THIS-N-THAT is a collection of carvings done randomly and are showcased here as a photographic diary of a variety of carvings.




Ornaments were carved from drawings by Don Stephenson. The LOVE plaque was carved out of butternut and was a wedding gift to dear friends. The two scoop spoon was carved for Norb Hartman on his BIG birthday. Read the rest of this entry »

The WOOD BEE CARVER often says, “The more you carve the better you carve,” and in that vein suggests that once a carving project is completed there is great value in carving it again and again. The reason being that since each carving is a learning journey; each carving subject repeated will allow the carver’s creative sub conscious to improve on the previous carving. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: woodbeecarver in General

Janet Denton Cordell, master carver of Arkansas, has had her personal Hitty doll stolen while she was at the Dayton Woodcarving Show November 9, 2013. This wooden doll is hand carved of ash with a wooden heart on her chest. She is approximately 6” tall and has painted hair and face. Her face is distinctive because of the growth rings only on one side of her face. Here is the link to Janet’s website showing pictures of the doll: http://www.janetcordell.com/sequoia.html
Any help in finding this doll and returning her to Janet is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to spread the word to other woodcarving clubs and friends. The doll can be returned/mailed to Janet at her address on her website with no questions asked.



The carving of Pete Rose was done for Rich Smithson of Helvie Knives. It was carved from a two inch by three inch by seven inch block of basswood. Knives used for this carving were Helvie Knives from the WOOD BEE CARVER Signature series. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: woodbeecarver in Knives

HELVIE KNIVES proudly presents…...The 2nd Annual Basswood Knife Carving Competition! There will be 3 classes to choose from:
- Beginners Class for carvers that have been carving for one year or less.
- Intermediate Class for carvers that have been carving for one to three years.
- Open Class for anyone regardless of experience or number of years carving. Read the rest of this entry »