[Eddy Smiles]

I guess as we get older the holiday season affects us in different ways. We recently received a card from an old and dear friend that sounded a little down in the dumps so I carved this little guy to see if I could cheer her up.

It's 6-1/2" x 2" x 2" basswood painted with acrylics and finished with WB satin poly. It's the basic bear pattern that I've used on other projects but I try to make each one just a little different. I figure that if I carve enough of these bears one of these days I'll get pretty good at it...or not!

[BobT]

It looks to me like you are already pretty good at it. Nice carving. I am sure your friend will love it.

Eddy, I have used the water based poly on furniture and it always seems to look colder than the solvent based. Do you notice that on your carvings?

Thanks,
Bob

[Just Carving]

Looks good Eddy! It is true that the holidays affect us all in different ways, particularly if the year hasn't been so kind.

Thanks for the pic--and keep on carving--you don't need the practice, but people need your good cheer!

Bob L

[Bartster]

eddy,


good work on the bear i am sure your freind will cherish it.


bart

[doris]

what a nice way to try cheering up a friend :-) lovely bear :-)

[Tom H]

Nice carving Eddy, and just as nice a gesture. I thinks real friends recognize when one needs a little lift or boost. This is something I need to do, more of...TomH

[Irishman]

That's a nice little bear there Eddy. Could use one on my desk right now.
Patrick

[Dan Wegiel]

What a wonderful way to cheer your friend up. I'm sure it will work.


Dan

[gene messer]

Ah Eddy .. Another one of those wonderful Bears .. They get cutier all the time ..

Thanks for the encouragement ole friend and a good slogan to remember any time of the yaer ..

God Bless Eddy

Gene

[Claude]

Great looking little bear, Eddy!
Claude