Let's see your "Creme de la Creme" of Christmas Carvings!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Di, I always Admired the way Susan did her Beards, I even tried to do them like her but to no Avail. Glad my Pieces gave you a Smile, have a Merry Christmas. Merle

[uvawyo]

This funny little leaping elf may be my favorite this year
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[Claude]

Here's my favorite from a year ago; basswood, about 12 inches tall. Carved in Dave Stetson's Zoom class online.

Claude

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[Merle Rice]

Hi Herb , You could be right, Cute little Bugger . Merry Christmas . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude , I agree, one of your Best . Merry Christmas . Merle

[tbox61]

Here is a Mike Shipley pattern I altered...it is my version of a Hillbilly Santa...for those of you that have Mike's book on carving country folk...this guy is 'Odie'...

[Merle Rice]

Those No Seeums are Cute . Nice Job . Merry Christmas . Merle

[Steve Reed]

Did this sleepy Santa a couple of year ago for my better half. He was fun to carve, no patter used about 6" tall.
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[Randy]

Wow, some great carvings. I missed this post tell to day but got to see all these wonderful carvings at one time. I will add these for a smile.

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[Claude]

Those are great, Randy!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve , that brings some Realism to the Old Gent . Nice. Merry Christmas . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , My Favorites are the 1st and Last Pictures , but they are all Smile Makers . Merry Christmas . Merle

[Randy]

Thanks Claude. Santas are fun.

[Claude]

I agree! Sometimes a challenge, but always fun!