Life-size plywood cow, pink pig and duck family yard art displayed on a ranch lawn

The originals are back

Classic Wood Yard Art Patterns

Full-size patterns based on the original Cutout Ranch designs from 1988. Trace them, cut them, paint them — and bring a little personality back to the yard.

Simple. Familiar. Fun.

Yard art with a story behind it.

Cutout Ranch started with handmade plywood animals that made people smile from the street. Today, those same classic shapes return as full-size patterns you can build at home.

How it works

Four simple steps from paper to pasture.

Each pattern gives you the full-size outline and the important detail lines. You provide the wood, a saw, paint and your own finishing touches.

1. TraceLay out the full-size pattern and transfer the shape to wood.
2. CutFollow the outline with a jigsaw and smooth the edges.
3. PaintAdd the classic colors, details and your own personality.
4. DisplayStake it in the lawn, garden or flower bed and enjoy it.
What the pattern gives you

The shape is already figured out.

The dotted-line version shows the full-size outline and interior guides. Once it is cut and painted, the same simple pattern becomes the finished yard art.

Full-size plywood cow, pig and duck family yard art pattern outlines and detail guides
Pattern view — full-size outlines and detail guides.
Finished plywood cow, pig and duck family yard art displayed on a lawn
Finished view — cut, painted and ready for the yard.
The original three

Start with the animals people remember.

The first Cutout Ranch collection brings back three of the most recognizable designs: the Holstein Cow, Pink Pig and Duck Family.

Black and white plywood cow yard art displayed on green grass with colorful garden plants
Signature classic

Holstein Cow

Big, bold and unmistakable. Nearly 4 feet tall and almost 4 feet wide, the Holstein Cow is a true statement piece. It was one of the signature animals in the original collection and still makes the strongest impression from the street.

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Pink plywood pig yard art displayed on green grass with colorful garden plants
Original favorite

Pink Pig

Head down, tail curled and easy to recognize at a glance. At about 1.3 feet tall and more than 2 feet long, the Pink Pig has plenty of presence without overwhelming the yard. It brings the playful side of Cutout Ranch to the lawn.

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Plywood duck family yard art displayed together on green grass with colorful garden plants
Four-piece family set

Duck Family

A cheerful four-piece group that creates movement across the yard. The set stands about 8 inches tall and stretches roughly 3 feet from nose to tail when the ducks are lined up end-to-end. Keep them together, spread them out, or let them wander through a garden bed.

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Why Cutout Ranch works

Simple enough to build. Distinctive enough to remember.

These designs were made to read clearly from the street. That same simplicity makes them approachable woodworking projects today.

  • Full-size patterns: no enlarging or complicated layout.
  • Clean silhouettes: easy shapes that cut well with a jigsaw.
  • Simple paint details: bold colors and black line work do the heavy lifting.
  • Built for display: lawns, flower beds, fences, porches and seasonal setups.
Life-size plywood cow yard art on a landscaped lawn