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    More information about "Pets - Custom Ornament Business Kit"
    Mini Scroll Saw Business in a Box! Earn a little extra cash this Holiday season, and help pay for your scroll saw addiction...errr....hobby. With this kit, you can personalize as many Holiday ornaments as you want with this simple template. This kit includes an Inkscape (svg) source file that allows you to personalize ornaments with names and dates. Also included are step-by-step instructions, premade images to advertise your services that you can post to social media, and the GIMP file in case you'd like to customize your promotions. Here's what would be included in the kit: SVG Ornament File - Inkscape SVG file that you can use to customize ornaments. (US Letter & A4 size) Step by Step Instructions - Easy instructions on how to use the Inkscape file, and how to export PDFs and PNGs from Inkscape. Promotion Banners - Pre-made images you can post to social media that advertise your ornaments. (5 price-points in both $ & £) GIMP Promotion Banner Template - GIMP source file that allows you to customize your promotion banner with your name and picture. Note: This ornament kit is meant for folks who have a working knowledge of Inkscape. You don't have to be an advanced user, but you should have the basics down. If you'd like to learn more about Inkscape, you can find my free online course here. Here's an overview of how the kit works: Selling Ideas: With this kit, you can either sell finished patterns to fellow scrollers or crafters. Or you can sell finished ornaments. Custom patterns for fellow scrollers & crafters. (suggested price: $1-2 per custom pattern) Post to your Facebook (or other social media) that you make custom ornaments. Friends and family would jump at the chance to have a custom ornament designed and cut by you. (suggested price: $10-15 each). Take orders at a craft show, church bizarre or event. Or even scroll on-site. (suggested price: $10-15 each). Sell on Etsy or similar online handmade marketplaces. Just give yourself time to make and ship the items. (suggested price: $12-20 each) Fundraiser for a youth group, school, or sports team. (suggested price: $12-20 each) Or maybe, they’re just unique gifts for friends and family (suggested price: $0 each)
    $20
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    It's all built into the software. Nothing standalone.
  3. Travis
    Hi all. We had a big software update. I've been kicking this can down the road for the last few months because it's been so crazy at work. I was about 3 software updates behind. Anyway, just like normal, let me know if you see anything strange or isn't behaving the way it should.
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    Hi All. I'm gunna bump this thread just as a reminder about SSV's policy on political commentary and discussion. For the love of all things, please don't. I'm also copy/pasting my follow-up comment that really sums me up: Thanks all. And now back to your regularly scheduled program.
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    Every year, between first part of Aug through Oct, I'm crazy busy at work and hardly able to get into the shop. But I was able to knock these out, which was a lot of fun. Wooden Jack-o’-lanterns made out of some cedar fence boards. Playing around with different finishes. The darker one is burnt with a torch before staining it, which adds a nice effect.
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    It's that time of year! Post your Halloween scroll saw projects and show us know how you're haunting your house this year.
  7. Travis
    Nice little surprise when I opened up the most recent edition of SSW&C this weekend. It's funny that they call out the YouTube channel, when all the good stuff is here on the website. But I'll take it! We're also on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for those interested.
  8. Travis
    This is one of those things that as an Admin, I don't know how to handle. This news breaks my heart and it has personally affected me in ways that I wasn't expecting. He was a good friend, a fixture at SSV, and I'll miss him a lot. This thread evolved from our fellow scroller sharing some personal information that progressed to a tragic end. Instead of creating a new thread as a tribute, I wanted to maintain this one since so many has shared their grief and condolences here. It doesn't seem fair to put people through that again. I also moved it into the General Scroll Saw forum so it doesn't get lost. Be at peace, my friend.
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    OMG. This weights heavily on my heart. My love and thoughts and prayers to his family.
  10. Travis
    Strange. Since it's isolated to your work computer, my guess is there's something on that computer interfering with it. SSV uses a lot of javascript and AJAX stuff. Maybe it's blocking or interfering with it? You can also check your extensions in your browser. Turn them all off to see if that helps. Maybe something there is goofy. Then turn them back on one at a time. Sometimes virus scanners/shields get overzealous and do strange things. Or maybe an adblocker? Make sure you're up to date with your software. Firefox is usually pretty good browser, however, I prefer Chrome.
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    I'm so sorry to hear about that, Les. I hope you a speedy recovery. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
  12. Travis
    Last week, I headed back to Montana to visit my family. It has been awhile since I've been home. We had a great time reminiscing about the good ol' days. So I think this month's scroll saw challenge is about nostalgia. Post a project that brings back memories of the good ol' days. This is pretty open to interpretation. Old cars, trains, farm houses, scenic, etc. When you post, let us know what kind of memories it brings back for you. It will be fun to see what people come up with.
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    I've been messing around with the new rank systems. They really changed things up a bit. They also removed the "Create Your Own Title" option, which was fun for folks who reached a certain rank. I don't like the icon either, nor the moderator icon (I use a different area to indicate moderator.) I'm not sure if I can remove the icons without modifying the code, though. I'm still looking into it. It's gunna take me some time to think this through.
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    Things have changed with the new update. I'm still working on that stuff behind the curtain. I'm not sure how i'm going to handle that at the moment.
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    Hi All. I just updated the SSV software. The site may run a little slower than usual as everything gets re-indexed. Also, let me know if something looks strange or not behaving properly.
  16. Travis
    I can't help but to share everybody's amazing projects. I like to highlight projects on Instagram, FB, and Pinterest. You guys do amazing work.
  17. Travis
    In my neck of the woods (Vancouver, WA), temps got to 114 degrees last weekend, which is an all time high. Holy schnikes, that's hot! If I was smart, I would have head to the beach to cool off. Well, since hindsight is 2020, how about we throw our own beach party? This month's scroll saw challenge is enjoying the beach. Post your beach, coastal, nautical, or fun in the water projects! Tell us a little something about the project, like who you made it for, or why, or a story behind it. I really enjoy the stories behind projects. It will be fun to see what y'all come up with.
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    If you're just interested in the video content, the link that Don posted to YouTube a great place to look since it's videos only (https://www.youtube.com/scrollsawvillage) . I've also been posting them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scrollsawvillage). Most of the time, I'm also creating an article in the Articles section of SSV (https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/articles/), which also includes projects in the Project Workshop. Hope this helps.
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    Video Quick Tips

