Features

2007 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from annual contest

Pursuing a Passion

By Bob Duncan

Innovative 3D patterns enable blind artisan to carve in relief

Woodcarving Hollywood-Style

By Bob Duncan

Local artists teach Sissy Spacek to carve for her latest role

First Cuts

CCA members Harold Enlow, Randy Landen, Gerald Sears, and Joe You share stories and tips on getting started in carving

PROJECTS

Simple Starter Santa

By Kathleen Schuck

Beginner Santa makes an ideal weekend project

Easy Evergreen Puzzle

By Sandy Smith

Carved, interlocking pieces create a folk-style ornament

Folk Art Santa

By Rick Jensen

An antique finish gives Santa the look of a treasured heirloom

Easy Weekend Nuthatch Pin

By George Calef

Basic power carving techniques create a fun and functional pin

Olde World Santa Ornament

By Mark Gargac

Pierced cuts add interest to this traditional Santa carving

Holiday Memories Santa

By Shawn Cipa

Carved Santa proudly displays your Holiday photos

Carving a Dogwood Leaf

By Kenny Vermillion

Power carved leaf adds realism and authenticity to your habitat

Decorative Floral Sled

By Charley Phillips

Colorful poinsettias highlight a relief-carved centerpiece

Simple Carved Moldings

By Chris Pye

Repeating designs are perfect accents for frames and furniture

Delicate Pierced Ornaments

By Barry McKenzie

Chip carve through the wood to produce stunning decorations

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