SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 12, 2012 15:38:42 GMT -5
Yes, I know! We haven't even gotten over with Halloween yet ;D Thought I'd share what I'm making for Christmas Gifts this year for Family and Friends. Last years was Star Ornaments...remember?   I included an ornament stand with it as well. So...I'm staying on the ornament theme and this year it's going to be angels.  I started earlier and these are all currently tumbling and are surviving for the most part. I will assemble them all and back them up with 26ga. galvanized leaving a 1/4" border around the angel. At least that's what I'm thinking. I am going to be cutting a few more out soon...I better get cracking! Thanks. steve |
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Oct 12, 2012 17:43:18 GMT -5
Steve those are going to be awesome.....Great work on them...JOhn
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Oct 12, 2012 17:44:38 GMT -5
Man, I always wish I was on your Christmas list. Fish, butterflies, stars, angels...............just gets better each year.
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 12, 2012 18:42:45 GMT -5
How precious... and really, really awesome!! Do you hear a bell ring when you put the wings on?  Jo |
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Post by beefjello on Oct 12, 2012 18:50:24 GMT -5
There's gonna be lotsa oohs and ahhs around your tree this year!! Very nice Steve, you're one talented Santa!  |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 12, 2012 23:25:24 GMT -5
WOW, Steve! Those angels are so cute and the stars - what beauties! Perfectly done.
Adrian
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Post by christopherl1234 on Oct 13, 2012 0:15:21 GMT -5
Those are so very cool!!
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 13, 2012 8:02:52 GMT -5
Those are looking really great!
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grayfingers
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Post by grayfingers on Oct 13, 2012 9:01:40 GMT -5
Beautiful heirlooms-to-be. Nice work!
Bill
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Post by roy on Oct 13, 2012 11:29:38 GMT -5
what a great idea ! thanks for sharing it!!!
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rockingthenorth
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Post by rockingthenorth on Oct 13, 2012 15:01:35 GMT -5
those are great.. love em all
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Oct 13, 2012 15:51:23 GMT -5
those are going to be around for a long time and so will the memory of the person that gave them. Way to go. Nice gift.
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Post by Toad on Oct 13, 2012 16:12:21 GMT -5
Way cool.
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Post by tntmom on Oct 13, 2012 16:18:57 GMT -5
Sooooo AWESOME Steve!!! I love your holiday creations! You have such an artistic eye and obviously GREAT planning skills!!!
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Post by Woodyrock on Oct 13, 2012 16:40:32 GMT -5
Steve:
Kathy says you are so amazing!, What a beautiful idea! How about a clear acrylic instead of the sheet metal? Last years star, backlit is awesome, and the angels would be better yet if they were backlit. I may have to steal this idea.....if the sisters see it for sure.
Woody
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Oct 13, 2012 19:44:27 GMT -5
I love seeing things to make with rocks other than cabs. I love cabs and pendants from cabs, but not all of my friends do. These are great!
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 14, 2012 11:04:20 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I can come up with ideas sometimes...but seeing them through to what I had envisioned is another thing. Woody...I hadn't thought about clear acrylic but I would agree...the backlit of Agates is something eveyrone enjoys, and I wouldn't want to hide that aspect. Maybe on the Jaspers I will do sheet metal...on the others a clear acrylic. Hobby Lobby here I come!
steve
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Post by Pat on Oct 14, 2012 18:40:45 GMT -5
Beautiful stars and charming angels. Those are sure to be family treasures.
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 14, 2012 19:45:12 GMT -5
WOW !!!!!!
those are great , Steve !!
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Oct 14, 2012 19:50:07 GMT -5
awesome gift idea....your family is very fortunate to have someone who takes the time to make a treasured gift... excellent work!!
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