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Santa Time

I'm trying to replenish my stock of inexpensive carvings sold and used as gifts for Christmas, so I am trying to do one or more Santas per week. I usually spend 4-5 hours on each, but it really depends on what I am trying. There isn't a lot of money in it for me, but I enjoy doing them and people like getting them as gifts or as gifts for others. I get to practice and try out different things with these guys.

"On the cover of the Rolling Stone!"

Well, not exactly the cover. And not exactly the Rolling Stone. But I got a "Top Tip" full page article in the Fall 2011 WoodCarving Illustrated magazine for my work positioner plans! Even has my little snow man on it. Cool!
Here is a link to the plans and photos. Work Positioner

Getting ready for Christmas

It’s that time of the year where I really get busy with my carving! I finished the birdhouse contest entry and worked on some twisted crosses. I had company this past week for my daughter’s wedding and just needed small stuff to fill in some time. I sold my last Santa ornament and gave away three canes and an elf as gifts to different relatives, so I need to get stocked back up for Christmas! This is just a skinny Santa ornament that I made up as I carved it. I like just carving freestyle, simple things like this and they sell OK too. The carving club starts meeting again in September and I’m going to a carving seminar also in September. Starting to get busy!

Birdhouse completed!

I'm not sure if I have a chance in the contest, but I am proud that I got everything I wanted completed!
Here are all the pictures.