FOUNDWOOD CARVINGS

2011-10-10T13:50:00.001-07:00

BLACK HILLS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - SOUTH DAKOTA

2011-10-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

THE LITTLE HIKING BUDDY FOUND A NEW HOME

2011-08-25T11:37:00.000-07:00

Brock Sheldon

Our neighbor, Brock, received the Hiking Buddy

as a graduation gift.

Have a good year in college Brock.

We will miss you.

Read about the Little Hiking Buddy in the Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine.
http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/forum/f38/little-hiking-buddy-40149/

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LITTLE HIKING BUDDY STICK TOPPER

2011-08-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

This hiking stick

5'5"

The height could be adjusted
by cutting off the bottom.

The topper is carved

from

Basswood

$85.00

COTTONWOOD CARVING CLASSES AT THE 65TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

2011-07-26T14:56:00.000-07:00

I will be teaching Cottonwood Bark Classes at the
65th Annual Leadership Conference
at the Black Hills Recreation Leaders Laboratory
October 1-7, 2011 - Outlaw Ranch
Custer, South Dakota
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"Cottonwood Carving - There are woodspirit legends in almost every culture as far back as history goes.
It is said that they grant wishes to the good and play tricks on the bad, as they guard all living things within the shadows of their tree.
You will enjoy chiseling out your own tree spirit in cottonwood with Millard Harrell, woodcarving enthusiast from Emporia, KS.
We will bring the tools.
You bring your woodcarving passion!
No previous woodworking or carving experience required!"

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BLACK HILLS ATTRACTION CLOSE TO CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA

2011-07-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

The Custer State Park Entrance
is 2 miles from Camp.

← Custer State Park

Sylvan Lake by Custer →

2011-07-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

The Crazy Horse Memorial is 9 miles from the Camp.
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Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear officially started Crazy Horse Memorial June 3, 1948.
The Memorial's mission is to honor the
culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians.

2011-07-26T14:40:00.000-07:00

← Sylvan Lake

and the

Harney Peak
Trail Head →

are

10 miles from the Camp.

2011-07-26T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Jewel Cave national Monument

is 17 miles from the camp.

The above photo shows the Calcite Crystals.

Frank and Albert Michaud, two local homesteaders, discovered the cave in 1900, when they felt cold air blowing out of a small hole in a canyon. It is unknown whether any previous inhabitants of the area were aware of the natural cave opening, which was not large enough for a person to enter.

Beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota is the intriguing underground world of Jewel Cave. With 146 miles of explored passageways, Jewel Cave ranks as the second longest cave in the world. The cave was discovered at the turn of the century by brothers passing through Hell Canyon. On February 7, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt declared the site a national monument. At this time only a few of the cave’s wonders had been discovered. Less than one mile of passage was known. The primary attractions were chambers lined with jewel-like crystals. Exploration continues to reveal hidden miles of passages beneath the Black Hills.

2011-07-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial

is 24 miles from the camp.

2011-07-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

Wind Cave National Park
25 miles from the camp

One of the world's longest and most complex caves and 28,295 acres of mixed-grass prairie, ponderosa pine forest, and associated wildlife are the main features of the park. The cave is well known for its outstanding display of boxwork, an unusual cave formation composed of thin calcite fins resembling honeycombs. The park's mixed-grass prairie is one of the few remaining and is home to native wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs.

2011-07-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Evans Plunge

The Evans Plunge & Mammoth Site in Hot Springs

is
35 miles from the camp.

Mammoth Site

AN OWL BARK CARVING

2011-06-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

A customer from New Mexico saw the
Owl with the Owlets Bark Carving.
She emailed us and ordered an Owl
Bark Carving.

This 7" x 15" Cottonwood bark carving is painted with acrylics then lacquered.
It is further ornamented by the addition of Reindeer Moss and a partial inscription from the poem, The Solomon of Fowl.

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A VISIT FROM 2 STRANGERS THAT IMMEDIATELY BECAME OUR FRIENDS - LIZ & SAM

2011-05-26T05:56:00.000-07:00

Liz (Baton Rouge, La) and Sam (Tulsa, Okla)

stopped by to look at woodcarvings

on their way to the races in Topeka, KS.
Thank You Liz and Sam!

They were wonderful customers and delightful people to have in our home.

Liz had been looking at the hiking sticks on the Woodcarving Web Site and she chose both of the ones that she had been looking at to buy.
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She also chose the Wood Spirit with the leaf. →

And, Liz purchased the Wood Spirit with the ruins.
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Sam walked in the house and he immediately said that the minute he saw the Kansas Wood Spirit with the Sunflower on the blog, he knew that was his.
He was thrilled that we still had it.
He puchased it for a friend in New Mexico. →

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BARK CARVING FEATURING AN OWL AND TWO OWLETS

2011-05-23T13:08:00.000-07:00

A customer ordered a bark carving with owls.

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THE FAT FRIAR

2011-05-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

Being asked to carve a Fat Friar for a tap handle for the

Renaissance Cellars Winery

was a new experience

The Renaissance Cellars Winery

St. Mary's, Kansas
was selected as

The #1 Best Wine

in the

Kansas Best 150

April - Cuisine

http://www.kansasbest150.com/

Click on April "Cuisine"

Scroll down to bottom center to

Best Wine

Their debut and tasting of the

"Fat Friar's Honey Mead" wine

was at the

Frances O'Dooley's Irish Pub and Grille

May 13, 2011

Carving the Fat Friar

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Upon purchasing this original woodcarving
in the

“Fat Friar Honey Mead” Series - 2011

# 1

Renaissance Cellars

Tim Akers (Proprietor) & Eric Stevenson (Chief Winemaker)

have received the benefits of Foundwood Carvings

total commitment to authenticity and verification

that this is an

original piece of art produced

with
traditional hand carving tools.

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THREE HIKING STICKS

2011-05-21T14:18:00.000-07:00

The 2 hiking sticks on the left
were sold this week.

