Giraffe.

[Foxfold]

I've always 'cut' as a hobby. Something to keep me entertained through my retirement. I've usually cut whatever took my fancy.

I enjoy seeing 'something' appear out of what is essentially a plain piece of wood, it gives me lots of pleasure.  However, I was asked to do this for a friends wife, but, not only that, I was told on Saturday evening that it's her birthday on Wednesday so would it be ready by then ???   I've cut a 'simpler' version of what was required.  I must admit though that 'rushing' to get it cut/glued/oiled/varnished. was not enjoyable. This picture is what I've done today, and the pieces are just resting on top of one another.  I now have a tremendous respect for those that do this for a living. Cutting to order and working to deadlines is not for me.  I take my hat off to all those 'workers' out there. !!

[FrankEV]

You did a great job.  Your friend and his wife will be thrilled.

  

[Scrappile]

It was worth the stress,,, that is a great piece..  I don't like cutting something that is requested even it there is no dead line!! 

[dgman]

Really nice job Brenda, it is sure to please!
I do cut to sell but, I don’t take special orders. Since I still work, I never know when I can get it done. 

[meflick]

A beautiful piece and sure to be treasured. Like you, I prefer to cut and create for my own Enjoyment.

[RabidAlien]

Very nicely cut!

[Dak0ta52]

Even though you felt pushed, you did a great job. I do take commissions but I tell the client that the project will be done in my own time. I only get to saw on the weekends and that's after I've mowed the grass (6 acres), taken care of animals and what ever honey-dos are on the list.

[daveww1]

that's beautiful, fantastic job

[Joe W.]

You cut out a really good pose with an attitude.  I like it.

[Rockytime]

I like whimsical projects. You did it beautifully!

[wombatie]

You did a beautiful job, I hope they appreciate it.  I would have said no to so short a deadline, it puts me off.

Marg

[GusGustin]

that's VERY nice !!!!  Where did that pattern come from ?

[Foxfold]

23 minutes ago, GusGustin said:

that's VERY nice !!!!  Where did that pattern come from ?

Not 100% but I think it's an H.Botas pattern.

[heppnerguy]

I  feel a  lot like you do. I do not do sales but sell a little of my finished pieces on line, every now and then. I tried a craft show when I first started scrolling, only because my daughter wanted me to, but quickly found out that cutting a series of items just to make some extra money, took the fun out of what I was doing and made 'work' out of my pleasures. I would much rather take a request and cut it rather than make things that may or  may not sell. I did ok on the money end but never was happy about the time I had spent on several of the same pieces that I brought back as left overs.

That is a beautifully done giraffe piece you did.  I have a granddaughter that likes giraffes a lot  and I have made her several different ones. She always loves them and has a giraffe wall of my work.

Dick

heppnerguy