Chainsaw carved gnome tree and houses

[autobodyman]

This is not a carvewright project so if the moderators want to delete it.
Took me several weekends to carve the tree and make the 3 houses. I won't bother you all with the many process photos, here are some of it finished, day and night photos.
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The left house is made from cedar boards, the center one I carved from a 20" diameter log section of pine, the right one I turned in the lathe to try to look like an acorn, it's cotton wood and pine.

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Closer on the gnomes.

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5 solar panels to run 2 lights each in the houses and 2 copper string lights for the steps.

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I don't really believe in gnomes, I mean really a bunch of old guys with beards and funny hats https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png

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With the wood shop light on too.

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There are 9 gnomes scattered around, 2 are in the houses.
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What do you think of it? Thanks ~Mike

[fwharris]

Glad to see you are back and doing well! No way we would want to remove your post, everyone should have a chance to enjoy your work!

[dbemus]

Fantastic!!! The work of a truly creative mind!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[oscarl48]

Super cool project. Wish I was that good with a chain saw. I can barely saw wood with mine.

Thanks for sharing.

[Mugsowner]

Wow, this really shows the skills and imagination you have. Your project looks great and shows the workmanship that had to be exercised. Great job

[want2b]

All the above!
Don't know about your neighbors but would be an awesome addition to my block.
Rick H

[Sliverfoot]

That is AWESOME!

[Smoken D]

That is just simply one heck of a fantastic job!!

[lynnfrwd]

Good to see you again Mike! Great job on that tree!!!

[Digitalwoodshop]

Impressive !!!!

[Kitty]

Love it! looks like it is a fun piece!

[autobodyman]

Thanks everyone I appreciate all the nice comments. ~Mike