First Carving Attempt

About three years ago my Hubby and I had finished our biggest project…our log cabin. So, I decided to surprise him with this carving (using my old craftsman rotary tool). At the time, his Dad had just been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and was living with us. It was a real “down” time around here. So I grabbed a piece of scrap wood and the rotary tool and cleared off my kitchen counter top. I drew my design onto the wood and started carving away. Soon, my father in law was standing at my elbow, watching my every move. He was giving suggestions, and laughing at my uncertainty. When I was finished he helped me sweep up the dust and hide all the “evidence” before hubby came home from work. The next day we worked on the finish. It was real high tech stuff…leftover stain from the cabin, leftover craft paints from another project, and 3 coats of spray on Shellac!

My hubby loved the sign (despite the fact that it wasn’t square) and it’s hanging next to our front door. My favorite part was the renewed spirit it brought back to my father-in-law. He’d just stand there and shake his head and laugh. That was a good thing.

-- Robbinscabin