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Old 07-17-2009, 06:53 PM
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I carved him out of basswood.I have all way enjoyed looking at the shelf elf so i thought i would give it a try.Thanks for looking
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Old 07-17-2009, 08:40 PM
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But Vic! Yours has arms and legs. Very nice addition. Well done..

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Old 07-17-2009, 09:32 PM
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Nice Job Vic !

The arms and legs are a new twist to the usual elves we see carved. Is he carved from one piece of wood?

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Old 07-17-2009, 09:44 PM
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thanks you two yes it is one piece of wood he was my wife ideal she is great at thinking up new ideals.Then i try to carve them.It took me a while to figure out how to carve it with leg and feet.
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The legs and shoes are new to me too. Who would of thunk it?!? Nice idea.
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Vic .. The arms and legs are the pivot point of original and great .. Talk about a great looking carving .. you nailed a winner with this one Vic

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this is a neat carving!!! i love it when someone takes a carving "to the next level"!!! i predict more shelf elves with arms and legs will start cropping up...
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It was all my wife's fault.She says thanks a lot you know it is all way nice to have a partner to work with.It make the hobby more fun.
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Great variation on lil' feller, Vic ! I love the carvin' & the way your wife thinks.
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Vic-That big beard is a winner,with the feet and arms looks like he is gonna jump off on you.
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