The hiking stick on the right is below. ↓

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ANOTHER KANSAS SUNFLOWER BARK CARVING

2011-04-30T07:41:00.000-07:00

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Kansas - Sunflower Cottonwood Bark Carvings

2011-04-27T14:00:00.000-07:00

2011 is the Kansas Sesquicentennail

The Cottonwood Tree is the Kansas State Tree.
The Sunflower is the Kansas State Flower.

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A customer wanted gifts for four of her "old school chums."
They each give something from their state, representing their state.
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KANSAS WOOD SPIRITS

2011-04-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

These Kansas Wood Spirits

are carved from

Cottonwood Bark

(Kansas State Tree)

with a

Sunflower

(Kansas State Flower)

and has a

Kansas Medallion
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$75.00

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2011-04-08T06:38:00.000-07:00

EAGLE BEAK

2011-03-19T06:12:00.001-07:00

Eagle Beak

$250.00

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A base will be added to Eagle Beak to complete this woodcarving.

Fellow Woodcarvers on the Woodcarving Discussion Board are discussing Eagle Beak.
After clicking on the link, scroll down to"Cottonwood - Buffalo Warrior Two Decades Later.
http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/forum/f38/buffalo-warrior-two-decades-later-38900/
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2011 FIRST SANTA

2011-02-03T06:29:00.000-08:00

FIRST SANTA IN

2011

$115.00

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WOODCARVINGS FOR SALE

2011-02-03T06:20:00.000-08:00

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Ol' Flint of the Flint Hills

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$250.00
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This here's my friend Ol' Flint.
You kin tell by lookin' at Ol' Flint, he ain't one of thim fancy fellas.
Ol' Flint has had the same winter coat 'n hat for the past sixteen years
and whin he loozes a button 'er a fastner breaks,
he jist makes another 'n out 'n a piece of wood 'r sumthin'.
And he ain't got no hair cut since the nights started gettin' cool
An I don't know as I ever knowed him to shave.
Yissir, Ol' Flint is tough an hardened to the demands made on him.
Jest like a flint stone, and that's wher he got his name.
He's a man you can count on and jest as steady as a rock.
He's not skeered of nothin'.
Even in the early day, when you could hear hungry wolves howlin'
on a cold winter night, it didn't skeer Ol' Flint none.
Now Ol' Flint ain't quite the man he uster be,
you can tell by his wrinkles an the bags under his eyes.
But he's a good helpin' hand and a good man "to ride the river by".

A friend,
Cottonwood Perkins

~Millard Harrell~

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MORE WOODCARVINGS FOR SALE

2011-02-03T06:15:00.000-08:00

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←Santa's
Prices listed below

Charles Krauthammer Mask - $55.00

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← Sold →

← Candles
$10.00 Each

Firecrackers →

$10.00 Each

←Tepee
$15.00

Sunflower Plaque →

Relief Carving framed

$265.00

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2011-02-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS SANTA'S

From Left to Right

Mrs. Santa (before diet) - $60.00
Santa with the top back of Mrs. Santa's hair - $70.00
Grinning ("Toothy") Santa -
$55.00
Santa - SOLD
Winking Santa - $65.00
Front Santa with Mrs. Santa -
"Welcome Home Santa - $75.00

The back of the above Santa's

THE PHARMACY ELF

2011-01-16T08:28:00.001-08:00

The Pharmacy Elf

The Pharmacy Elf at the busy pharmacy counter in Graves Drug Store makes certain that everything is organized and runs smoothly. As an added bonus, he ensures that every prescription is sprinkled with "Getbetter" dust before it is put in the sack.

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2011-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:00

Poem by
Roseanna K. Volden
a friend and
District Magistrate Judge
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Hon Roseanna K Volden - Morton County

Harold, the Head Herd Handler and Woody, the Woodcarver,
are good buddies and get into lots of mischief together
when they finish their chores.

Like that Christmas far, far away.
Harold hitched the herd to the sleigh.
Santa gave a whistle
the signal to the team to fly to the sky,
like the down of a thistle.
NOTHING!!!
So he called them by name.......
on Donner, now Dancer and Prancer......
NOTHING!!!
Try as they might.....
They couldn't take flight!
With a turn of his head ---
Santa knew what there was to dread!
The team couldn't fly as they should......
Cause they were carved from wood!!!
Harold, the Head Herd Handler
and Woody, the Woodcarver
are their names
and mischief is their game!!!"

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THE LAST 4 ELVES FOR 2010 CHRISTMAS

2011-01-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

From left to right . . .

Woody, the Woodcarver

Harold. the Head Herd Handler

Scruffy - He is afraid of barbers

Santa's Pilot Elf

Harold, the Head Herd Handler

and

Woody, the Woodcarver

are the very best of friends.

They love to be outside

with the reindeer

and look for wood to carve.

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WOODY, THE WOODCARVER

2011-01-10T12:08:00.001-08:00

Woody, the Woodcarver

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SANTA'S PILOT ELF

2010-12-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

Santa's Pilot Elf

On Christmas eve and on Christmas morning Santa still uses his sleigh, just as he has always done. However, during the other times of the year he breaks with tradition and has his pilot-elf fly him around in a Pilatus PC-12.
Santa is cool!

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SCRUFFY

2010-12-27T14:18:00.000-08:00

Scruffy

When Scruffy was just a little elfling, he had a bad experience in getting his first hair cut.

Scruffy does not remember the experience exactly, but it was enough to set him on a apath that avoided barbers at all costs.

When the barber elf comes to his work shop, Scruffy hides and he cuts his own hair.

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HAROLD, THE HEAD HERD HANDLER

2010-12-23T15:07:00.000-08:00

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CHRISTMAS ELVES - #36 through #41

2010-12-22T06:20:00.000-08:00

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4 more Elves to carve and the 45 Christmas Elves will be completed!

