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Butterflies by my lady

Project by kolwdwrkr posted 281 days ago 650 views 1 time favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Well my girlfriend is a natural carver. For some of us it’s been a long road to learn and try to get this carving thing right. I have to say from the day she picked up a chisel she has been a natural. This carving is her second carving. I posted the first a few weeks ago. She’s going to be an amazing carver if she keeps up with it. This was carved in maple. She used wire for the antenna.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~


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bamasawduster

276 posts in 490 days


posted 281 days ago

That is an awesome piece of work. Yep, she’s a natural. Her first was good. This one’s great. How’s she gonna top this?

-- Gary, Huntsville. May you live as long as you want and not want as long as you live.

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 281 days ago

Fantastic for a 2nd attempt!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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woodworm

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posted 281 days ago

Beautiful butterflies! Great work!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Mike

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posted 281 days ago

Now ya gotta frame them both or build something to showcase them. She is fast on your heels.

Great work, maybe she has been watching you.

-- Measure once cut twice....oh wait....ooops.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 281 days ago

sheesh!! amazing work.. and even more so when you know that it is just a second piece!!!
how long did this take her? Skilled and fast and creative.. what a combination!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Scott Bryan

20716 posts in 718 days


posted 281 days ago

This is a beautiful project. I have always admired those gifted with the skill and talent to carve.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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firecaster

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posted 281 days ago

Wow, people that are that gifted make me wonder why I dont find another hobby. She is an amazing talent.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

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Karson

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posted 281 days ago

A fantastic looking piece. Very detailed and creative.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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griff

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posted 281 days ago

Beautiful, She must be one of the chosen ones.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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RAH

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posted 281 days ago

Very nice, such talent.

Did she also create the design?

I really like the butterflies.

-- Ron Central, CA

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pat sherman

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posted 281 days ago

lovely work. and only her second? amazing.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 281 days ago

Hi Kieth;

When do we get to meet this talented lady? Should she not be a lumberjock as well?

Great job.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7039 posts in 1195 days


posted 281 days ago

Beautiful work!

Tell her that she has some great talent for a beginner.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Mark Shymanski

1555 posts in 609 days


posted 280 days ago

Amazing work. I hope she posts more as she completes them…maybe even a blog?

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!

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Kindlingmaker

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posted 280 days ago

Very beautiful!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

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bentlyj

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posted 280 days ago

She’s a Natural, great job.

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mtnwild

2020 posts in 423 days


posted 280 days ago

Coming on strong. Nice composition. Does she design the work too? How about have the subject matter out size the frame sometime. Think she could do it. Very cool, congratulations.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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savannah505

978 posts in 482 days


posted 280 days ago

Yep, natural is the right word for her, I’m with Lee on this one, when do we meet her? Great work.!!!

-- Dan Wiggins

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CharlieM1958

7654 posts in 1114 days


posted 280 days ago

Wow. I guess she’s a keeper as long as you don’t mind being shown up!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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LocalMac

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posted 280 days ago

Fantastic! Looks like someone is going to need their own Lumberjock account. Is this piece carved onto a larger piece or is it a stand alone carving?

-- Don't tell her I'm in the shop!

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cabinetmaster

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posted 280 days ago

AMAZING…AMAZING….......... what more can I say for only her second carving. And I have only attempted one and no where near that well done.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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mtnwild

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posted 280 days ago

Looking at that again, if she takes the background away, it would still look good. Hu!?

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Grumpy

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posted 277 days ago

Keith, I think your girl friend qualifies as a lumberjock. She should have her own page don’t you think?.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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dustygirl

767 posts in 625 days


posted 276 days ago

Wow nice butterflys.I agree she should have her own page. :-)

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

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