It's another BLUE MONDAY, with all sorts of cool blue things displayed on participating blogs. China, chickens, churches, anything goes! Check in with Smiling Sally to see what she and the other gals are showing off.I have this nifty carving that my friend Paul made for me several years ago. He calls it a whimsy because it serves no real purpose, and it's a great conversation piece. Can you see the two wooden balls inside the base? He carves those through the sides after he makes the arches. It's amazing to watch him work! The wizard is painted blue, of course. Sometimes he paints the wizards red and calls them Santas. I also have another whimsy he made me with a snowman on top. I keep them both out year-round in my china cabinet.
Be sure to check out Smiling Sally and the other participants for their BLUE MONDAY offerings. Stop in again and have a great week!
Be sure to check out Smiling Sally and the other participants for their BLUE MONDAY offerings. Stop in again and have a great week!
33 comments:
That's quite the talent.
what a treasure! Happy Blue Monday ~ Susan
Wow, Paul certainly is talented! Happy Blue Monday!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Amazing that he can craft the balls through the base. He must be very skilfull. Happy Blue Monday!
how unusual but very unique too - Judith
Right away I thought, "blue Santa!" What a talent Paul has. I'd love to watch him carve inside of a carving! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
How cute and clever your friend is to be able to make those. The little wizard is darling.
Tabbikta's Thoughts
You have a very talented friend. Happy Blue Monday.
Its very folk art and he is quite talented,thanks for sharing. Cindy
Very nice work! It reminds me of an old Father Christmas too.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.
Blessings,
Sandi
Elizabeth,I love whimsical treasures! And this is truly a treasure! I have alot of scrolling down to catch up on your posts! Happy Blue Monday...and oh...enjoy life...BE the LADY that Laughs outload...No Matter whom is listening! Enjoy life!
This is a really cool piece!
Happy Blue!
What a talented friend! :o)
You mean to tell me that someone didn't squish that wooden ball through the little bars after the carving was done??? Oh I am so disillusioned!!! :) Great piece of art!
Very cool blue piece girl...also how cleave of Paul...Happy blue Monday to you...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Yes, I can see how that would be a conversation piece! Wow!
Happy Blue Monday!
What a nifty whimsy :)
Wow! That is really neat. I like his face especially. Isn't it amazing the talent people have?Happy Blue Monday!
Elizabeth, your hand carved wizard is so well done. This friend is talented. He makes a clever blue Monday post. I like that guy!!!
I didn't know you could plant forsythia without roots. Good to know.
Have a great day...Hugs, Jeanne
I'll bet it is interesting to see how he does that. Like watching those people who build model ships in bottles. I'm nowhere near that steady.
cool
I tried carving once, even started with the shape pencil-lined on the wood-boy is it difficult! I really admire anyone with that kind of skill!
Kate
Hi Elizabeth, this is quite the treasure you have there and Paul is very talented!
Happy Blue Monday!
~Ann
Gifts friends make us are the best!
Thanks for sharing!
What a treasure!
Have a Marvelous Monday
from the Raggedy Roberta Anne
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for visiting. The carved wizard makes the perfect blue post!
I have seen this before. I think they were called sailors puzzles because they would carve them when they were at sea. That is a really cool one. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will visit you again.
Susan
Beautiful no purpose hand carved item. Looks like a Russian santa. Your friend is talented...Christine
Woodcarving is a talent that I appreciate especially because I don't have that patience or an eye to picture what it will become.
Very nice piece you have.
Kathy b
Popping in from SITS to say hi!
I would love to watch him carve. I can't imagine carving the balls after the figure was done.
Great piece! Your friend has such a great talent in carving!
Happy Monday!
Lucky you to have a such a talented friend--so impressive! I really like you little whimsy.
Happy Blue Monday thoughts to you--
Kim
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