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THE BARBER ELF

2010-12-20T06:16:00.000-08:00

The Barber Elf

The Barber Elf makes work shop calls to cut the elves hair and beards.

The elves are usually so busy that they do not have time to go to visit him, so he just goes to them making stops at the various Toy Work Shops.

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PHIL (PHILATELIST) THE STAMP COLLECTOR

2010-12-17T10:25:00.001-08:00

Phil (Philatelist) the Stamp Collector

Phil is a stamp collector and what better place to work than at Santa's Workshop.

He is in charge of all the letters that come to Santa from all over the world.

Phil organizes the letters and puts them in order for the Christmas Eve trip.

Every stamp is a treasure to Phil.

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EPIE, THE DREAMER

2010-12-16T15:32:00.000-08:00

Epie, The Dreamer

It isn't that Epie is unhappy working in Santa's Workshop, because he is a happy elf by nature. It is just that he has been unable to follow his dream of moving to Southwest Kansas and work for the Epic Touch Company.

However, Epie comes from a long line of toy makers and close family ties prevent him from following his dream. The next best thing that he can do is wear his hat with the home made Epic Touch logo and pretend.

Maybe someday Epie . . . maybe someday!

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TOY MAKER #2 - AUSNUTZEN

2010-12-13T05:52:00.000-08:00

Toy Maker #2 - Ausnutzen

When Toymaker # 2 - Ausnutzen - joined Santa's work force, his job was straight forward and the job description was clear - Toy maker.

Due to Ausnutzen's pleasant personality and his willingness to tackle anything, he has found himself reigned in on a lot of "dirty"jobs, both literally and figuratively, that were NOT in his job description.

For instance, when black paint was spilled in the toy train area, his name was at the top of the list for clean up detail.

When a Baby Spit-up doll went off in Santa's sleigh, who was called? Ausnutzen!

Even when the elves got together and decided that the Naughty List Recorder needed to put deodorant and breath mints on his Christmas list, who was enlisted to tell him? Ausnutzen, of course!

Toy Maker #2 - the "doer of dirty jobs" - called Ausnutzen!

Notice the dirt on his face and beard - yes, he had a dirty job!

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TOYMAKER #1

2010-12-12T10:34:00.001-08:00

Toy Maker #1

Toymaker #1 is proficient in all areas of toy making.

He is called upon when a special problem arises or a spot needs to be filled in any toy assembly line.

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SKY, THE ELF WITH THE WEATHER PREDICTING HAT

2010-12-10T07:54:00.000-08:00

Sky - the Elf with the Weather Predicting Hat

It is important for Santa to have an accurate report on the weather for Christmas eve.

He depends heavily on Sky, the Elf with the Weather Predicting Hat. Sky's hat changes color to indicate the color of the sky on Christmas Day.

Over the years, Santa has become pretty adept at reading the weather from the cues that Sky's hat gives him.

Although the hat ONLY predicts the color of the sky on Christmas Day, Santa can guess pretty accurately what it will be like on Christmas Even when he starts his trip.

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PINK MEDICINE ELF ♪• ♫ •♪

2010-12-01T08:32:00.000-08:00

The Pink Medicine Elf

"He knows when you are sleeping and he knows when you're awake . . . and he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake."

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And . . . he knows if you are a little "under the weather" and not feeling up to par.

When that is the case, Santa dispatches the Pink Medicine Elf to help you feel better.

The Pink Medicine Elf also encourages a friend or relative to give you special attention during this unfortunate time that you are sick.

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SCHNODDRIG KERL

2010-11-30T07:55:00.000-08:00

Schnoddrig Kerl

Why would such a sweet looking little elf be named Schnoddrig Kerl?

One can hardly understand it . . . until Schnoddrig opens his mouth! What issues forth is the most brash and inappropriate verbage one can imagine.

Looks do not always indicate the personality and Schnoddrig certainly verifies this thought. But like a few sweet and cute looking people, this elf gets by with brash talk and thoughtless comments.

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FIX-IT ELF

2010-11-29T05:58:00.001-08:00

THE FIX-IT ELF

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The North Pole of all places needs a good Fix-It Elf and this one fills the bill.

He has a good array of tools and knows how to use them, plus he has the uncanning ability of a good fix=it man . . or elf . . to understand how things work. He also has a sixth sense that tells him what is wrong and how to fix it.

MY HUSBAND, THE WOODCARVER

2010-11-28T09:11:00.001-08:00

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Millard was honored to have a national woodcarving magazine
"Woodcarving Illustrated" ask him to write an article for their magazine.

His article came out in their Holiday Edition a couple of weeks ago.
What an exciting time for both of us.

← This is the cover of the magazine
as it was published.

This was one of the

runner up covers →

That happens to be a picture of Millard's Santa

that was featured in his story on page 72 - 77.

Millard is a member of the discussion board of the "Wood Carving Illustrated."

I am a member of a local Emporia web site "Flyover People."

It is an amazing web site about Kansas.

http://www.flyoverpeople.net/news/
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Cheryl (the administrator of Flyover People) posted a story about Millard.
http://www.flyoverpeople.net/news/2010/11/15/millard-hits-the-big-time/
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The woodcarving slide show that Cheryl mentions in her story was produced by her husband, Dave. He did such a professional presentation.
http://www.prairiepathways.com/galleries/woodcarver/woodcarver.html
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Our local Emporia Gazette featured Millard in this week ends paper - on the front page. I do not have a link to the front page with the pictures - only a link to the article.
http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2010/nov/27/local-woodcarvers-ornament-featured-magazine/
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If you are at a place that sells the "Woodcarving Illustrated", I hope you will have a chance to see and read the article. I don't think it is sold in Wal-Mart - usually in bookstores.
Our local bookstore "Town Crier Book Store" and Graves Drug Store/Pharmacy sells the magazine.
However, it should be in most book stores around the U.S. http://www.towncrierbookstore.com/
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Millard's Elves - he was consigned to carve 45 elves this year - are on this blog and will be on his web site when his wife updates it.☺
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Millard also was in an Emporia Gazette Feature Story in 2006.
http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2006/dec/09/coaxed_wood/

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CAMBIADOR, THE BULB CHANGER

2010-11-26T16:45:00.000-08:00

Cambiador, the Bulb Changer

Where IS this Elf when we need him?
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THE POPCORN STRINGER

2010-11-25T16:43:00.001-08:00

THE POPCORN STRINGER

At Santa's North Pole Elf compound, and among all elves of the world, all honest work is celebrated and found honorable no matter how menial or rooted in simplicity it is. The little Popcorn Stringer is one such elf that is honored every year by Santa. He is the only elf that is allowed to travel the lightening speed trip around the world with Santa each Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning.

