My Chip Carving

monthly E-letter

Time for some Old World Style (OWS) carving!

Published: Sat, 07/05/25

Updated: Sat, 07/05/25

I discuss the OWS chips in this month's project. Howdy ! This month’s project allowed me to revisit carving a rosette using the Old World Style(OWS)…

Unlock your creativity by carving for others!

Published: Sat, 06/28/25

Updated: Sat, 06/28/25

Carving projects for others can boost creativity. Howdy ! Over the past weeks, I’ve received several emails sharing chip carving projects made for…

Chip carving on the go and a sale on kits!

Published: Sat, 06/21/25

Updated: Sat, 06/21/25

Read about taking your carving on the road. Howdy ! With the official start of summer, many of us are packing our bags and heading out on vacation.

A look at using color pencils on carvings.🔍

Published: Sat, 06/14/25

Updated: Sat, 06/14/25

I share what I learned using color pencils. Howdy ! This past week, during the Platinum member webinar, inspired by Carl’s latest carving, I decided…

Grateful for talented carvers like YOU!

Published: Sat, 06/07/25

Updated: Sat, 06/07/25

See reactions to last week's project from Carl. Howdy ! It's a blessing to have so many talented chip carvers willing to share their work in this…

When to Push On or Take a Break? 🤔

Published: Sat, 05/31/25

Updated: Sat, 05/31/25

How I was reminded that sometimes taking a break can help! Howdy ! Another week and another troubleshooting opportunity presented itself. This week, I…

Chip Carving Wins—No Fridge Fails Here! 👌

Published: Sat, 05/24/25

Updated: Sat, 05/24/25

Read about what my refrigerator troubles reminded me about chip carving. Howdy ! Ever have one of those weeks (or three) where something just won’t…

Unexpected Challenges and Inspiration

Published: Sat, 05/17/25

Updated: Sat, 05/17/25

Read about what led to an une pected pattern. Howdy ! This week, I wanted to share a story from our recent Platinum member webinar that reminded me…

Something else you don't want to rush...

Published: Sat, 05/10/25

Updated: Sat, 05/10/25

Readers reminded me not to rush the finishing process. Howdy ! If you’ve ever spent hours carving a project only to have the finish turn out less than…

Self-evaluation is a good habit!

Published: Sat, 05/03/25

Updated: Sat, 05/03/25

Carving this month's project provided opportunities to self-evaluate. Howdy ! When carving this month’s project, I found myself pausing to analyze if…

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