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Several years ago…. I had the idea of creating a family project for my sister. I sketched out building that would capture something about each member of her family.
My eldest niece, was a natural for the ‘feedstore’ barn since she’s into animals and critters.
My nephew was a construction site.
My younger niece was a flower shop.
My brother-in-law was the highrise tower financial institution,and my sister was a book shop.
I got started on the project with plank of pine and used the dremel primarily to shape the pieces. I also used the bandsaw and scrollsaw. I finished the pieces with craft paint. Even though I started this project ‘years ago’, I just finished it this last thanksgiving and was finally able to give it to them. It had become the running joke of the gift that never was.
-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"
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cajunpen
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posted 632 days ago
They are nice – look artsy and country (country art). Are they designed to be hung from a wall?
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
MsDebbieP
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posted 631 days ago
this is really cute and I’m going to keep this in mind for next Christmas. What a wonderful idea. LOVE IT
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
woodup
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posted 631 days ago
Hey Bill, They are now hung up on a wall at my sister’s house.
-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"
Robb
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posted 631 days ago
What a nice, thoughtful gift. I bet they smile every time they walk by that wall :).
-- Robb
Ken Stenzel
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posted 631 days ago
Aint woodworkin fun? Good job.
I’m still not familiar with this site enough and need to know how you post the photos other than the three they allow?
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rikkor
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posted 631 days ago
These are some clever whimsical pieces. nice job.
paddyo
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posted 630 days ago
You’ve captured distinctive character qualities of your family in these unique wall plaques. I’m sure they consider the end results worth the wait. Don’t sacrifice your vision of a project for expediency. I agree with Robb….this was a very thoughtful and insightful gift….great job. I’m sure your dad must be very proud!
-- Pat, Hoover,AL Fresh cut wood smells almost as good as fresh baked bread!