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Old 07-26-2011, 02:43 PM
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This is my first actual horse carving, I've carved hobby horses and rocking horses but this is the first 'real horse' I've carved....and, of course, Santa had to be riding him!!! Deborah
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Old 07-26-2011, 02:51 PM
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You did a right fine job carvin him Deborah

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Old 07-26-2011, 02:57 PM
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Very nice carving. Thanks for sharing
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Old 07-26-2011, 04:36 PM
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Hi Cally
Your horse is great, but the Santa face is fabulous. I wish I could get that kind of expression on a face.
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Old 07-26-2011, 05:45 PM
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Nice Santa, Callynne! Great detail!

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Old 07-26-2011, 06:19 PM
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Hi Deborah, very good on Santa and Horse. Merle
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:06 PM
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Everything came out perfect. Museum quality for sure. You're the best!
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:14 PM
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Hi Deborah,
An excellent carving and th finish is great. Keep up the good work!
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:28 PM
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Great job, carving and paint are excellent. The small carvings of the toy and their basket is wonderful too.
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:30 PM
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Deborah, both the Santa and the horse are excellent. Great job on the finish too.
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