Archive for the 'Holiday' Category
Toy Bear Christmas Ornament Plan
Friday, April 28th, 2006This little toy bear is made from black walnut. The head and body are made from 3/8″ thick quartersawn stock, and the arms and legs are made from 1/8″ thick quartersawn stock. All parts are assembled using .125″ diameter by .625″ long spring/split pins. The pins combined with the tongue and groove joint between the […]
Christmas Sleigh Ornament Plan
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006Here is another one of Fern’s great little woodworking designs. This one was introduced in 1986. Like most of his work, this sleigh uses different hardwoods to provide a natural contrast to the design.
Download your free plans for the Christmas Sleigh Ornament here.
Presents - 1984
Saturday, April 8th, 2006Fern tried to introduce a new ornament each year. 1984 was no exception with the introduction of this one.
As his business began to grow, Fern found that he had to find ways to balance his shop time and his time on the road selling. The actual presents on this sled were pre-painted, purchased items found […]
Fe-Jo Flyer - 1983
Thursday, March 30th, 2006By 1983 Fern decided to go full time and start a new business. He felt he needed a more detailed design so he came up with the Fe-Jo Flyer. It was an even bigger success than his original Hoppy Holidays ornament, and his business “Christmas with Fe-Jo” was born.
Each part of the ornament is made […]
Hoppy Holidays - 1982
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006Like most of us who are frustrated with our “day” jobs, my uncle, Fern Morin, decided it was time for a change. In the spring of 1982 he decided to do a trial run and mass produced several hundred of these Christmas ornaments out of his small garage shop. His wife Joni hand painted each […]