Susan Burkhart is a prolific and talented artist dedicated to creating high quality craft products including Toymaker Press designs. And she also creates trendy plush toys and fashion jewelry!
Susan creates many of her toys using plans and patterns from Toymaker Press. She created the little train in the center photo from a free Toymaker Press pattern. Susan says: It was a bit of a challenge to me because I am not used to cutting wood that thick and my saw needs a tune up. My wood delaminated in the center for the engine puzzle piece, so I just went with it for the rest of the pieces and cut them in half. Gives an extra set of people for the play set.
We asked Susan how she got started with crafting. She said: I would see holiday items cut from wood at craft shows, and again think, I can do that. I started out on my husband’s pin-end Ryobi saw, but quickly realized I needed something a little more versatile. I primarily use my Dewalt saw but also own a PS Wood Machines saw. I love all the wonderful wood choices available, with the beautiful grains and colors. Over the years I have made hundreds of gifts for family, friends and teachers and have just recently started offering items for sale. In addition to scrolling wood, I also love to cut acrylic and am starting to explore cutting metal. I never really thought about selling my crafts. The first time I sold an item, I was just in awe that someone was willing to pay money for something I had made.
Shown are a few of Susan’s creations. Susan’s items also appear in the Curio Shoppe on Cherokee Street in St. Louis Missouri http://www.stlcurioshoppe.com/
Other places Susan can be found:
Blog: http://oohlookitsarabbit.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ooh-Look-Its-A-Rabbit/203298669697369
Click here to see and buy my toys and crafts.
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