    Travis commented on Travis's article in Articles

    This is something new I'm trying out. I'm posting these short little videos on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. I'm just sharing some scroll saw tips. I might delve into other topics too, but the point is there're super short and easy to watch. This will also be available in the Articles section. I hope you like them.
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    Video Quick Tips

    Travis posted an article in Articles

    More information about "Video Quick Tips"
    This is a series of short videos we created for YouTube. Each video is under 1 minute each sharing a tip that will hopefully make your scroll sawing easier. Share some of your favorite tips and tricks in the comments below. Enjoy the show!
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    Howdy all. Looks like SSV crashed. Thanks to @meflick for letting me know. If SSV is down and you can't access it, feel free to email me at travis[at]scrollsawvillage.com to let me know. I only pop in a couple times a day to check on things. This week, I'm on holiday, so I'm a little less frequent. Otherwise, I won't notice until I try to log in again. An email will allow me to get thing fixed right away. Thanks all!
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    Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I had a great day.
  23. Travis

    Cherry Tree

    Travis commented on MrsN's pattern shop in Pattern Shop

    Changed Pattern Types to Fretwork, Boxes/Bowls/Baskets, Clocks, Home Items, Other Changed Free or Paid to Mostly Paid
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    Cherry Tree

    Travis commented on BushtonMfg's supplier in Suppliers

    Changed Pattern Types to Fretwork, Boxes/Bowls/Baskets, Clocks, Home Items, Other Changed Free or Paid to Mostly Paid
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    I just put up a bird feeder outside my office window and I'm patiently waiting for my bird friends to discover it. So until they do, this month's scroll saw challenge is bird themed! Post your scroll saw project that is related to our feathered friends. Bird portrait, eagles, puzzles, clocks, bird houses, bird feeders or whatever! I can't wait to see them. When you post, tell us a little something about it. Or maybe share which birds are coming to visit your house. Have fun!
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