Project by KimAccurso | posted 03-09-2019 12:47 AM | 785 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments | ![]() |
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I had to whip this one up real quick. I had taken some rattles and toys to the vet with me because they all found out I was a woodworker and wanted to see…. So the head vet asked if he could purchase a rattle and sheep for one of the techs who is pregnant. I said give me a week. Mistake – snow storm and freezing temps makes shop time minimal! Kaylie loves our rescue dogs, and has a special place in her heart for our elder blind dog, Toad, so I wanted to do a little something extra special for her. So I used what walnut I had and make this box, it’s about 7.5×5.5×5. As far as a rush job in the cold goes, I think it turned out perfect and she cried when I delivered it today. The head vet had no idea what I meant when I said, ‘a little something extra’ and he was blown away too. Definitely put a smile on me for the day! The toys are finished with organic cold pressed flax oil/organic beeswax and the box is finished with 6 coats wipe on poly and 2 coats wax. Please look to my previous baby boxes for credit where credit is due for mom/baby and rattles!!
Thanks for looking :)
-- Kim - imperfection is the pursuit of perfection
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Tom Regnier
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#1 posted 03-09-2019 01:33 AM
Nice story with this one Kim. Beautiful work as always
missouriwood
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#2 posted 03-09-2019 02:59 AM
Another great job on your baby box. I liked the story that you wrote with it too. Keep up the good work.
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#3 posted 03-09-2019 03:07 AM
Nice!! Isn’t it fun to surprise folks with a gift like this? Great story. :)
ralbuck
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#4 posted 03-09-2019 06:06 PM
Avery thoughtful and pretty present for the new baby!
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Boxguy
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#5 posted 03-09-2019 07:41 PM
Kim, what a nice job. I like the rattle design. The corner splines and melamine bottom work well and give it a clean look. Making stuff with a deadline often takes the fun out of the project. I like the stringing and inset in the top. My only criticism is that I might like a bit more color contrast in the mother and child appliqué. As others have pointed out, the story is what makes this posting. You did a nice job of telling us details. Give Toad a pat for me.
-- Big Al in IN
Jim Jakosh
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#6 posted 03-11-2019 12:49 AM
Very nice work, Kim!! Cheers, Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
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