Carl and his "Gnome Doors"!

You probably already know Carl Hird-Rutter from his fantastic wine cellar sign we posted last month so there isn't any need to go on about his creative style and finishing, so we won't. 

In this case we want to highlight his "out of the box" style of hacking mini-projects to get some pretty unique layouts. 

A while back Carl emailed us 2 very interesting designs that he put together using a couple of our mini-projects and a couple of pieces from his library..  

The door is actually the horseshoe from the Western Saloon No.1 mini-project and the wine barrel top from the Wine Bar No.1 mini-project... crazy.  He also used the bull skull form the Western Saloon No.1  over the door in the first layout.

"I took the wine barrel from the wine bar and the horseshoe from the western saloon and made a gnome door. I used a stone texture for the background.
Also did a western gnome door."

Carl created the layouts in his CarveWright software.  Not sure if he ever machined one of them... but it sure would look cool in a kids playhouse or as a very unique door to his wine cellar!

Thanks again for sharing Carl!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The CNCminiProjects Team

Hack of the Week No.26

The great thing about our mini-projects is that you can mix and match the models or add in your own.

Our weekly mini-project hack uses models from 2 or more mini-projects.

It's always a challenge to find a unique house number plaque.   Something that is different but not too for out there as to attract too much attention.  CNCminiProject makes it easy to create one that is sure to be a hit! 

This fleur de lis house number plaque was created using models from these mini-projects:

The font we used to simulate the v-carving on the sign is called:

  • Iskoola Pota

Just think... the pizza guy will never miss your house again!!!  

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The CNCminiProjects Team

The holiday season is getting very, very close!

Is just about the right time to get making those special gifts that will, without a doubt, become family heirlooms.

Intruding our new mini-project
Home for the Holidays No.2

With the holiday season starting in just a few weeks we felt it was a good time to get you inspired to make some nice pillar candle trivets for your house or to give away as the perfect gifts.  Given a natural finish or a wonderful light stain these will be cherished for years to come. 

This mini-project has 8... yep.. 8 model included in it.  It is geared to the upcoming holiday but don't let that limit you.  Using the holly certainly speaks to the Christmas season but v-carving some inspirational words on the ribbons give it an all year around use.

You might even consider adding (or hacking on) a model from another mini-project or using something from your clip-art library to fit just about any occasion you can think of.  How about a wedding or anniversary gift?  Housewarming or new apartment party? 

This mini-project is packed full with 8 models:

  • Round Trivet
  • Square Trivet
  • Round Ribbon No.1
  • Square Ribbon No.1
  • Ribbon No.8
  • Ribbon No.9
  • Holly Sprig No.1
  • Holly Leaf No.1

All 8 for just $25.00!

Order and Download it today!

 

We created a short video to get you started with one of our "Food for Thought" layouts.

Take a few minuets and see how easy it is you create a layout using our mini-project.

Above are a few other very quick layouts that just might get you inspired!

Hope you enjoy this mini-project... comments welcome!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The CNCminiProjects Team