Santa not only enjoys his company, but on behalf of all those that have simple jobs, Santa honors the little Popcorn Stringer.

Believe it or not, there are still places on earth where Christmas is not celebrated until Christmas morning after a period of prayer, fasting and preparation to receive the Christ, whether as a holy infant or a King coming in glory. In those special places the celebration of Christmas often is done very frugally and accompanied with many prayers.

The Christmas tree in those homes are left undecorated until the children, upon returning home from church, to their wonder find it decorated with oranges and strings of popcorn.

Santa takes the little Popcorn Stringer to attend to every detail of decorating these special homes where the true spirit of Christmas resides.

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THE ATHLETIC ELF

2010-11-22T15:51:00.000-08:00

THE ATHLETIC ELF

Who is better for Santa to put in charge of all athletic equipment than and Elf that was a former Elf Olympics Athlete?

He sees that all the athletic equipment Santa delivers on Christmas morning is top notch. He also keeps all the elves up to date on the latest happenings in the world of elf sports while they are busily working on toys.

PETER PAN CHIEF TOY BUILDER

2010-11-21T10:15:00.000-08:00

Chief Toy Maker

Story by

Linda James Ledford

Linda is the mother of Cindy (James) Reiher who wrote the story for Redford

which is a few elves below.

"Peter Pan Chief Toy Builder Elf applied with Santa for a job as he found himself less popular and demanded by his followers. Like so many in show business his fame was soon less vivid and the limelight focused on another. Still determined to never grow up he convinced Santa he was the best for this important post. He has produced the long traditional dolls, trains, wagons and farm sets as well as all the new electronic gadgetry expected by today's children."
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Thank You Linda for this neat story.

ELF BOY

2010-11-17T18:33:00.000-08:00

ELF BOY

This happy pre-pubescent Elf Boy has just celebrated his thirty-fourth birthday. A friend of the Mama Doll Foreman, this Elf Boy and his friend roams the elf colony at the North Pole in the tradition of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer.

Since the normal life span of an elf is near 250 years, the Elf Boy's boyhood lasts until they are about 40 years old.

Most elves marry at about 60 years of age.

CONSTABLE ELF

2010-11-17T07:22:00.001-08:00

CONSTABLE ELF

There is only one Constable Elf among the population of elves. He is trained directly by the Elf King himself.
Seldom does any disagreement or conflict arise among the elves, so there is only need for one Constable Elf. He travels throughout the world mediating any situations calling for his help.
He stops by the North Pole several times each century.

BOLLACKER - THE CHRISTMAS TREE PRUNER

2010-11-16T17:57:00.000-08:00

BOLLACKER

THE CHRISTMAS TREE PRUNER

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This elf prunes and cares for all Christmas trees.
The Christmas Tree Pruner and his work force have been sighted by Christmas Tree Farmers many times. Just ask them.

ELF KING

2010-11-16T12:21:00.000-08:00

ELF KING

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In an agreement with the Elf King, the elves have been "allowed" to work in Santa's Workshop. When it comes to anything that is connected with producing toys, Santa is boss. However, all other questions about how the elves live and deal with one another are handled by the Elf King.
All the elves throughout the world answer to him . . . even the prairie elves that inhabit the remaining tracts of Tall Grass Prairie, answer to the Elf King.

REDFORD

2010-11-08T05:53:00.000-08:00

A SPECIAL THANK YOU
to

CINDY (JAMES) REIHER

Cindy named this elf for us and penned the story. She is formerly from Elkhart, KS (Yarbrough area)

"Redford is a mischievous but kind elf. He finds enjoyment in completing random acts of kindness and usually he is able to do his work anonymously. Redford has been caught in the act of kindness and his face reflects the fact that he is surprised that he has been discovered, yet pleased that his work has been noticed and appreciated."
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Thank You Cindy. This is so fitting for this elf.

THE CANDY CANE BENDER

2010-11-06T13:17:00.000-07:00

THE CANDY CANE BENDER

The Candy Cane Bender was an elf that just didn't fit in anywhere. He seemed to be unable to do anything right . . . . until one day a frustrated fellow worker said, "Use your head!" He did and the Candy Cane Bender found his niche.

He has been busy ever since . . . . "Using His Head!"

THE BABY SPIT-UP FOREMAN

2010-11-06T11:52:00.000-07:00

THE BABY SPIT-UP FOREMAN

One almost has to feel sorry for the Baby Spit-Up Foreman. He had envisioned producing a baby doll that little girls could daintily dab at the sweet dollies mouth, practicing for the day they would tenderly wipe a real baby's mouth as it's little gastric digestive system developed.

It is a crying shame that a grown elf man is reduced to cowering and being completely intimidated by something of his own creation!

The Computer Geek had rigged the dolls to emit a torrent of foul smelling substance at irregular and unexpected times causing all the elves to approach them as one would a bomb that may go off at any second.

Here we have the Baby Spit-Up Foreman approaching a doll in an effort to defuse it before it expels its load of who-knows-what. You can see the tenseness in his face.

