Welcome to Bob’s Crafts!
Bob LaFara created Bob’s Crafts in 1995 and regularly added craft projects and stories until he died in 2004. For 20 years we, his family, have kept the site just as he last updated it. But, recently we decided it was time to bring the site up to date and re-create it as a WordPress-style site. We have tried to remain true to Bob’s style and intent with his projects and stories. We have curated the projects and stories to allow better indexing and searching in the hope visitors will find what interests them.
Craft Projects
Little Chair
Learn how to make a small wooden chair for a toddler. It can be scaled up for an older child, or scaled down for a doll.
Rocking Horse
In this project, you will make a child’s rocking horse. The size of the horse is suitable for children up to 2 or 3 years of age.
Wooden Toy Giraffe
Make a toy giraffe using only dowel rods.
Step Stool
Make a small step stool for a child to use to reach the wash basin.
Doll’s Table
Make a small table for a doll or to use for a display. This project requires a fair amount of woodworking skill.
GeeHaw Whimmy Diddle
A GeeHaw Whimmy Diddle is a gadget that doesn’t do anything, but is a lot of fun to make.
Backstrap Loom
The backstrap loom is very portable and can be set up and used almost anywhere.
Two Harness Tabletop Loom
A counter balance style loom with two harnesses is good for the beginning weaver.
Sea Life Mobile
Make a mobile using transfer sheets and tissue paper.
Bookends
Make a set of bookends to keep your books neat and tidy.
Duck Push Toy
In this project you will make a child’s push toy.
Paper or Metal Horse
Make a standing horse using paper or thin sheet metal.