[Gaffboat]

I needed to make a wedding sign for a gift, but didn’t want to make the same old thing. So I took a different approach to replicate the way young lovers might carve a heart into a tree. The wood was a scrap of 2 x 12 pine salvaged from a construction site. It was finished with acrylic paint followed by a coat of clear matte spray. Overall size is about 10" x 10" x 1.25".

 

[kp91]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~ Leonardo da Vinci

 

[Stick486]

that is nice.. as in really nice...

 

[old55]

Wow. That looks great.

 

[Nickp]

I'm just gonna keep hangin' around here until you run out of creativity...one way of ensuring immortality...

REALLY NICE...! ! ! ! !

 

[DesertRatTom]

I love it. Romantic. :wub:

 

[Samandothers]

Really create idea and fantastic execution! I like the way you did the bark and line it up with the growth rings inside. Very good,

 

[difalkner]

That's awesome work, Oliver! Very nice, especially given the source of the wood. Well done!

How long did the bark take to cut?

David

 

[Herb Stoops]

Now that is a great idea, never in the world would have thought of making the bark look so real. Great job,Oliver.
Herb

 

[RainMan 2.0]

Wow what an outcome. Oliver ,you have such an eye for things . Did your teachers tell you to pursue art ?

 

[sreilly]

Fantastic results. The attention to detail and finish is great. Just be sure it's sealed really well as that's one piece you never want to split. I suspect they will treasure your gift. I know I would have. After 31 years ours would have moss growing on it......maybe an idea for a future anniversary.

 

[Potowner1]

Oliver,

You are the TOPS. GREAT job, thanks for sharing.

 

[JFPNCM]

Impressive doesn’t do it justice.

 

[TenGees]

Very nice, Oliver. I agree that the 'bark' looks great.

 

[MEBCWD]

Neat project idea for a quick cut custom plaque.

 

[marecat3]

wow looks great