THE MAMA DOLL FOREMAN'S GRANDSON

2010-10-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

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THE MAMA DOLL FOREMAN'S
GRANDSON

I would like to tell you, faithful blog followers, that Santa's Elves live by a higher standard than their human counter parts, but I can't. They are susceptible to many of the same temptations and failings as humans. They also indulge in family rivalries, creating hurt feelings, secretly finding satisfaction in some others misfortunes and the like.
You all know the Mama Doll's Foreman's "phasing out" of the active toy production scene and he has carried some resentment that has rubbed off on his grandson. This has led to the episode I am going to relate concerning the Mama Doll Foreman's grandson.
As you remember, the Computer Geek Elf introduced a computer program that attempted to fundamentally transform the way that Santa produced his toys. There were other parts to the program that were hidden and were not apparent until the program was fully engaged. The Computer Geek Elf thought that little girls needed more options to operate their "Baby Spit-up Dolls" so he installed four settings on the dolls to make the spit up mechanism operational.
The settings were . . .
#1 - Spit Up.
#2 - A Stronger Spit Up
#3 - More Intense Spit Up, Vomit
And, the most intense setting . . . .
#4 - Projectile Vomit
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This carving of the Mama Doll Foreman's Grandson is of him taking special pleasure in viewing the Baby Spit-Up Foreman taking a full load of setting #4 in the kisser.
No fingers are being pointed, but the kid seems awfully pleased at the exhibition and seems to be saying . . . .
"Hey Gramps, that was for YOU!"

BACCHIE, THE KEEPER OF THE WINE CELLAR

2010-10-24T08:36:00.000-07:00

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This elf was inspired by a friend
(Renaissance Cellars Winery, Timothy E. Akers)

because of his invitation to the

Renaissance Cellars Grand Opening

Oct. 29 & Oct. 30 - 2010

518 W Bertrand - Saint Marys, KS

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This elf and Santa have known the secret since the early 1800's when the settlers discovered that wine made from grapes grown on the sunny plains of Kansas is some of the best in the world. To guard their secret, they started the myth that California was the best place to produce wine and they also promoted the truth that Kansas was the wheat capital of the nation.

All this was done so that when Santa delivered presents to Kansas, he could secretly pick up a year's supply of wine that was made from the grapes grown there.

This elf, who's name is Bacchie, is in charge of Santa's wine cellar and he is also trusted to keep the secret that Kansas is the best place to produce wine.

SANTA'S TRAIN SET TRACKMAN ELF

2010-10-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

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Train Set Trackman Elf

The Trackman Elf believes a train set is only as good as the track that it runs on. He has pride in his work and wears a piece of train track proudly on his hat.

ELF NURSE

2010-10-15T06:04:00.000-07:00

Santa's Elf Nurse

Santa, always being concerned for his elves welfare, has acquired an elf nurse to attend to the elves health case.
The elves think that she is just bee-yoo-tee-ful and visits to the North Pole Infirmary have almost doubled since she came.
Ditsy's headaches and Tubby's tummy aches have particularly came more frequent since her arrival.

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THE REINDEER HERDER ELF

2010-10-10T17:08:00.001-07:00

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The Reindeer Herder Elf

Santa trusts the feeding and care of his reindeer only to an authentic Lapland Reindeer Herder Elf and his family.
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In Santa's mind, only a Laplander is qualified to take care of reindeer . . . it is in their genes.

Briefly in early 1950's, Santa had a Hollywood Cowboy Elf caring for his reindeer. But that did not work out so well and the Laplanders have been in charge ever since.

THE MAGIC ELF

2010-10-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

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Santa only trusts a true magician to compile his magic sets the boys and girls ask for. The Magic Elf is just such a magical magician and he makes sure that the "magic" is put in each and every one of the magic sets by saying special magic elfen words before each one is loaded into Santa's Sleigh.

SPANKY, THE GOFER ELF

2010-10-03T12:08:00.000-07:00

Spanky, the Gofer Elf

Because Spanky is smaller than the other elves, they tend to think they can order him around. "Spanky, it's time for the Mama Doll Foreman's tea. Would you gofer that?" or "Spanky, the Nice List Recorder needs her itch medicine. Would you gofer that?" Spanky gofer this, Spanky gofer that. Oh, how Spanky wishes he was 2 ft. tall.

THE COMPUTER GEEK ELF

2010-09-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

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This elf showed up at the North Pole seemingly out of no where.

Although he is not much for looks, he was a smooth talker. Santa was going through a bit of a down turn in the toy and other gift production and the Computer Geek Elf told him (Santa) that he needed some hope and some change. Santa asked him what kind of change and the elf said the he needed to fundamentally change the way he did things around there.

Well, Santa was caught at a weak moment and he agreed to change everything over to a nifty computer program . . . his naughty and nice lists, his toy inventory, reindeer health concerns, sleigh maintenance and everything.

It wasn't long before Santa realized things were getting worse as the elf continued to replace and change much of the ways Santa had done things for many years.

Then just under two months before Christmas one year, Santa decided to put a stop to the elf's radical changes. He succeeded in stopping the elf in his tracks, but the Computer Greek Elf had made just enough changes that in order for Santa to get anything ready for Christmas at all, he would have to keep the elf and some of his changes around for many years.

The Computer Geek Elf was not very popular with the other elves and some even tried to circulate the story that he wasn't really even an elf. But with those big ears, few ever took that story very seriously.

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THE BUTTERNUT PRESERVATION ELF

2010-09-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

The Butternut Preservation Elf

The Butternut Preservation Elf works in very close association with the Naughty and Nice list Administrator and the Nice List Recorder to ensure that only the nicest of the nice

woodcarvers and woodworkers get gifts of butternut this year.
This is due to the impending shortage of this wood due to the butternut canker disease that has ravaged trees through out the country.
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Notice that this elf has such large elf ears that he had to cut slits in his hat to wear it comfortably. This he did in resignation after trying to cover them up with hair.

