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Woodworking For Kids - Project Kits

Would you like to let your child have fun working with wood right from home?

Parent/Child Woodworking Fun
You and your child get to make, put together, or decorate and finish, something made out of wood, right in your own home. I have a variety of workshop project options. Some are more complicated, and for older children. Some are simple, and for the little kids. Most project kits have flexibility in how much to do, and are fun for any age. A 2 year old can glue or stick things, or color with pencil crayons, markers, or water paints. A 16 year old can do a little drilling, nailing and screwing, and get more creative with the finish work.

Project packages include all the parts you need, with instructions. Tools are not included. Extras like wood letters, googley eyes, etc, and even paint and brushes, can be included as requested, some free and some for a small charge.

Order a project package by clicking the button beside the one you are interested in. You then select options and place your order.
Once conditions allow my store to reopen, you will be able to place orders at my store in Settlers Ridge Centre.

Project Kit Options

Here are a some project ideas. Many of these have been done. Some are new ideas. If you have your own idea, let me know.

Projects are available in different levels of required skill.

Level 1 is suitable for ages 2+. Assembly is with glue and dowels, where assembly is required. Your child does whatever finishing or decorating they want. A simple wood mallet is included. Parts can be prepainted if you wish.

Level 2 is suitable for ages 4+. Assembly, where required, involves nails and/or screws. Your child then does whatever finishing or decorating they want, or parts can be prepainted.

Level 3 goes a little further, and leaves some sanding (sandpaper included), and even a little drilling if you want. Recommended for ages 6+.

Project costs vary with the levels. You select the project, skill level, and sometimes other options and extras, then place your order. Levels 1 and 2 can be finished (primed, primed and painted, or varnished) for a small fee, or unfinished. Level 3 is unfinished because there is still a little work to do before it can be painted.

Most orders are ready in 1 to 2 weeks.

Project	Cost
3/4” Pine Plaque with routered edges Select from a circle, oval, square, or rectangle shape. level 1 - start with it unfinished, primed, primed and painted, or varnished, then paint or decorate as desired - $16 level 3 - unfinished - do some finish sanding, paint or decorate as desired, then add string or a small chain for hanging if you wish - $14 Decorate with pencil crayons, crayons, markers, paints, stick-ons, small or large wood letters, googly eyes, and more Order Kit	$14-16
Simple Plaque - 1/4” thickness shapes Select from a circle, oval, square, rectangle, heart, or a simple butterfly, truck, elephant, or house shape, or one of your own ideas. level 1 - start with it unfinished, primed, or primed and painted, then paint or decorate as desired - $12 level 3 - unfinished - do some finish sanding, paint or decorate as desired, then add string, a small chain, or magnets for hanging if you wish - $12 Decorate with pencil crayons, crayons, markers, paints, stick-ons, small or large wood letters, googly eyes, and more Order Kit	$12
Child Size Chair level 1 - 12" seat height - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $27 level 2 - 16" seat height - assemble with nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $30 level 3 - 16" seat height - do some sanding and optional drilling, then assemble with nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $28 larger size for bigger kids is an option when ordering Order Kit	$27-30
Ring Toss Ring set of your choice is included. level 1 - glue the base together and glue the posts in the holes, then paint as desired - $14 level 3 - do some finish sanding, then glue the base together and glue the posts in the holes, then paint as desired - $12 vinyl numbers are included Order Kit	$12-14
DVD Holder holds 12 DVDs level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $16 level 2 - assemble with glue and nails, then paint or decorate as desired - $14 level 3 - do some finish sanding, then assemble with glue and nails, then paint or decorate as desired - $12 rubber feet included Order Kit	$12-16
Mail Box level 2 - assemble with glue and nails, then screw on hinges, predrilled holes, then paint or decorate as desired - $24 level 3 - do some finish sanding, and some drilling if you wish, then assemble, then paint or decorate as desired - $22 available in pine or cedar Order Kit	$22-24
Shapes Cube precut shapes are included level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $14 level 3 - do some finish sanding, then assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $12 precut shapes can also be finished or left unfinished nails and screws are never used for infant or toddler toys unless necessary Order Kit	$12-14
12” Fancy Doll Crib add a doll's name with wood letters if desired level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $24 level 2 - assemble with glue, nails, and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $24 level 3* - do some finish sanding, then assemble with glue and either nails and screws, or with dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $20 little kids will need help aligning the posts with the holes nails and screws are more solid, but not recommended for infants or toddlers, due to the sharp protrusions if the crib is broken Order Kit	$20-24
12” Simple Doll Crib add a doll's name with wood letters if desired level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $16 level 2 - assemble with glue, nails, and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $14 level 3* - do some finish sanding, then assemble with glue and either nails and screws, or with dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $12 this one will be easier for little kids to assemble nails and screws are more solid, but not recommended for infants or toddlers, due to the sharp protrusions if the crib is broken Order Kit	$12-16
Simple doll house coming soon
Bird Feeder plexiglass walls hold seeds in the middle to flow out automatically level 2 - assemble with glue, nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $20 level 3 - do some finish sanding, and some drilling if you wish, then assemble with glue, nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $18 even includes some basic birdfeeding information Order Kit	$18-20
Bird House Bluebird, Chickadee, Finch, Nuthatch, or Sparrow level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $19 level 2 - assemble with glue, nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $16 level 3 - do some finish sanding, and some drilling if you wish, then assemble with glue, nails and screws, then paint or decorate as desired - $15 different birds need different size homes and openings you choose what bird you want it for Order Kit	$15-19
Wood Box Store jewellery, precious items, whatever you or your child wants to store. level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - lid sits on top - $18 level 2 - assemble with glue and nails, then paint or decorate as desired - lid can sit on top, or be hinged, requiring screwing hinge on - $16 level 3 - do some finish sanding, and some drilling if you wish, then assemble with glue and nails, screw on hinged lid, then paint or decorate as desired - $15 Order Kit	$15-18
Simple Tool Box For tools, or anything else you or your child wants to carry along. level 1 - assemble with glue and dowels, then paint or decorate as desired - $22 level 2 - assemble with glue and nails, then paint or decorate as desired - $20 level 3 - do some finish sanding, and some drilling if you wish, then assemble with glue and nails, then paint or decorate as desired - $18 Order Kit	$18-22

Minimum ages aren't set in stone. You decide if your child can try a project, and you can always help.
HST is not included in prices.

The time it takes to complete a project varies. Little kids could start with a plaque or a plywood shape, glue or stick a few things on, or draw something with markers, and be done in half an hour or less, or they could assemble a project, paint, and then decorate, and take a few hours.

Rules, Terms and Conditions

For any of the project packages, it's up to you to decide if your child is ready for the project. Some 2 year olds can glue things together and some 5 year olds can't. Every child is different, and his/her abilities are unique. You can help your child all you want, so age isn't a big factor. It just determines how much you will need to help.

Project instructions will include notes about appropriate safety, and I can even include some basic safety items for a small fee, but you are ultimately responsible for your child's safety.

Here are a couple projects that have been done

I will add more pictures later. I like to see how the kids do with their projects, so if you would please send me a picture of completed projects, I would appreciate that, and let me know if you want that picture included here.

If you have any questions, requests, or suggestions email me at or "contact me".
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