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Old 06-02-2007, 08:54 AM
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hello all,


well i am finally getting around to posting my holiday carving pics. let me know what you guys think! this is reallly my first completed carving. the pics are taken with a camera phone so sorry for the quality.

hope all is well.
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:13 AM
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Your first carving? good job! My first was a little dolphin, much more detail in yours....congratus!
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Old 06-02-2007, 06:49 PM
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That's a pretty good face for your first attempt. Heck, it's prettty good for a second or third attempt. Good nose. Thanks for sharing and keep at it...you'll be surprised at the improvement with each face you carve.
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Old 06-02-2007, 06:50 PM
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I am astonished by the quality of that "first work" Santa carving .... WOW !!!
captgrant -- keep going, that's mighty impressive stuff.
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Old 06-02-2007, 06:59 PM
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Very nice job on the ornament captgrant88,keep up the great work.
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Old 06-02-2007, 07:08 PM
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well thanks a bunch for your kind words!i made 10 of these for close family and friends last christmas, i was pretty happy with them. they came from that carving egg people book.
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Old 06-03-2007, 07:09 AM
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What a cutie! Looks like you did a really nice job. Keep up the good work and keep posting those pics!
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Old 06-03-2007, 08:02 AM
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Since you did such a good job on these, I'm sure everyone will want a new Santa this Christmas. Better get started
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Great job on your first try..... Wish my first santa looked that good.
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Old 06-03-2007, 12:35 PM
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You are well on the road to becoming a good carver..Keep it going and many good works will be there..Very cute.. Charlotte
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