THE IRISH HERITAGE GIFT CONSULTANT ELF

2010-09-14T13:45:00.000-07:00

The Irish Heritage Gift consultant Elf

The background of this elf is accurately summed up in this

traditional Irish poem.

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The Orange and The Green

Oh, it is the biggest mix up that you have ever seen.
My father, he was Orange and me mother, she was green.

My father was an Ulster man, proud Protestant was he.
My Mother was a Catholic girl, from county Cork was she.
They were married in two churches, lived happily enough,
Until the day that I was born and things got rather tough.

Baptized by Father Riley, I was rushed away by car,
To be made a little Orangeman, my father's shining star.
I was christened "David Anthony," but still, inspite of that,
To me father, I was William, while my mother called me Pat.

With Mother every Sunday, to Mass I'd proudly stroll.
Then after that, the Orange lodge would try to save my soul.
For both sides tried to claim me, but I was smart because
I'd play the flute or play the harp, depending where I was.

Now when I'd sing those rebel songs, much to me mother's joy
Me father would jump up and say, "Look here would you me boy.
That's quite enough of that lot". he'd then toss me a coin
And he'd have me sing the Orange Flute or the Heros of the Boyne.

One day me Ma's relations came round to visit me.
Just as my father's kinfolk were all sitting down to tea.
We tried to smooth things over, but they all began to fight.
And me, being strictly neutral. I bashed everyone in sight.

My parents never could agree about my type of school.
My learning was all done at home, that's why I'm such a fool.
They've both passed on, God rest 'em, but left me caught between
That awful color problem of the Orange and the Green.

After the big fight, the Irish Gift Elf left home and ultimately showed up on Santa's door step at the North Pole. While on the long walk to the North Pole his ears became severely frost bitten. When they were healed, they took on a pointed appearance and he was magically transformed into an elf.

TUBBY, THE CANDY TASTING ELF

2010-09-08T17:38:00.001-07:00

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Tubby, the Candy Tasting Elf
Tubby's job is to taste candy so that nothing comes out of the North Pole short of delicious.
When he applied for a job at Santa's Workshop Santa knew immediately, from his appearance, that he was the elf for his job.

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CAKEMAN, SANTA'S HEAD BAKER ELF

2010-09-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

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Cakeman, Santa's Head Baker Elf

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Here we have Cakeman as he watches all of his cakes fall after Tubby, the official candy tasting elf, trips and falls on the shaky wooden floor of his kitchen.
Is that heart broken horror you see on his face, or does his expression just show concern for poor Tubby?
What do you think?

Fellow Woodcarvers Challenge

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Here is a challenge for all of my fellow woodcarving friends.

I'm not proud, I confess that I made a mistake typical of most beginners, as I planned the carving of this head.

Drastic measures had to be taken to fix the mistake mid-carving.

In viewing the end result, can any of you see what the mistake was and spot how the mistake was attempted to be corrected?

I want to admit right here and now that the fix did not turn out to be too subtle!

Most of you will probably spot it right away.

After I get a few opinions, I will reveal what I did in a few days.

Thanks,, diy for your guess. No, I did intend for the head gear to look like it does to convey that the character was a baker or cook. The mistake that I made was trying too many times to create the facial expression of the Baker. I would try one thing and decide that that wasn't what I wanted, then try again and so on. Finally I had carved so deeply into the head that I had carved facial details where the ears should have gone and precious little wood left to shape the back of the head.
You can see just infront of the ears I have had to inset extra wood for ears. Not too subtle but I got the job done! (grin)
Millard

THE LEGO FOREMAN ELF

2010-08-23T15:56:00.001-07:00

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Most elves would be upset if they lost their hat, but not so for the Lego Foreman. He just made another one out of extra Lego parts and he seems to be pleased with it.
The Lego Foreman is responsible for having all the Lego sets ready to go on Christmas morning for Santa to deliver.

DITSY, SANTA'S PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR TESTER ELF

2010-08-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

This is Ditsy,
Santa's Protective Head Gear Tester Elf →

Ditsy personally tests all protective head gear to see that it functions properly.
He has just found a defective bicycle helmet.

NICE LIST RECORDER ELF

2010-08-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

← The Nice List Recorder Elf

Unlike the Naughty List Recorder that only sees naughtiness all around him, the Nice List Recorder only sees niceness.

She can not bear to have anyone taken from her list and moved to the naughty list.

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When she is exposed to naughtiness personified, such as being in the same room as the Naughty List Recorder, she breaks out in hives!

NAUGHTY LIST RECORDER ELF

2010-08-01T17:19:00.000-07:00

The Naughty List Recorder Elf →

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The Naughty List Recorder Elf is perfectly suited for his job. Unlike the Naughty and Nice List Administrator, who is perfectly honest and practices justice and fairness, the Naughty List Recorder sees naughtiness all around . . . all of the time.

If he had his way, everyone would be on the naughty list.

He puts people on the naughty list on the instructions of the list administrator, never feeling bad, but relishes the opportunity to add to his list.

NAUGHTY & NICE LIST ADMINISTRATOR ELF

2010-07-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

← The Naughty & Nice List Administrator Elf

This is one of Santa's most important and powerful elves. You don't want to get on his bad side. He controls who is placed on the naughty or nice list and decides if anyone is moved from one list to the other.
If there is any elf you need to impress with your goodness, it is this one!

GREENHOUSE GAS ELF

2010-07-13T07:11:00.000-07:00

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This elf is in charge of checking
reindeer emissions and adjusting
their diet so that they do not leave
an unfavorable effect on "global
warming."
Does this elf enjoy his job?
His expression tells it all.

"MA-MA" DOLL FOREMAN ELF

2010-07-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

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You can tell that this tronie is the "Ma-Ma" Doll Foreman. His face shows that things have not gone well for him for the past several decades.
Things really started to turn sour for the this elf last year when the Baby Spit-up Doll Foreman was given his work space in the main work shop building.
Now, this year Santa informed him that the hot shot kid that is the iPhone Foreman will be taking over his most recent work space in the main building and the "Ma-Ma" Doll Foreman has been assigned a temporary work space in the old reindeer barn where most of the out of date toys are now produced on a limited production schedule.

