More carved flowers from the "Forever Flowers" ebook

Now those are great flowers Cathy. Wonder if fellow LJ’s can spot the difference between teachers and student. Your right about it being addictive. So simple so easy but it can get you.

Bob.

-- Bob C, Australia. There are two theories to arguing with a woman and neither of them work.

Cathy,

Those are simply beautiful. I can well see how these are addictive. The construction process that you use to create these would make an interesting blog.

I could not ever imagine myself creating something like this (my musical talent rivals that of my artistry) :) but understanding the process would be informative.

Thanks for the post. I really enjoy looking at these.

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

I’m going to have to check out how to make these. They are amazing!

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

amazing.
beautiful!

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

I’m delighted with all the comments on our flowers. I published the book “Forever Flowers” in 2005, I had it available as a hard cover but because the printing place raised the price way out of my reach and I was getting (still) requests, I have added it it on my home pages or on WoodShoppers.com for sale-only $5.00 as an ebook and you can start carving your own creations. It’s great for all ages. I had my 13 year old grandson follow the book..he ended up making them for Christmas gifts for hiis mom, sister and all his friends! Yup,,,it’s addicting at any age!
Thanks again for the comments!

-- Cathy Krumrei

hey cathy, about time you added your flowers also.

aspen works great for flowers also.
as does burning bush plant.

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

When there is wood that I want. I just tell them I’m interested in having some to make a project out of. If they hmmmm then I say-”if you give it to me I’ll make you “whatever” out of it. I haven’t had anyone turn me down on that deal! Good sales idea too, they have something,they show it off….then their friends want one. See what I mean??? Then everyone is happy! And the flowers are growing and no dirt or watering! LOL

-- Cathy Krumrei

Best $5 I ever spent, paid through PayPal, downloaded and printed it, next day took some suckers of an English Elm, made the flowers following the easy to read instructions, spray painted them (sorry Cathy) made a backboard and the next evening had sold it for $25. Since then I have been invited to talk at Country Womens Meetings, showing how they were made and of course selling arrangements. For a mere $5 I have an addition skill which makes money to buy tools for the other skills I am learning. By the way this is where I got the money to buy my first Lathe. P.S. I hate gardening and now we have flowers all year round.

Bob.

-- Bob C, Australia. There are two theories to arguing with a woman and neither of them work.

I just got the book out of curiosity on the method and think it’s a good deal for 5 bucks.

Keep in mind Mothers Day coming May 11th, and I bet you are going to spend a lot more than 5 bucks on flowers. :))

I believe I will work with the grandchildren on this so they can make some for Mothers Day. I got the easy part done….. I talked about it.

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood!, http://www.saltrivergallery.com

Thanks, Brian and you can make all kinds of decorations with the flowers. I made some that went over a door way, really looked awesome and people asked how many times they had to change the flowers! BOY again..they had to touch them to believe it’s wood. TRUE STORY! Have fun…and please post a picture I would love also to see your creations and the kids!

-- Cathy Krumrei

True works of art…simply beautiful.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Cathy, do you still have this e-book available?? Just came across these again after a long time and I want to make them now! Got 2 sisters’ bdays coming up within 3 weeks, and then valentine’s day! I’ve been thinking about putting hot water on some handplane shavings and straightening them out, my vision was something along this line but it didn’t look as pretty cuz i couldn’t take a picture =)

Neat-o. Thanks for bringing the post back to the top.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

Yes, Chris the e-book is avaiable on my home page-http://www.TheCarversCorner.com
Have fun!

-- Cathy Krumrei