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Hot air Balloon from Redheart and Maple.

This is the start of my Christmas ornament collection for this year.
Al of my kids and grand kids get an ornament for Christmas every year. This one is for the wife.

Although it is kinda big for our tree. haha

3 inch diam. and 5 1/4 inch tall. with basket 7 inch. Turned to 1/8 wall.

Finished with wipe on poly.

Please leave all comments and suggestions.
Scrappy

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You always amaze me with your creative projects. I know you told me practice,practice,practice and I never so far have gotten anything done that I'm proud of. But I'll keep trying. Another fantastice job and very creative
 

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Very cool work.
 

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That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing with us.
 

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Lovely piece of turning. Well done.
 

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Awesome work! I love the metal work as well.
 

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Really a cool looking piece. Great work on the turning and wood selection.
 

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Very cool turning project…I agree a little big for a Christmas tree…but a slightly larger version of it would look great as an ornament or centre piece displayed on a hallway table or on a large coffee table…
excellent job Scrappy.
 

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Good looking ornament. I know your wife will enjoy it.
 

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Sharp looking balloon Scrappy. Well done.
 

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Very very nice turning, Day!!.................Jim
 

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Beautiful baloon. Let's get high!
 

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Cool and adorable ornament! Like the balloon design and the attractive wood combo. Excellent turning piece!
 
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