The "Ma-Ma" Doll Foreman complained to Santa and Santa suggested that he consider being re-trained to fill a position that needed to be filled in the Baby Spit-up section, testing the spit up mechanisms for each doll.
Ah, such is progress. Out with the old, in with the new.

i-PHONE FORMAN ELF

2010-07-04T19:35:00.000-07:00

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The Hot Shot kid iPhone Foreman →

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This is a new position created this year when Santa learned that Rush Limbaugh had an iPhone before the release date. Santa is expecting a flood of iPhone requests from Republican states.

CLERGY GIFT REGULATOR ELF

2010-07-04T19:30:00.000-07:00

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This too is a new position created this year. The Clergy Gift Regulator insures that all clergy gifts are appropriate and are in good taste.

This elf's job was created after someone maliciously arranged for Santa to put a Whoopee Cushion under the tree of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

2010 CARVED ELF TRONIES

2010-07-04T19:25:00.000-07:00

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This year my work shop will have lots of elves in it to keep me company. My 2010 Christmas carvings will feature carved elf tronies that will represent the various elves in charge of Santa's toy and gift production complex.

Here are three of the first tronies that have been carved.

SHELF ELVES

2010-06-18T13:26:00.001-07:00

Shelf Eves are fun to carve.

They are simple
and have a lot of personality.

WOOD FROM ALASKA - AN ARCTIC TREASURE!

2010-05-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

Our son-in-law went to Alaska
on a business trip a few weeks ago.

He was visiting with one of the guy's

that he was doing business with and he saw some wood

and a walking cane that the business man had carved

and had in his office.

They discussed this neat wood - as there are not

any trees in the area in which they were, at that time.

Our son-in-law told the business man

about his father-in-law being a woodcarver,

so the business man asked our son-in-law

if he would like to take the wood to his father-in-law.

Our son-in-law couldn't take it on the plane,

so his friend, the business man, sent the wood to him.

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How breath taking!

To receive wood like this is unbelieveable

and I feel so honored.

The friend from Alaska had sent a paper about the wood.

It is such interesting wood and I am looking forward to carving it.

Thank You again, for the Arctic Treasure!

A PIRATE SHIP FOR MY GRANDSON'S 8th BIRTHDAY

2010-05-08T19:07:00.001-07:00

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Our second grandson had his 8th birthday last week.
He chose a pirate theme for his birthday party.
He wanted a pirate ship on his birthday cake - which his Mom would make for him.
Our daughter asked me to carve a small pirate ship for the cake and she would make everything else edible.
I was most happy to carve this for her and for my grandson.

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This was truly a thrill to carve this "Pirate Ship" for my grandson.

However, I guess I got somewhat carried away. This was much too large and too heavy to put on a cake. However, I proudly gave this to Jacob for his 8th birthday.

Awe! Jacob liked it. He was as thrilled as I was hopefully expecting him to be. He noticed every detail in the carving and showed much pride.

About the cake . . . .
Our daughter makes all of her children's birthday cakes.

She had to make her own pirate ship.

What a neat Pirate Birthday Cake!

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Everything on the cake was edible, except for the trees, the coins around the cake and the sails on the pirate ship.

The pirate ship and the treasure chest were made out of chocolate cake while the birthday cake was Confetti white.

The sand was ground graham cracker crumbs. A nice taste on a cake.

Jacob huffed and he puffed and
blew as hard as he could.

It is quite a challenge to blow out 8 candles.
His puffed cheeks and clinched fists tell it all.

2010-05-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

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NEW FIRECRACKERS

2010-04-01T11:38:00.001-07:00

Our customer ordered 2 more firecrackers.
She always orders them unpainted.

I usually paint them red for the 4th of July.

However, some customers use them for Birthday Candles.

When I found out that they usually use them for the 40th Birthday,

I thought . . . "Oh! Wait until they are old."

40 - Over the Hill?

THE ST. PATRICK'S WOOD SPIRIT

2010-03-11T03:59:00.000-08:00

This was from an odd shaped bark

that I have had for several years and I didn't know what to do with it.

Showing the carving with different backgrounds makes the carving look somewhat different.

The white background shows the details a little more,

but the dark background is the true color.

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Who Is It!

2010-02-23T07:36:00.000-08:00

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Can you identify this person?

WOODSPIRIT FOR SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION

2010-02-15T18:06:00.000-08:00

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This woodcarving is a donation to the Smoky Hills Public Television, Bunker Hill, KS, for their annual fundraising auction.

This carving in Cottonwood Bark of a wood spirit incorporates the Sunflowers to make it a true spirit of the rare central Kansas wooded areas: the Cottonwood tree being the state tree and the Sunflower being the state flower.

Approximately 120 items will be auctioned during their live broadcast, April 17 and 18, 2010 from the Mall of Hays.

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"As a boy growing up in northern Russell county, I can recall the special magical feeling of being in the presence of tree spirits, as I spent time walking along Paradise and Eagle Creeks. Growing up in Northern Central Kansas, with generally few trees, the cool shade and woody smells and sounds that are experienced as one walks among the large red oak trees that line the Paradise and Eagle Creeks, truly provide a back drop for one to conjure up the idea that he is in the presence of Wood Spirits."

HAPPY KANSAS DAY

2010-01-29T07:30:00.000-08:00

Kansas is celebrating it 149th birthday today!

Enjoy a tour of the Kansas State Captitol - Topeka, KS

by Dave Leiker - Emporia, Kansas

http://www.flyoverpeople.net/galleries/CapitolDomeTour/domeTour.html

THE CREATION OF THE COWBOY

2010-01-21T15:35:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa #51 Was Created

2010-01-21T15:23:00.000-08:00

PLEASE IDENTIFY!

