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Old 04-24-2009, 02:18 PM
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My grandaughter (age 3+) has taken an interest in bees and bee hives so I made her a hive with a couple bees from a large wooden egg and some smaller ones. OK, so it ain't reall masterfull carving, but it was fun and I'm sure she'll like it. The bee with the legs has a magnet in it and there is another magnet in the side of the hive so the bee can hang on the side or set on the top, The little bee in the entrance has folded wings and can be pulled out, too. but no magnet there.

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Excellent idea but the main rewards or the highest ribbons is your grandaughter's "smiles" playing with this neat bee hive and the bees! She will have it when shes older and will remember that you carved it for her.

Very nice!! Forrest
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Thanks Forrest..And you are right about those smiles. They are the best payment!

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Anything done for a 3 year old granddaughter is a winner! This is a cute idea and she will treasure it forever.
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Thats a great Idea, the little grand daughter will be proud as can be. Great job!!
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that's just great Al. Way to go!

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That's really neat Al and original. Kid's ain't as critical as us cantankerous old fools and I'm sure she'll love it! Heck I like it! What did you use for the bee's wings? That's a great learning toy. You might have come up with something!
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:27 PM
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Eddy, the wings are made of celuloid sheet...this stuff is translucent but you can also get it in clear. I think I got this at Office Max or one of the other office supply stores.

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Hi Al, Nice job and I also think your Grand daughter will have it for a long time to Remember her Grandfather. Merle
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Great job Al,Grand Kids are great when us Grandpas carve a little something for them, 6 of my little grand kids having a little something they treasure very much.I guess as soon as my latest grand daughter 1 year old will soon be asking me to carve something for her and those smiles are real.
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