looks great on your wire door!

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  2. what a great idea! well done with the jigsaw.
    x

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    1. Thanks so much :-). My goodness the jigsaw was an experience! xx Tina

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  3. Cute! I'm quite partial to deer now that I have seen them in the wild! x

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    1. Thanks Penny - no doubt they are amazing in the wild how fabulous xx Tina

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  4. hi tina....very brave girl!...it will be a drop saw next!!. Hes a beauty...im itchin to put a red nose on him!
    Allison x

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    1. My heart was in my mouth I can tell you, not into the jigsaw cutter at all - drop saw eekkk! Totally going to Rudolf him - love it! xx Tina

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  5. I love reindeer- they are my favourite!

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    1. Thanks Deanne, there really is something magical about them! x Tina

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  6. Great work Tina! I love a hand made Xmas! :)

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    1. Thanks Pippa! This is my first hand made Christmas and I'm liking it - so satisfying and really adds to the fun during the lead up. Hope your tree shopping went well xx Tina

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  7. It's fantastic Tina! I love it!
    I'm afraid the jigsaw is one tool I won't be going near in a hurry though...I'd definitely end up with blood on my hands!

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    1. Thanks so much Kylie - the jigsaw cutter is not my fave that is for sure, definitely not for everyone!!. Hope your having a nice weekend xx Tina

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