For Father's Day - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

ekmouse · 06-05-2011, 03:36 PM

My father passed away about 5 years ago. I've been wanting to cut his portrait for sometime, now. But, it took me a while to get through making the pattern. Finally finished the pattern and have decided that I will make one for my mother and each of my sisters (4 of them) , and his Grand children (4 of those) for Father's Day. I know that Father's Day is for fathers to get gifts, but, I just thought this would be a great way to remember him.

I've got just 4 more to do...

Small ones cut out of 1/8 (ish) poplar. Large one cut out of 1/8 bb plywood.

--Ekmouse

Anneh · 06-05-2011, 04:04 PM

That is a great idea! A very nice pattern, great cutting and good wood. They are sure to be a keepsake passed down. Be sure to have a box of tissues handy - bet tears will flow!

wood-n-things · 06-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Wonderful sentiment. Fathers day as far as I know, is for remembering fathers and showing them you care. You nailed it!

ekmouse · 06-07-2011, 12:49 PM

Thank you both for the affirmation. Anneh, I will make sure I have a couple of boxes of tissues, I know we will all need them. Thanks again.

--Ekmouse

Mary1953 · 06-07-2011, 08:44 PM

Ekmouse: when you give these portraits to your loved ones, they will be a gift. A gift all of them can treasure for the rest of their lives, they will be glad you did it.

Mary

GROOVY · 06-07-2011, 09:46 PM

Dang I need a tissue...... my dad passed away in 1988 and I still miss him, that is an epic idea!

ekmouse · 06-22-2011, 11:53 AM

Wow, what a busy week! Well, I got my family together for Father's Day, those that live nearby and gave them the portrait. Unfinished, unframed. I wanted them to do those things the way they wanted. It'll be interesting to see what they do with them.

They were all very pleased. Lots of tears, though. That can't be helped. We all miss him very much! My mother was so enthralled. She loves the picture and that I made it just makes it more special.

Thanks again!
--Ekmouse

06-05-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
Anneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 763 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is a great idea! A very nice pattern, great cutting and good wood. They are sure to be a keepsake passed down. Be sure to have a box of tissues handy - bet tears will flow! __________________ Anneh

06-05-2011, 04:10 PM	#3
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,753 Thanks: 58 Thanked 397 Times in 296 Posts	Wonderful sentiment. Fathers day as far as I know, is for remembering fathers and showing them you care. You nailed it! __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

06-22-2011, 11:53 AM	#7
ekmouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Wow, what a busy week! Well, I got my family together for Father's Day, those that live nearby and gave them the portrait. Unfinished, unframed. I wanted them to do those things the way they wanted. It'll be interesting to see what they do with them. They were all very pleased. Lots of tears, though. That can't be helped. We all miss him very much! My mother was so enthralled. She loves the picture and that I made it just makes it more special. Thanks again! --Ekmouse __________________ Audry Hepburn - Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

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06-07-2011, 12:49 PM	#4
ekmouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thank you both for the affirmation. Anneh, I will make sure I have a couple of boxes of tissues, I know we will all need them. Thanks again. --Ekmouse

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Mary1953 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kearns, Ut. Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ekmouse: when you give these portraits to your loved ones, they will be a gift. A gift all of them can treasure for the rest of their lives, they will be glad you did it. Mary

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GROOVY Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dang I need a tissue...... my dad passed away in 1988 and I still miss him, that is an epic idea!