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Every year, I donate a “works of heart” to benefit the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. This year, I made an Aspen leaf, made of Osage Orange with a base of Mahogany.
I start with an angle grinder after I rough cut it out with the band saw, then I just start grinding away. This is about 12 inches long and the base about 16 inches long. It can either mount on a wall or sit on a table for display. The silent auction is tonight and everybody keep your fingers crossed that it sells for a LOT. It’s a great cause.
-- Ellen -- http://www.goodadvertising.com/worksofheart/index.html
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gbear
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#1 posted 493 days ago
It gorgeous Ellen…I’m sure it will do welll at the aution.
-- gbear, Carmichael, CA
Bagtown
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#2 posted 493 days ago
Wow.
Very nice.
They are very lucky to have you as a friend.
Mike
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BarbS
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#3 posted 493 days ago
Ellen, your work is gorgeous. I really really like these leaves. A very generous donation. Well done!
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woodworm
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#4 posted 493 days ago
That’s coooooool!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
mafe
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#5 posted 493 days ago
Ellen that is so beautiful.
And what a wonderful reason to make it.
I’ll cross my fingers for a good auction.
Best thoughts,
Mads
-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.
grizzman
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#6 posted 493 days ago
ellen that is so beautiful, it should sell for a good bit i think, i hope it does for the childrens sake…what a wonderful cause…..good luck…grizz
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
Woodwrecker
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#7 posted 493 days ago
Beautiful work Ellen.
I bet that brings a pretty penny, and for a wonderful cause.
Good job !
-- Eric
BritBoxmaker
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#8 posted 493 days ago
Lovely work, Ellen.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
kolwdwrkrsgirl
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#9 posted 493 days ago
Very natural and beautiful….I love it! Here’s hoping it gets auctioned off for a deserving price!!
-- Heidi :) “The only source of knowledge is experience”
Ian Hawthorne
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#10 posted 493 days ago
Fine work Ellen – well done!
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mtnwild
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#11 posted 493 days ago
OH WOW, So beautiful…...........
Great idea, those leaves are so cool!!!!!!!!!!!! And you do them so well!!!!!!!!!!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
bugz
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#12 posted 493 days ago
Very nice, very fine.
-- Bob, Lewistown, Montana. Kindness is the Language the blind can see and deaf can hear. - Mark Twain
peteg
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#13 posted 493 days ago
What a fabulous contribution to such a worthy cause Ellen.
Love your WIP shots they help illustrate the ammount of work in the piece.
Well done that Lady
Pete
-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got
Roger
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#14 posted 493 days ago
they are awesome. your carvings are all works of art. just beautiful. good luck with the auction. I’m sure this/these will do gr8
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
Philzoel
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#15 posted 493 days ago
I love the color blend of base and leaf. Very nice. The grain selection is a work of art all by itself.
-- Phil Zoeller louisville, KY
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