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Old 12-29-2007, 03:48 PM
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Default My first Santa
My Mom has a Santa collection that she's been building for years, (none carved though). So I tried my hand at making one. This started out as a Shawn Cipa design, but I kinda made it my own.



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Excellent first effort. Puts my first one to shame....
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Old 12-29-2007, 04:05 PM
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Nice~ and yup..it outdoes my first Santa too! Did you give this as a gift to your mom to add to her collection?
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Old 12-29-2007, 05:30 PM
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Thats a very good first try i say your mother will love it and changing the design makes it more fun.GREAT JOB JIM!!!!
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Old 12-29-2007, 05:53 PM
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Very nice job,I know your Moms going to be pleased.
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Very nice and now you have to do one every year and then you can see how you improve over the years.
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Jim .. for your first time .. wonderful .. you did a very good job and you have a great carving for your mother ..

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Old 12-30-2007, 09:47 AM
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Now you've done it! She will want one every year Nice job.
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:37 PM
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Thanks guys! Yea, I guess I'll have to make her one for next year as well.
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Well, Jim I think it's just great. I think you will be carving some more santa's
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