2009-12-28T07:30:00.000-08:00

Thank You for your Comments!

We appreciate them very much!

http://www.facebook.com/onnalee.harrell?v=feed&story_fbid=224304244926#/album.php?aid=179333&id=1467279396&ref=mf

We will get the step by step carving here as soon as possible.

Does anyone know the copyright laws concerning the name?

2009 Santa's 48,49,50

2009-12-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa's 48,49,50

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa's 46,47

2009-12-18T15:16:00.001-08:00

2009 Santa's 46, 47

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa's 44,45

2009-12-10T15:02:00.001-08:00

2009 Santa's 44, 45

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa's 39,40,41,42,43

2009-12-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa's 39,40,41,42,43

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa's 35,36,37,38

2009-12-02T07:48:00.001-08:00

2009 Santa's 35,36,37,38

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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Bows were inspired by my
Granddaughter,
Jacey.
She thought that Santa should have bows - "right there"!

2009 Santa's 32,33,34

2009-12-01T15:28:00.001-08:00

2009 Santa's 32,33,34

2009 Santa

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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa's 28,29,30,31

2009-12-01T12:48:00.001-08:00

2009 Santa's 28,29,30,31

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa's 24,25,26,27

2009-12-01T12:00:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa's 24,25,26,27

2009 Santa
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2009 Santa
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2009 Santa 23

2009-11-25T16:47:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa
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"Prairie Dust"

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Santa #23 has been named

the Prairie Dust Santa.

The Creation of this 2009 Santa
was photographed by Dave Leiker.
Dave's Web Site is Prairie Dust

in which the slide show of this Santa is in the

Prairie Pathways category of his gallery.

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Dave is a Professional Photographer and a Great Friend.
He spent 9 to 10 hours with me in my Woodcarving Studio
photographing these pictures for this Slide Show.

A Special Thanks to Dave Leiker

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http://www.prairiepathways.com/galleries/woodcarver/woodcarver.html

Dave's Gallery may be viewed here . . .

http://www.prairiepathways.com/PrairieDust/

2009 Santa's 19,20,21,22

2009-11-25T12:10:00.000-08:00

2009 Santa's 19,20,21,22

2009 Santa

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2009 Santa

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2009 Santa

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FOUNDWOOD CARVINGS

BLACK HILLS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - SOUTH DAKOTA

THE LITTLE HIKING BUDDY FOUND A NEW HOME

LITTLE HIKING BUDDY STICK TOPPER

COTTONWOOD CARVING CLASSES AT THE 65TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

BLACK HILLS ATTRACTION CLOSE TO CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA

AN OWL BARK CARVING

A VISIT FROM 2 STRANGERS THAT IMMEDIATELY BECAME OUR FRIENDS - LIZ & SAM

BARK CARVING FEATURING AN OWL AND TWO OWLETS

THE FAT FRIAR

THREE HIKING STICKS

ANOTHER KANSAS SUNFLOWER BARK CARVING

Kansas - Sunflower Cottonwood Bark Carvings

KANSAS WOOD SPIRITS

EAGLE BEAK

2011 FIRST SANTA

WOODCARVINGS FOR SALE

MORE WOODCARVINGS FOR SALE

THE PHARMACY ELF

THE LAST 4 ELVES FOR 2010 CHRISTMAS

WOODY, THE WOODCARVER

SANTA'S PILOT ELF

SCRUFFY

HAROLD, THE HEAD HERD HANDLER

CHRISTMAS ELVES - #36 through #41

THE BARBER ELF

PHIL (PHILATELIST) THE STAMP COLLECTOR

EPIE, THE DREAMER

TOY MAKER #2 - AUSNUTZEN

TOYMAKER #1

SKY, THE ELF WITH THE WEATHER PREDICTING HAT

PINK MEDICINE ELF *♪*• ♫ •*♪*

SCHNODDRIG KERL

FIX-IT ELF

MY HUSBAND, THE WOODCARVER

CAMBIADOR, THE BULB CHANGER

THE POPCORN STRINGER

THE ATHLETIC ELF

PETER PAN CHIEF TOY BUILDER

ELF BOY

CONSTABLE ELF

BOLLACKER - THE CHRISTMAS TREE PRUNER

ELF KING

REDFORD

THE CANDY CANE BENDER

THE BABY SPIT-UP FOREMAN

THE MAMA DOLL FOREMAN'S GRANDSON

BACCHIE, THE KEEPER OF THE WINE CELLAR

SANTA'S TRAIN SET TRACKMAN ELF

ELF NURSE

THE REINDEER HERDER ELF

THE MAGIC ELF

SPANKY, THE GOFER ELF

THE COMPUTER GEEK ELF

THE BUTTERNUT PRESERVATION ELF

THE IRISH HERITAGE GIFT CONSULTANT ELF

TUBBY, THE CANDY TASTING ELF

CAKEMAN, SANTA'S HEAD BAKER ELF

THE LEGO FOREMAN ELF

DITSY, SANTA'S PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR TESTER ELF

NICE LIST RECORDER ELF

NAUGHTY LIST RECORDER ELF

NAUGHTY & NICE LIST ADMINISTRATOR ELF

GREENHOUSE GAS ELF

"MA-MA" DOLL FOREMAN ELF

i-PHONE FORMAN ELF

CLERGY GIFT REGULATOR ELF

2010 CARVED ELF TRONIES

SHELF ELVES

WOOD FROM ALASKA - AN ARCTIC TREASURE!

A PIRATE SHIP FOR MY GRANDSON'S 8th BIRTHDAY

NEW FIRECRACKERS

THE ST. PATRICK'S WOOD SPIRIT

Who Is It!

WOODSPIRIT FOR SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION

HAPPY KANSAS DAY

THE CREATION OF THE COWBOY

2009 Santa #51 Was Created

PLEASE IDENTIFY!

2009 Santa's 48,49,50

PINK MEDICINE ELF ♪• ♫ •♪